Now, as hard a job it is and even though its not a high paying job, being a travel agent sometimes has its perks. I am going to the South Island of New Zealand for work for a glorious whole week! When a travel agent says she's going on a trip for work, usually that's what they mean.
You hardly get any free time, you have to inspect up to 5 hotels a day, which doesn't sound a lot, but hotels insist on you seeing every room type (even the ones you never sell) and after the first few they all start to mesh together and you forget what whats!
Not the case on a scenic tours educational. A 5 star touring company, you get to experience what a client would on the same trip and we only have 2 hotel inspections, of which we are staying at anyway, on the whole trip! They weather will be quite cool, which I don't mind, fingers crossed it will snow in Queenstown! The only time I saw snow was in Canada when I was aboard the train that does the Rockie's and what a experience that was!
My personal trip in Feb is also booked to stay a week in Kota Kinabalu. Since Malaysian bought super cheap flights and they now fly direct from Perth (which now only takes 5 1/2 hours) I thought instead of Bali, again, I'd go back to KK. Its been 5 years so I'm sure it would've changed by now. Also bought my overnight side trip to Sandakan for a mere $30AUD, thank you Air Asia! Will be staying near the orangutan Sepilok centre so I check out the gorgeous creatures in there natural habitat. Have to say at the moment, not got much to complain about, life is good!
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Monday, October 18, 2010
Vintage finds and spring, what a combo!
Not much to report for today. I had my RDO and I spent it trying to clear out more of my clutter and trying to be brutal getting rid of clothes in my wardrobe.
But yesterday I helped my cousin out in my first vintage fair in Fremantle and even made some extra mullah on the way. It was at Fremantle town hall a beautiful old hall in the middle of Fremantle, perfect setting for some vintage wares and entertainment in between. The weather was perfect, sunny spring weather.
A fantastic swing dance group kicked of the entertainment, followed by a Lucy Ball impersonator and a dancing envelope ha ha I probably missed a few whilst manning the fort, but technically that was what I was there for.
I got rid of my beloved boots from Chiang Mai, a couple of dresses and even sold a few of my handmade rings (I'll leave them for a new post). Since I made a nice little profit I treated myself to a beautiful navy and checked dress in mint condition. Know Ive had a taste I just may have to share another stall with my cousin!
But yesterday I helped my cousin out in my first vintage fair in Fremantle and even made some extra mullah on the way. It was at Fremantle town hall a beautiful old hall in the middle of Fremantle, perfect setting for some vintage wares and entertainment in between. The weather was perfect, sunny spring weather.
A fantastic swing dance group kicked of the entertainment, followed by a Lucy Ball impersonator and a dancing envelope ha ha I probably missed a few whilst manning the fort, but technically that was what I was there for.
I got rid of my beloved boots from Chiang Mai, a couple of dresses and even sold a few of my handmade rings (I'll leave them for a new post). Since I made a nice little profit I treated myself to a beautiful navy and checked dress in mint condition. Know Ive had a taste I just may have to share another stall with my cousin!
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| Comfort dressing for chores - Shorts from cotton and shirt vintage shop in Chiang Mai |
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| Chopper from my fav cartoon One piece, a crazy Asian series about a young boy pirate who ate fruit that turns all his limbs into rubber, worth checking out for a laugh, I love random stuff like that! |
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| The beautiful find |
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| Love the bow, collar and cuff detail |
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Thrift shop finds and spring cleaning
Soooo yesterday I had the day off and decided to stop procrastinating and try to at least start to de clutter my house. So I lugged 2 garbage bags full of clothes (I still have 4 to get rid of, but trying to earn some extra dosh for those) off to the local thrift shop and thought while I was there I'd have a gander.
I'm helping out my cousin at a stall at the vintagevixensandvamps.blogspot.com Fair in Freo this Sunday and found a few things to add to the collection and completely by accident another dress to my wardrobe. It fits like a glove so I think it was fate, well that's my story and I'm sticking to it! I don't have a red dress and was thinking of getting one, when I came across this baby.
