So much news!

I'm back! I'm back! Perth was amazing. I bought a camera bag so I can and will take my baby everywhere now :) But that's hardly news compared to everything else that occurred whilst on holiday.

Firstly, we bought a house! Well, David bought a house. It's in his name although I'll be making repayments with my inheritance and when I get a job after uni... he said it was so he could borrow more money from the bank, apparently the bank thinks people spend more money when they're in a relationship and therefore let you borrow less. I think it's completely the opposite, but let's not go into that. I just, ya know... it's a little disheartening to see your long-term boyfriend sign a legal form stating he is single. Anyway, snaps of the house (I stupidly didn't take one of the house before we went in for our second viewing, and by the time we were leaving our purchase the past owners had the shed open and cars parked on the lawn, hmph!) Let me introduce you to the inside of 4 Mallard Way. Our new home.

The front open room we may eventually turn into a theatre.

The view from the bedroom into the open wir/ensuite.

Looking back into the bedroom from the wir area.

The kitchen and pantry. I love me some downlights!

Looking over the kitchen bench. I can't wait to fill this area...

The dining room and the sliding door that opens up to our patio!

Perfect for warm summers and bbqs.

The back corner of the backyard.. awesome high walls to contain the cats.

Shot from the dining room/in front of the garage entry.
- Not pictured: the awesomely lit laundry, 3 extra bedrooms and the main bathroom. But you can see all that when I decorate :)

What else, well, I got my hair cut. Again. I know. I was just going to get my bangs trimmed but ended up coming out with thinned, feathered, layered hair. I dunno if I love it yet, giving it a chance... on the plus side it reminds me of my year 10 hair. I was 15-16 and totally in love with myself. I remember feeling so confident with my appearance... I never worried if I was gaining weight, or what people thought of me. I've been much more confident and can-do since having my hair this way. On the down side I think it makes my head even bigger, what with the short layers on my crown. That and I can't possibly style it as funky as the hairdresser did when I got it done.. isn't that always the way? :p



The wedding was 400 times better than I thought it could be. I got some amazing shots of the ceremony.. how amazing was Amanda's dress? Travis and Amanda looked so cute together and they had their flower girls/younger bridesmaids in a very light pink... it looks so nice! The whole party just looked sublime. There's David reading out Travis's first poem to Amanda... and the wedding took place where they first met (The sunken gardens at the University of Western Australia) SO CUTE!





And yes, I had an absolute blast at the reception. This could have been due to the liquid courage (or 3) I downed with David's parents before the official party started, but I like to think it was my stellar dance moves and social skills :D I made sure to get online the day before and read all your wonderful comments. It kept me thinking positive all day :) I can't thank you enough. You all know how scared I was about not fitting in etc with David's gal pals... well, I still don't really. BUT I sat and ate at that table, I made small talk and I made an amazing new friend in one of David's mates gfs. Bexx. She is damn cool and in the same boat as me. Not only did we rip up the dancefloor together, but we have the same size feet. (We discovered after wearing one shoe each on the df, yeah, shit got crazy) Match made in heaven? I think so :) Oh and I caught the bouquet. Yep! I'ma collect 5 of these in and cash them in for a hubby, that's how it works right?


Off to Boxercise again tonight. Last week I hurt for 3 days afterwards... lets cross our fingers for 2 days this time :)