Dear 2011,
You’ve been a peach. You’ve brought me so many amazing adventures and new friends near and far.
Sure there have been headaches and heart breaks, but let’s not focus on the bad. There’s always a silver lining, and that’s what I’m choosing to hang onto during the last few hours of 2011, and into the new year – embracing those bright and shining moments throughout the past year that have put the biggest most dorkiest smile on my face.
Finding hidden beauty in whatever I might.
Traveling and experiencing as much of that great big world out there as I possibly could.
Persevering through a few rough semesters at university. I love what I do, and I can’t wait to start a new chapter in 2012 after graduation.
Bidding farewell to glasses!
Dying my hair red! 11 months and going strong. I think it’s getting serious. ;)
Made some bunny friends…
… and some wallaby friends…
… and some koala friends, too. And the real people kind, but they’re not quite as fluffy.
Experienced many incredible sights from lands far away.
Enough to fill many-a memory bank.
Went to my first opera at, none other than, the Sydney Opera House!
And took in as much art, music, architecture, etc. as I could possibly manage.
Rekindled my love of painting.
Hung out in dresses at any and all opportunities.
Continued to craft up a storm and be a DIY machine.
Began getting the finishing touches in place on my humble little abode.
Discovered and fell in love with a home away from home.
Began preparations for a new and exciting year ahead.
And now, here’s to lots of huge smiles in 2012! I hope yours are extra tooth-y. ;) Wishing you love, muffins, sparkles, bunnies, and all sorts of other lovely things… Happy New Year to all of you amazing blogging friends.
xo, Krissy.
All photos by me. Please credit/link back if you post elsewhere. Thanks.
Last post. (Aww.) Kind of a random smattering of things here. A bit of Queensland, a bit of South Australia, a bit of Victoria, a bit of New South Wales… Very random. But pretty! I wanted to save the best for last, so here are all those breathtaking landscapes (and adorable animals) we all associate with Australia…
It would be the greatest understatement of the century if I didn’t say this was the greatest adventure and experience of my entire life. It was amazing, and I’m forever changed for it. (Also, I’d go back in a second. I feel like Sydney is home.)
And that’s all folks! Hope you enjoyed! If you want more, I have 100 more pictures on my Flickr. (No obligation, I’m sure you guys are on Australia overload at the moment.)
In case you missed any, you can see the rest of my Australia pictures in the following entries: Australia, Part I – Melbourne & Canberra, Australia, Part II – Sydney Suburbs, and Australia, Part III – Downtown Sydney.
All photos by me.
Part II, ahoy! I spent the majority of my time in Australia living in Sydney. So naturally, I have an over-abundance of Sydney pictures. This selection of photos shows some of the various suburbs within the city (barring the downtown area which will have its own post). From iconic Bondi Beach and the majestic Blue Mountains, to a cute animal explosion from Targona Zoo and architecturally beautiful Balmain (a.k.a. when-I-win-the-lottery-I’m-moving-there)…
Oh Sydney, I heart you. If you’re of the same mind as I am, you’ll want to check out tomorrow’s post as well. More Sydney! Yay! This time, the downtown area, iconic Opera House and all.
And in case you missed it… Australia, Part I – Melbourne & Canberra.
All photos by me.
Hey. Remember that time when I was living in Australia for 3 months and I gushed about it constantly? Remember when I promised over a month ago that I’d post pictures ASAP? Remember how I’m not so hot at being prompt? Oops…
So let’s recap, shall we? 89 days, approximately 25 000km, 12 flights, 4 states, 15+ cities/towns, a bajillion kangaroos, over 2000 photos… all culminated into 65 pictures, 4 posts. Fun times, ya? Hopefully this will give you a small taste of my travels in the land down unda.
Part I, as my post title so cleverly indicates, covers the beautiful cities of Melbourne & Canberra (and one picture from Adelaide). Total extremes. You’ve got Melbourne, your chill “arts & culture” hub, and Canberra, a man-made city built to house parliament. I won’t go into detail since I’d be here for an eternity and a half, but for a quick description of each picture, just hover over it. And if you want to know anything specific, gimme a shout in the comments. :)
Stay tuned for Part II – Sydney Suburbs tomorrow. xo.
All photos by me.