The label reads lovers Australia, not really clued in on labels, I just like what I like. It looks 80's maybe early 90's and apart from the fixable hem its in mint condition. Thrift shopping isn't what it used to be and I refuse to pay the inflated prices "vintage" items can cost just because its in fashion, but you can still find some gems in the charity stores and it goes to a good cause. By the way I'm not implying I did the whole thing before it was cool, my auntie got me into it when I was younger and when I studied art I had a little extra time and less money to op shop lol
Not quite as much as I wanted to do around the house but spring also equals to hay fever, baby steps......
I'm helping out my cousin at a stall at the vintagevixensandvamps.blogspot.com Fair in Freo this Sunday and found a few things to add to the collection and completely by accident another dress to my wardrobe. It fits like a glove so I think it was fate, well that's my story and I'm sticking to it! I don't have a red dress and was thinking of getting one, when I came across this baby.
The label reads lovers Australia, not really clued in on labels, I just like what I like. It looks 80's maybe early 90's and apart from the fixable hem its in mint condition. Thrift shopping isn't what it used to be and I refuse to pay the inflated prices "vintage" items can cost just because its in fashion, but you can still find some gems in the charity stores and it goes to a good cause. By the way I'm not implying I did the whole thing before it was cool, my auntie got me into it when I was younger and when I studied art I had a little extra time and less money to op shop lol
Not quite as much as I wanted to do around the house but spring also equals to hay fever, baby steps......
Friday, October 15, 2010
Karaoke, music and Dan Sultan!
OMG what a bday weekend! Since it was Wednesday I was spolit with homemade lasagne and pavlova, Friday Karaoke with my beautiful family and One Movement all weekend long. Can I just say Subaru Karaoke was beyond expectation Wendy looked after us so well and treated me to a delish lychee martini hmm. I finally got the nerve to talk to Dan Sultan and his band and they were soo friendly no idea what I was worried about.
If you're not from Perth One Movement is a huge showcase of mostly up and coming music. The streets and laneways of Perth were littered with musicians on top of the actual festival on the Esplanade from all over the world. Have to say couldnt really ask for a better bday.
A few bands and musicians worth mentioning and probably alot more then unfortunately I didnt get to see - Hungry kids of Hungary (Brisbane, AUS), Miyavi (Japan), The Holidays (Sydney, AUS), Grenediers, Cloud Control (NSW, AUS), Kora (NZ) and Biuret (South Korea).
On a side note to past weeks, I have a few pics from my galivanting - Electric Vines and Valley wines, Parklife and The amazing Regurgitator!!!!
If you're not from Perth One Movement is a huge showcase of mostly up and coming music. The streets and laneways of Perth were littered with musicians on top of the actual festival on the Esplanade from all over the world. Have to say couldnt really ask for a better bday.
A few bands and musicians worth mentioning and probably alot more then unfortunately I didnt get to see - Hungry kids of Hungary (Brisbane, AUS), Miyavi (Japan), The Holidays (Sydney, AUS), Grenediers, Cloud Control (NSW, AUS), Kora (NZ) and Biuret (South Korea).
On a side note to past weeks, I have a few pics from my galivanting - Electric Vines and Valley wines, Parklife and The amazing Regurgitator!!!!
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| Groove Armada and the awesomeness that is her detachable "hair" shoulder detail |
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| Regurgitator |
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| Dress - Body and Soul Bali |
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| Subaru Karaoke |
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| Lychee martini hmmm Happy Bday to me! |
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| One movement |
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| Raghu Dixit - these guys will make you shake your groove thang! |
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| The very talented Dan Sultan and he's equally talented band! If anyone in Perth is free come down to Freo for the Vintage Vixens and Vamps Fair II. Sunday 17 October, should be a blast! |
Monday, October 4, 2010
Electric vines and Valley Wines
I am well and truly spent and sstruggling today after another fun, but full on weekend and to top it off my hayfever has deciding to reek havoc and all I've been doing today is sneezing. Saturday was basically a day of drinking, dancing and generally having a good time. The day kicked off early, 9.00am start to meet the bus, eek! It started off mellow and the weather looked promising, but as the day progressed and the wine flowed it got messy. Unfortunately the weather also decided to cool off, so I drank more wine and proceeded to bust a move on the dance floor, how else could I keep warm lol?!
