Friday, May 16, 2008

Better give an update as to what I've been up to.

Well.. Will and I celebrated our 5 years on the 1 May... (actually we ended up properly celebrating on the 2nd of May) . We decided to make a nice night out since we were both super busy and stressed with work. I was so excited for this night. It would be the first time in a very long time that we would spend time with each other... just the 2 of us.

I couldn't wait to give Will his present. I had made him a photobook (I love my photobooks!) which contained photos of us and pretty much summarised our 5 years together. It was really nice making it. All the memories came flooding back. It was surreal, because to Will and I it only seemed only a year ago or so when we first got together. But yea... 5 years is becoming a long time... especially when your trying to make a concise photobook (a whole lot of photos to look and sift through). I couldn't believe how much we had changed. We DID look quite young in the beginning. Didn't realise what 5 years could do to you. LOL.

I also bought him Hugo Boss cuff links and a tie. It was pretty smart. I thought it would be nice to cover all bases in the present... the sentimental present, and then the present he would really want. = )

Will got me a new iPod!!! = D This was super duper coolness! Especially since my old iPod had officially died. It died in China, Will attempted to fix it when I returned and it died a second time! I love it! I've loaded all my China songs, all my china music video clips and photos! Its really nifty.

We then went to (A)Lure at the Burswood. It was a really nice place. The atmosphere was sheek and sophisticated. One word to describe it... cosmopolitian. When I made a booking I asked for a nice window seat, which was obliged. We were given the dark corner spot. I must admit that despite the privacy it could give... the table next to us was very close and initially there was a couple next to us. But the lady was getting cold so they moved... leaving the corner just for us two to enjoy the view which looked out into the Burswood pool. It looked like something you would see in a MTV pool party.

So yes... was very good. The service was very good too. The waitress brought over bread and olives and a small shooter-like glass of watermelon juice. It was such a nice thing to begin our experience there. I swear the bread which had a lot of seeds and nuts (just the way I like it) had some pastatio in it! Was sooo good. Will could even taste a little bit of mint in there! We ended up ordering Wagyu Beef Tataki for an entree, I had the lamb and Will went for the beef fillet. We then ended the meal with chocolate fondant. Was sooo good...

Wagyu Beef Tataki.


Rack of Amelia Lamb, caramelized tomato tart, roasted garlic, Persian feta.


Avon Valley Beef Fillet, grilled marron with soft herbs, creamed woodland mushroom.


Hot Valrhona Chocolate fondant, sorbet, soft caramel.


My mouth is drooling again from looking at the photos and the desciptions of the dishes... omg... *drool.*

Other than that, I have been busy stressing and procrastinating with assignments galore! I have completed and submitted my criminology and first advanced torts assignment on Friday the 9 May which was like... the best feeling ever. But now... I have to complete my next 2 assignments coming up. Employment law and advanced torts assignment 2. I also have an employment law tute to get done GRRRRRR.... Not only that I have found out that my employment law exam is the first Saturday of the exam period. Meaning the first Saturday after study week. *Stresss*

Luckily for me, I have had sports this semester to keep me balanced. What started off with mixed soccer with the 3rd season of the Bananaroos, I have taken up basketball on tuesdays, netball sometimes on thursdays and then volleyball when I can get to it on Fridays! Unfortunately this Monday I injured my ankle... yes... the same ankle as always... so I've been out of action for this week. *sigh* But... I'm going to get back on that horse next week! = D its getting better now... just a bit tender in some places. I've also been invited to play soccer on Fridays in an all girls team organised by Mich, and a mixed netball team on tuesday nights organised by Julie. *Rolls eyes* I wanna play for all but I caaaaaan't!

So thats about it for now... until next time... say hi to your mom for me!

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Sunday, November 11, 2007


This is sooo cute!!! Such a cute love story. If you don't know what I am talking about go to: http://www.nygirlofmydreams.com/

*sigH*... Shy guy takes the NY subway. Sees the girl of his dreams, too shy to muster up the courage to talk and he lets her walk away. BUT he then goes and creates this website with a sketch of her and him and where he saw her, asking page viewers to help him find her. Its sooooo romantic! SOOOO cute..

It turns out, that his efforts were not at a loss! He found her, and she ended up being... YUP... an Aussie!!!! They are both so cute! Shes got this sweet, funky. Hes just as cute as a button! You can find his story on youtube at:




The guy Patrick Moberg is quite a cool artist! You can check out his work at http://www.patrickmoberg.com


It is such a sweet story, very Sliding Doors. Being a public transport commuter, you could almost imagine that happening to you! I think its romantic? What do you think? some people say its more like scary and stalkerish?

= )

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Saturday, October 6, 2007
Friday 5 2007 = A really good night.

Will's Bday Dinner

I made a booking for Jackson's Restaurant a month ago. I have always wanted to go there, as all I have heard was terrific things about this place, and I thought it would be a great place to treat Will for his birthday.

To make it even more spesh, I went out and bought a dress... a purple boob-tube thingo! It was a really pretty dress!!! Though I do wish I had more time to figure out my hair. I had to get ready (shower, dressed, hair, make-up) in 20 Mins... I am getting pretty good at getting ready in a rush... But it is SOOO annoying. I miss being able to get ready to music in my own time!

Anywho... we drove to Highgate. I had hoped to keep where we were going as a surprise... but I ended up telling Will, who in the end had already sorta had Jackson's Restaurant in his mind because when his mom asked him where I was taking him, he said "somewhere in Highgate" and his mom instantly guessed Jackson's.

