December 31st, 2011

2011

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.

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October 7th, 2011

Australia, Part IV – Nature & Wildlife

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.

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October 6th, 2011

Australia, Part III – Downtown Sydney

And three pictures from my internship…

Last batch tomorrow – complete with lots of animals and beautiful landscapes.

Previous posts: Australia, Part I – Melbourne & Canberra, and Australia, Part II – Sydney Suburbs.

All photos by me.

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