piano stories IV at the syd conservatorium of music

what an unusual architecture for a music school!!! look jus like a palace with all the turrets. heard that it was one of the few surviving works of convict architect, Francis Greenway. it was originally constructed in 1821 as the government stables building and then became the current conservatorium of music in 1915. additions and alternations to the stable building began in 1913 which includes the addition of the verbrugghen hall, where piano stories was held. it was no modern grandeau like the esplanade - theatres on the bay but it has tis historical and humble feel to it. hope to go back in nov for schumann.

back to school

i love it most when i'm receiving therapeutic trainings (it was onco today). CT scan, MRI, grading, staging, ECOG, REGIST....love it....love it!! it couldnt be better. seriously it feels like being back in sch. though i was thinking twice if i really love sch so much since i was getting sleepy and restless after lunch and i didnt even had a heavy meal. damn the neurotransmitters.

my bestie colleague and i went ga-ga when we saw what were in the crate of fruits tis afternoon. (we have tis weekly supply of fruits in the office...i know....we're so blessed!!)

B A N A N A S!!!!

we never had bananas in the crate and even i havent had that for ages (and that means mths!). hurricane larry simply wiped out the entire plantation. maybe it wasnt all wiped out and there were very few left and that explained why they decided to sell whatever that was left at $14/kg. freaking expensive!!! i'm such a huge fan of bananas. banana smoothie (i miss making that for my family), banana bread, banana with weetbix, banana on its own. i hope bananas make a comeback soon. i cant do my bfast without them. :(

my love in melbourne said the sweetest thing to me jus now. "if i dont do that for u, who will?" yesh, absolutely right, which friend will go through the trouble getting me what deem impt to me but seems trivial to many?

early xmas

the company partially subsidies everyone for the annual springfest at the randwick racecourse. if only they include the dress, hat and what not, u'll see me there. oh yes, it was held yesterday. it'd have been a great experience at the races mingling with colleagues sipping champagne and looking gorgeous. nevertheless, i did have a great time snooping ard the city on my own. popped by myer for their mid-season sale and got myself a few stuff. retail therapy works for me always. not a waste of money at all cos money not spent is never earned.

it was deja vu today. found myself back at the same place again. it was never enough. shopping that is. decided to get a few more of the same thing to stock up. u know, the classic or the basic that never goes out of fashion. figured that that will save me looking for them again. abstinence is a bad thing. it makes u hungry for more. i'm so glad the weekend is nearly over. well, at least the stores are closed now. haha! frankly, i'm one happy gal today. i got a good deal out of tis fabulous looking pair of shoes. real leather and in the shade i've always wanted. thank God for shoes!!! what will i be without them?

i'm getting all excited. santa OH will be in town in 2 weeks time. its all confirmed. poor santa is now stucked in china but good thing came out of that. he got me all the dvds that i couldnt bear buy. its soooo soooo much cheaper in china. dvd quality some more. and he got me pearls!!! real pearls!!! my first official jewelry from him. what is official? i mean i'm not much of a diamond, gold kinda gal. as such, jewelry was never on the cards. it was never a bday or xmas pressie. not that i 'm not an accessory or jewelry person (what i always warn him. hehe!) jus that i'm not one yet. i'm a gal and i'm pretty sure i'll like jewelry one day. :P ultimately, the first thing to do when i see him is a much needed hug. i miss and not miss him. we talk everyday, more than any LDR couple (IMO) and so i dont miss him in that aspect but i do miss having him ard. physically ard. not staring into each other's eyes sort of thing but rather like... i surf the net while he plays his ps2. its abt the presence. if u know what i mean.

before i go on my vacation, i've got to do my monitoring in melb once again. i mean whats new but it's gonna be in my last week before i go on leave and fingers crossed there wont be too many issues with the site and that i can complete my reports on time.

i cant wait but anticipation is a sweet thing too.