*Ka-chiiiiiiiik*

Select snaps from Fred, Gold-D and Instagram.

                                           

K.x

One year on...

12 months ago, I put my life in a bag and jetted across the country to start afresh. I had no real idea what I was doing and whether I could hack it. I was scared shitless and felt totally out of my depth. But I was desperate for a new environment and new opportunities. I needed to build my life.


It feels like just yesterday. It feels like a million years ago. Today I sit here, in the place I can honestly call home, and feel happy. Possibly happier than I have ever felt in my life. 


I don't have much extra coin at the end of each week, I don't have a fancy office, my masters degree is incomplete and I still eat Mi Goreng at least once a week. The things that make me happy are mostly intangible. Except for the wonderful people who have found their way into my life, whom I hug (or at least fist bump) often. 


But what makes me happiest is that this is just the beginning. The foundation has been laid. And it's pretty fucking solid.


Thank you, Melbourne. You made me brand new.


K.x 

Introducing...

Fred, the fisheyed fiend.

Looking forward to a warped summer.


K.x

Day Nine: Falling off...

...the blog wagon but definitely still riding the fuck out of the BNNM wagon. So don't worry bout me.


Headed to Oktoberfest-ivities over the weekend. Managed to find a Bavarian-esque top from Savers for six big ones. 

Worked it with a playsuit that had been sitting in my wardrobe for eight months...with the tag still on it (SHAME!). I think I was suitably dressed for beer and pretzels and backyard hand/paddle ball.


Did walk out of Savers with a couple other pieces as well...weren't necessary but couldn't hurt. Three tops for $15? 

You can't be mad at me for that.


K.x

Day Six: Going strong.

Day off plus pay day could always equal disaster. Slight sleep in, keeping company with good people and university obligations til early evening meant potential was averted.

So far, doing well. Have realised, though, I must find some sort of traditional German dress by Saturday for an Oktoberfest party. This should be incredibly interesting.

Life is still good.

K.x

Day Four/Day Five: The delayed reaction

So Buy Nothing New Month is fast becoming Buy Nothing At All Month. Which, according to my mother, is probably more of what I should do.

Yeah, whatever Mum. (I love you, of course).

To save my sanity, I have altogether avoided my usual retailers. I know I am a big fat cheater and as weak as piss when it comes to shopping, so I have used the opportunity to focus on work and uni and writing and friends. These things probably shouldn't give way for shopping, normally, but it has become a handy distraction. And anyone who has known me for five minutes knows I am also the biggest procrastinator in the world. Wow, I'm sounding like a really shit person right now. Dah well.

ANYWAY, what I am finding is that because I know I am not buying new items, I have that little bit extra change, which means I have pretty much been stuffing my face at any opportunity given. No time for breakfast in the morning? No worries! I'll buy a coffee and a big ass bagel on the way in! Grocery shopping? No worries! No Homebrand shit for me this month!

I obviously have an issue holding onto money. Dah well. I've still not bought anything new.

K.x

Day Three: Monday I have Friday on my mind

Mondays hardly ever give you room to indulge in anything other than necessity. You're still paying for the last weekend and already looking toward the next.

Despite as mediocre a day as it was, I'm feeling pretty fucking chuffed with myself. Sunshine, a few laughs, a full belly. Maybe you don't need much more.

I'll buy something tomorrow. It won't be new. I promise.

K.x

Coming Tuesday I feel better...