Anywho... after finding the place and finding parking (which is a bitch!) Once we entered the restaurant... oooh... it was good! The setting was very comfortable, very intimate. The lighting was dim which I guess added to the effect. The service... was VERY VERY good. Wait staff was very friendly, tentative, and very helpful with wine selection and explaining the menu. What we ended up ordering was...

1. Entree - Raw oysters with Lime and Chilli Sorbet


2. (The complimentary "intruder" dish) - Some sort of Crepe, with a pig that is fed with only acorns, topped with green pea ice cream and some special mayonnaise. YUMMY!


3(a). Mains - Will -
Black angus beef fillet, yorkshire pudding, foie gras, & onion sauce


3(b) Mains - Mine -
Moroccan spiced duck breast, confit duck leg, orange, almond & date salad


4(a) Dessert - Wills
Strawberry vanilla slice with lavender ice cream


4(b) Dessert - Mine
pineapple custard crepe, and pineapple soufflé with lemongrass icecream

The food was soooooo yummy! Like all the different tastes were so interesting! It was almost like art, where an artist would experiment with different painting techniques, brush strokes, colors, mediums like oils, or watercolor, or pastels etc. At Jackson's it was so fun trying these strange and novel concoctions. I mean the Entree and the intruder dish was very interesting. Who would have thought to eat raw oysters with sorbet! and sorbet that was lime and chili flavored!!!?!?!

Because of the time contraint that we had (we were also going to Asia Cocktail) we could not do the degustation menu ... which is something I had originally planned to do. NOW after seeing other tables having it, I really really want to do try it now. Just to be able to be shocked and surprise of tasting something completely new! It reminds me of Ratatouille!





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Sunday, August 12, 2007
Woah woah wee wah... Whatta weekend.
I must admit, I am one tired monkey.
Lets go through the paces.

Law Ball - Friday 10 August 2007
Whatta night. I have heard many things about the law ball.

That it is the hugest event that is organised by Blackstone,
That it is one huge ass piss up,
That you pay a hefty $90 bucks and not remember parts of the night.

All of which I found out, were not rumors based on fiction!

The theme was "Forbidden City" which was enthusiastically carried out by the ball committee, because when you entered into the Grand Ballroom at the Hyatt, the place was decked out red red red red! Guests were welcomed by the drumming of the Chung-Wah Lion Dancing troupe and once everyone was seated, the night started off with a Lion Dance.

The food was so-so (that IS probably because I was not in the frame of mind to savor the tastes) but the alcohol provided... well... lets just say, I definitely would have gotten my $90 bucks worth if I could drink that much - red is my best friend!

Music was good, the company was good... Boogied on down half of the night, and then just sat down and mingled.

Post- Ball
Buses were organised for people to go to the Manor in Leederville. I did not follow the masses as I was already quite the drunken lil monkey. So Will picked me up from Hyatt to head off to the Deen to meet up with Christina. LOL Unfortunately we were not fortunate to catch her, but I did end up meeting Dean who had on a whim came to the Deen to find us, even though his phone battery had died... Brave... very brave.

He then brought Will and I to Black Bettys (A first time experience for Will) and we pretty much hung there till about 2am where I was able to sober up for the ride home. Congrats to Deano who is starting copper school!!! YAY-ness = D "Flip it outtttttt!!!!"



At Black Bettys



Belated Anniversary - Saturday 11 August 2007

After a very very late morning... (11am) Will and I got ready for lunch at the Witches Cauldron. Lets just say... it was one YUMMO lunch! It was good to go out just the two of us and enjoy really good food. It has been a while = P

We were taken to the booths in the middle part of the restaurant (yea... its a pretty big restaurant, its deeper than you think from looking on the outside). We were seated and given the menus. After umming and ahhing for a while we made our decision. Will was to have the Dhufish and I was to have the smoked Salmon Caesar Salad. For the entree we decided on the famous garlic prawns... Yuuuummmmyyy!

Hoorah! we have finally celebrated our 4 years!

Garlic Prawns - *Drool*

Will and his DhufishMe and my Smoked Salmon Caesar Salad


Close ups of my dish... YUMMO! The smoked salmon is a rose!



Quiz Night
Will and I then went to South Perth to participate in a Quiz Night! WOW haven't been to one in ages! It was really really fun, questions were interesting and challenging at the same time and we all studiously prepared Amy's costume for the fashion parade competition. With little materials that we were provided, I must say we did a fine job!

A special mention must be made out to Drew, who's tailoring skills resulted in Amy's dress. (Yes, he "sewed" the paper together with streamers...)


Amy- our model in the finished product = D


Her Royal Hotness!!! *OUCH!* - group effort!!!

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Monday, August 6, 2007
So this is how it feels to blog...oh hello there! It's Will = )
Anna's given me the opportunity to create a post on her blog.

Today...I finally got Anna her anniversary gift...about 3 months late o_O
Me being the practical soul that I am, decided that I won't just get her any silly nilly present.
I thought I'd get her something that she needs and wants. So we decided that a camera would be a good option.

I spent a good few nights researching cameras online, you can ask Anna...all I spoke to her about online was camera this, camera that. Review here, review there...and in the end, we decided on the camera which we had in mind right from the beginning.
We (more-so me) decided to get the Canon IXUS 70. I think I might be becoming a Canon fanboy >.<
w00t! now I know how to post pictures too. Don't worry...I won't be starting my own blog any time soon. I'd probably spend too much time rambling on about useless crap...Ok..thats the end of my blog post. Bye bye...and good night.

- Will

PS Hopefully Anna will find the time to post up some pictures of the camera later

(Anna inserting photo of camera now 08.08.07 - The camera is the one on the left the cool black one = P )

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