snow in the summer

Last Friday after work I had an invitation from the managers at Melb Aquarium to go to their cocktail night. I brought my friend Abi with me, who enjoyed herself to bits and was completely over the moon, haha.

The event started from level 3 of the aquarium with champagne, wine and beer, along with appetizers. When we got there it was past 7. Had some champagne. Food was great. Had fish ‘n chips in tiny Chinese-takeout-style-boxes,  lamb cous cous, mushrooms risotto, and duck spring roll. It was all finger food portion so was perfect. Got to the first level, the overhead fishbowl and sharks area around 8 where we got to sit down to live music and various desserts – lemon cream pies, chocolate mousse and ice creams. I finished with a glass of OJ. The ambience was just fascinating. And getting invited privately made it better, haha.

We walked back to my place (which is about 3 blocks away) around past 9. It was windy, chilly, and still kinda bright so we decided to walk. Man, I absolutely LOVE how my place is a few blocks away from EVERYTHING in town!

Abi stayed around for another hour or so, checking out my place, chatting and stuff before she headed off.

Started my weekend on Saturday as usual — simple luxury of no alarm going off, no snoozes, cuppa coffee with soy, and CNN news. Too bad this weekend is kinda hot (I hate hot!). Went to Richmond to pick up my photo prints and on the way back I met an old Vietnamese couple who are here on cruise vacation from Washington D.C. We chatted for a bit, and the old man, who sounded very educated, asked about where I come from, if I’ve been to the States, and what industry I work in. He was quite entertained when I told him I’ve been to 3 places in the US (west and east coast) and Canada, used to work in Malaysia, and just immigrated here. Then he said something I wanted to hear — “Come to USA”. The conversation went on from there…

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