By the time the bus was ready to leave at 5pm, my head was swimming and I could feel a headache coming on. To make matters worse, while waiting for our train, some random idiot starting rambling and pretending to preach and trying to make us say hallelujah. Now I'm not atheist, I was actually bought up catholic and generally think every religion has something to offer, but this guy was just two bricks short of a barbie (crazy in other words for those non-australians).
I remember boarding the train trying to figure out if that actually happened or if I dreamt it, ahhh gotta love public transport. On the drive home Maccas was a must, and when I got home I fed my dog and went to bed by 8pm. I pity the poor bastard on our bus who had a ball that same night and had only a hour to get ready, wonder if he made it.................
So anyways it will be the my birthday Wednesday and Friday I plan on hitting good ol Karaoke at Suburu Karaoke and restaurant in Northbridge, for the Perthians the link is http://subarukaraoke.com/. I haven't been there yet, but I have had a gander when they first opened early this year. The price is extremely reasonable and the manager there was nice enough to offer a free room upgrade and free platter on arrival, score! The rest of the weekend will be spent at One Movement music Festival and a wedding squashed in the middle of all that Sunday.
I cannot wait for One Movement, my fav crooner from Melbourne will be there, the very talented Dan Sultan! If you haven't heard of him do yourself a favour and jump on his website http://www.dansultan.com/. I first discovered his smooth vocals at One Movement last year and I've been obsessed ever since! His live shows are always energetic and he possesses so much charisma it should be illegal! He's definitely done really well since then, appearing in musical Bran Nue Day and hitting all the hot festivals around Australia. Just to give you an idea he's gone from performing last year at 3pm on a side stage to 8pm this year on the main stage. Plus I always try and support the locals, can't wait! I'll try and take some piccies and jazz up this page a bit, hopefully my computer at home will be working again soon.........
By the time the bus was ready to leave at 5pm, my head was swimming and I could feel a headache coming on. To make matters worse, while waiting for our train, some random idiot starting rambling and pretending to preach and trying to make us say hallelujah. Now I'm not atheist, I was actually bought up catholic and generally think every religion has something to offer, but this guy was just two bricks short of a barbie (crazy in other words for those non-australians).
I remember boarding the train trying to figure out if that actually happened or if I dreamt it, ahhh gotta love public transport. On the drive home Maccas was a must, and when I got home I fed my dog and went to bed by 8pm. I pity the poor bastard on our bus who had a ball that same night and had only a hour to get ready, wonder if he made it.................
So anyways it will be the my birthday Wednesday and Friday I plan on hitting good ol Karaoke at Suburu Karaoke and restaurant in Northbridge, for the Perthians the link is http://subarukaraoke.com/. I haven't been there yet, but I have had a gander when they first opened early this year. The price is extremely reasonable and the manager there was nice enough to offer a free room upgrade and free platter on arrival, score! The rest of the weekend will be spent at One Movement music Festival and a wedding squashed in the middle of all that Sunday.
I cannot wait for One Movement, my fav crooner from Melbourne will be there, the very talented Dan Sultan! If you haven't heard of him do yourself a favour and jump on his website http://www.dansultan.com/. I first discovered his smooth vocals at One Movement last year and I've been obsessed ever since! His live shows are always energetic and he possesses so much charisma it should be illegal! He's definitely done really well since then, appearing in musical Bran Nue Day and hitting all the hot festivals around Australia. Just to give you an idea he's gone from performing last year at 3pm on a side stage to 8pm this year on the main stage. Plus I always try and support the locals, can't wait! I'll try and take some piccies and jazz up this page a bit, hopefully my computer at home will be working again soon.........
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