Life Is A Beach, I'm Just Playing In The Sand

It was my first trip to Cottesloe that made me fall in love with Perth, seven years ago. I remember being so overwhelmed by its majestic view. Blue skies. Soft white sand. Clear waters. I took SO many photos at the beach, so I can document how beautiful the view and the atmosphere. I grew up in the urban jungle where we have to drive out for hours to see a decent looking beach. Seeing the horizon, how blue and sunny the beach was, it was love at first sight for me.

Elephant Rocks (William Bay National Park), Western Australia

Elephant Rocks in Denmark

Elephant Pool is a sight seeing spot in a town called Denmark. Why it's called Elephant Rocks because it looks exactly like a herd of elephants paddling in the shallow waters. It's located in Willam Bay National Park about 15km west of the Denmark town cenre.

Address: 

William Bay Road | Denmark, William Bay National Park, Western Australia 6333, Australia

Lomography: Perth, Western Australia in Fisheye

Lunch Time

Swanborne Beach, Western Australia

Blue for Miles in Bunker Bay

After the wedding, we had the day to ourselves and Don wanted to show me around his family's friend place. Their place is on top of a hill over-looking the gorgeous Bunker Bay. Seriously...it was blue for miles!

One of my housemates when I was in Perth is from Dunsborough. Her boyfriend lives in Dunsborough and she would drive down and up every other weekend to see him. Being a slight feminist, I asked her a few times, why can't he come up to Perth for a change. After seeing the town and the beach, I can totally understand why he doesn't want to come up to the City and why she was willing to drive down. 

One of our activities we do together is talking long walks. Super cliche, but we like talking long walks by the beach. Mind you, I was nursing a really bad hangover. So I was a little cranky, but with a view like this... It can cure anything! 

#TeamDunco Wedding at Wise Winery Eagle Bay, Dunsborough

Remember when I was ranting about not getting the dress I wanted to wear for Don's brother's wedding. Well, well, well... this girl waited and waited and waited and the dress came online!! It only came in XL, two sizes too big. *sad face* It was such a beautiful dress to give up. I told myself, fuck it. I'm getting it! So I bought it, got it altered and I was good to go. But alteration took longer than usual and I only got my dress a day before i was leaving to Perth! Stress...

I was in Perth again for Don's friend's wedding and to see my baby, of course! The wedding was at the beautiful Wise Winery Eagle Bay in Dunsborough, 3 hours down south from Perth. Beautiful town! Beach. People. I love western weddings. It's simple, quick, no protocols, no awkward speeches from the emcee and fun! I had so much fun that night that I needed Don to help me back to the room. Hehehe... >.<

Natural Spring

One of the reasons why I was in Perth in December was to attend Don's brother's wedding. The wedding was like a scene in the movies, it was PERFECT. Great weather, simple yet elegant, everything ran smoothly and timely and sigh, it was so wonderful. This might be a benchmark wedding for me. 

Leading up to the day i was leaving for Perth, i was busy with work. I had deadlines to meet before leaving and at the same time, had to run errands, buy a dress, and pack! I only managed to pack the night before my flight! (I left a few things behind cause of that). Getting my dress was quite a challenge. Pei Yee showed me this gorgeous dress on Doublewoot. I was dead set on getting it, but when i wanted to check out, my size was sold out (!!!!!!!!!!). OMG..now i had to go out and look for a dress #firstworldproblems. Not having a dress, set me back big time  and made me a little panicking. 

I was super duper lucky, the same week I was leaving. My office had to shut due to some power problems in the building. We had to work from home, haha in between "work" i snuck away to Paradigm Mall and managed to find the dress below. I was in and out from the mall under 1 hour. Shopping under pressure = greatest finds. 

My dress was from H&M.

Happy Australia Day!

Film: Kodak 400 Camera: LCA+

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He made it official

Nothing says love in this modern world by a man who believes that a healthy relationship is no sign of it on facebook by changing his Facebook status to In a Relationship. Now its that awkward conversation in firguring out what date we started dating. Month - check. Date - ? 

#DONE

ALBANY, WA

The perfect day

Jumper: H&M

Skirt: Cotton On

Flats: Sacoor Brothers

Sunglasses: Ray Bans

My personal photographer (PP) was in town over the weekend and we had the best weekend. i am not exaggerating when i say we trully experience Perth for what it has to offer because of that it was the best weekend. We woke up early and headed off to the city for a quick brunch. We were spoilt for choice and couldnt decide where to eat. We pretty much walked around aimlessly looking for cafes that offer brunch and decided to just go get burgers! Nothing can go wrong with burgers and onion rings. Sadly, i dont have any pictures our burgers.

Waiting for our burgers.

After lunch, we decided to go to check out the Apple store. I have walked along William st many times over the years i have been in Perth. That day was the first time i looked up further than Aviary and saw the 140 William st building. Wow, the architecture of building is stunning! I was happy i looked up, its amazing what you discover by just looking. 

After a few strolls in the city mall, we decided to go to Harbour Town! Cheap shopping? yay! We decided to walk to Harbour Town!!!!! It wasnt too far but it got me excited because PP was like, no, we are not taking the bus, we are walking to burn off the burgers we had! im so weird. Its nice to have a fitness buddy to keep you in check! 

We had many pitstops along the way. Like me re-applying my lipstick, PP was shaking his head when i passed the tinted window and took my lipstick. Hey, when we have to re-apply our lipstick, anywhere with a reflective surface does!

Me scowling at PP for making me stop halfway to take my picture. As usual, whenever i tell PP that i am not shopping, its always me that ends up shopping! The first shop i went in, i bought a dress and a top. i swear, i fail at will power. We went into Cotton On, i was looking through the knickers and thought, okay, its 2 dollars each, thats pretty cheap! i am going to get some, while digging through the boxes of knickers, i stopped myself and said out loud - "why am i shopping?! im not supposed to buy anymore things!" The lady next to me looked at me and dropped her whatever she was holding and started laughing saying "yeah! im not supposed to shop too!" Now i kinda regret that decision because 2aud underwear is a pretty good deal!

Right after Habour Town, we went over to King's Park. My favourite place in Perth. I dont care if its full of tourist or overrated. King's Park is beautiful! I have been there so many times and everytime i fall in love with it even more. Again i say, screw fancy restaurants, bring me to King's park and have a decent coversation with me + snacks = WIN. Thats what PP and i did, we sat down on the grass and had one of the best conversation ever. We touched everything from life, personal growth, relationships and food.

Below is a video to show what a beautiful day it was, it was abit chilly but nonetheless it was beautiful. Its also just a video of me fooling around with the selfie pole PP got me. i swear, its one of the best gifts anyone has given me!

Photos by Zerograv