About Rose: I grew up in Singapore, lived in Melbourne but currently call London home. I love gastronomic adventures, especially while travelling. I stated writing at 17 to remember how it all began.
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03 May 2008
sunday; 2.38am
It's starting to turn really cold these days and it's just about how autumn in Melbourne feels like. I think it's almost a month since I've been back but it still feels like I only got back a week ago. That's probably because it's been so busy. But after handing in the first draft for my thesis on Thursday, it's been great unwinding and catching up with everyone.
I met up with Miriam and Sarah for a nice Italian dinner at Bottega on Thurs night where we stayed till we were the only ones left in the restaurant. Miriam got Sarah and me gifts, just because, and it was such a great dinner chatting and making plans to go hot air ballooning! Then, there was also Friday arvo with Fran where it was just like old times- laughing and being at complete ease whether chowing down on scrambled eggs and croissants for breakfast or spending ages in the fitting rooms at Karen Millen. We braved the lashing autumn rain, found the need to buy boots on a whim and planned for our futures over earl grey tea. There's nothing like great company. Chloe then came over in the evening where I made some roast chicken and potatoes where we had a good catch-up with dinner on our laps as we sat ourselves on the couch. But Saturday night really topped the post-thesis unwind with tickets to the Kiev Ballet at the Palais Theatre for Swan Lake. It was nothing short of breathtaking as Mez and me sat there absolutely enraptured by the beauty and precision of the ballerinas. And of course hearing Tchaikovsky's pieces come to life with a full orchestra was simply astounding. It was mesmerising. We finished the night off with dinner at St Kilda and I realised that despite the often miserable weather, the people and places in Melbourne makes it all worth it.
how will I ever leave Melbourne?
listening to -swan lake suite VII, Act IV Final Scene