i'm always most creative just before i fall asleep

so true...

from here.

30 before 30 update

2. skydive (eeeeeeekk!) [doing]

doing!

a birthday gift from some of my darling friends in perth.

when i got the card from charlene, i didn't know whether to laugh or cry!

I'm quite excited either way.

so stay posted for this one...

5. run 10km [done]

somehow this was preferable to completing than say making pizza dough (no. 14).

we had a public holiday the other week and I just got up after dinner and decided to do it.

it's not easy.

i'm talking running 10km.

no walking, no breaks, no leisurely jog.

i did it in 62 minutes.

and not going to lie, i'm pretty proud of myself!

12. have a whole month of no shopping [done]

quite easily done when you're not earning money for a while.

so i made it more like 12 weeks without buying any shoes, clothes, etc.

a good lesson in deciding what you want as opposed to need in life.

16. spend a whole weekend at home [done]

some people might think this is strange, but in a life where you're so busy with work and social activities, it's great to have a real break from everything – including "fun".

another one i'd seriously recommend trying.

17. knit a scarf [so, so close to being finished]

and because of this i'm going to slightly cheat and say done.

i only have to cast-off and that requires some concentration and possibly a youtube video to learn.

18. go to body balance, yoga or pilates consistently [done]

i did.

and it's amazing what it does for your peace of mind, posture and strength.

my favourite is yoga i think.

the class i do at my gym is pretty intense.

i am more sore the next day after a yoga class than a 10km run…

i'll indulge you all (or myself) in a proper round up soon.

i have had some amazing feedback about this list and want to share my thoughts behind it all.

the ultimate party

here is a little snapshot of my amazing 30th birthday party.

just how my iphone captured it.

i'll share some more pics soon.

i had the most fantastic birthday weekend with my family and friends in tasmania.

my musketeers and family threw me the most amazing celebration!

totally like my dream ultimate party.

i am truly blessed to have such amazing people in my life.

and that cheese cake, oh that cheese cake... it was INCREDIBLE!

a real masterpiece girls.

i'll also share the final round up of my 30 before 30 soon.

really great memories

a little over a year ago, two of my gorgeous friends got married.

the smilebooth at their reception has produced some serious, fall-of-you-chair-laughing moments.

i found these images while cleaning up my computer.

HAD to share.

the last one takes the cake...

breakfast food

new favourite: frozen banana + mixed berries + oats + oat milk + chia seeds + honey + frozen spinach.

yes, spinach!

can't even taste it and get some bonus greens in your morning.

another new discovery is oat milk.

it's creamy and kind of nutty.

i wouldn't go drinking it by itself, but it's perfect in this drink.

this little concoction of mine is so delicious + super healthy!

a gentleman's stationery

...and here is a little more pattern loving.

i created this one myself.

if you think it's slightly reminiscent of a man's handkerchief, you would be right.

a design job i did a little while ago for my friend to give to her husband as a gift.

pattern love

anything with a bold, interesting pattern has been catching my eye lately.

how great are these!

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too right george

i honestly can not get over how amazing the liquid gold that comes out of this machine is.

we have one at my new workplace.

i'm having a love affair at the office with this baby.

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strangelove

buy it here.

mr coffee

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