G'Day Mate

My move to Sydney has thus far been smooth.  All the big items on my to-do list are completed: unpacking, getting a library card, and finding a job.  And even though I'm a little homesick at times, I'm starting to adjust to life here.

On the Etsy front, things are slowly taking off.  I've made two more sales, to some very cute couples.  Back in July I created a custom save the date template for a couple in Florida, and just two days ago I sold a magazine bowl as a first anniversary gift from a husband to his wife.

Maybe Australia is my good luck charm?  :)

It's a small world after all

 

Hyde Park.  Sydney, Australia.

Tilt-Shift "miniature" created in Photoshop.

SYD Lomography

SYD

Back to reality

I've been home for two days, and I already miss Australia. I had a great time, despite the rain that poured during most of my visit (which I was repeatedly told never happens). Photos of my trip will be posted soon, including some fun Lomography shots I'm getting developed.

In the mean time, I'd like to share my favorite souvenir, frankie magazine!


This Aussie publication covers a variety of topics: arts & crafts, photography, cooking, fashion, entertainment, politics, travel. I absolutely love everything about frankie, right down to it's matte pages. Unfortunately, an international subscription is quite pricey. While, I don't think I'll be subscribing as a birthday gift to myself, I might be able to afford it by Christmas.

The next issue hits newsstands June 23, so maybe I'll sweet talk my boyfriend into bringing me a copy when he visits in August.

Endless... Winter?

(Photo from redbubble.com)

In less than a week I'll be on an airplane headed Down Under! This is my first trip to Australia, and I look forward to experiencing Sydney and seeing my boyfriend again. One small problem: it's early winter there. Yep, just as the SoCal weather starts to warm up I'll be headed into the frigid Aussie winter. OK, it doesn't get that cold, but I am giving up two and a half weeks of prime San Diego beach weather.

It's actually kind of fitting that I'll be visiting in winter: I visited Tokyo a few years ago during the winter (my only other international trip outside of North America). While it was quite cold and windy, I still had a great time. Plane tickets were relatively cheap because of the time of year, and it was easies to get time off work after the holiday rush. Japan's culture is very work-oriented, so on weekdays major tourist attractions were virtually empty. (Seriously, if you ever go to Tokyo Disney, go on a Wednesday. You won't wait more than 10 minutes for a ride.) All things considered, visiting Tokyo in winter was a wise decision.

Here's hoping Sydney in May will be even better!