(25) Midway

It's crazy how time flies. I can't believe it - it's been a good six months here in Melbourne.

Time is always a factor or an unstoppable circumstance in many instances. It has a way of creeping back as a reminder - that you don't have much of it left.

All of these pretty, random shots were taken right in the city. Isn't it breath taking? I feel so blessed that I'm able to be in the thick of all this beauty every single day. It's a wonderful, wonderful sight I don't want to part with.

Living abroad is always a great experience - you get to be in touch with everything, from the sights, to the sounds, the diverse mix of food, the culture and most importantly the people. You'll feel like you're drowning at first, but if you're lucky you'll feel like you're slowly immersing yourself in the water, trying to absorb whatever you can then slowly, you'll realize how fun it is when you get to swim and stay afloat. Travel really broadens the mind as they always say, and it's so annoyingly true because this one experience is going to change you, forever.

I don't really know how or why I'm feeling this bout of uncertainty but I certainly feel a bittersweet awkwardness. It's like I want to do everything about it, yet nothing because I just want to take in whatever I can of this place and time. Everything is in its right place, yet I feel like I'm here in the most mashed up period in my life. It's all happening so quickly, I can barely stop to understand exactly what it all is. It's like trying to comprehend something, and then something else comes along and I have to think about what's next. But it feels kind of great too, at least my mind's functioning, no?

It's been awhile since I've shared something but I definitely will be back with more along the way, in more spread out intervals due to responsibilities. But I would love to hear from you, regardless if you're from anywhere in the world, just about anything - from your travel experiences, to your love for the culture or whatsoever.

This world definitely has a lot more to share.

(23) Quiet

Instagram Pocketto via @astrylnaut

It's been a quiet time around here... I know haven't been updating much either. Just lacking some energy to get things going because school's just draining me out plus all these times just discovering places and things. It's crazy how new places excite and exhaust you altogether.

Being here has made me realized so many things I never knew... which I believe is a good thing. And then sometimes, I find myself completely lost.

But well, I guess it's nice to know that after 21 good years of thinking you know yourself best, you still have new things to know about you. Life can be a brand new thing if we will it to be, no? Guess I'm just having an awkward point of realization about many things in my life. And I'm sure we all have those moments at some point.

It's time to finally stop, think, and then smell the flowers.

(22) Around town

From top down: 1. Lunch/dinner at Central Library, 2. Melbourne bicycle rental, 3. Central Library, 4. Chinatown, 5. Dream My Little Pony bicycle, 6. Wall art in Chinatown, 7. Cello busker along Swanston St., 8. My new ride from Reid cycles

Here's some sights I've had over the past two weeks over here and I thought I would make an effort to document more things and share them.

Melbourne has been keeping me excited, curious and passionate about things I want to do. This may sound a little cheesy but I feel like i'm reconnecting with myself and finally doing things that I've been wanting to be in touch with. Been having some ups and downs through it all but at the end of the day, I feel like it's pretty much worth the time and effort.

Keeping this clean and simple, simply because I am so out of touch with technology and the Internet. I have yet to configure some apps on my new Macbook but I'm pretty sure I'll get it right really soon.

Anyway, I finally have better things on hand to share (in due time), so keep your eyes peeled!

(20) Transition

From one of my awesome friends, Anabel

Transition can come in various forms.

2013 is going to be an epic year because I've made it thus far and it's just going to get even better. Australia happens in just a few more hours and it feels sort of surreal... And as much as I think I am ready, I really doubt I am.

Leaving makes you realize the kind of people you have around you, can be the most wonderful kind if you've forged meaningful friendships with people you love. I am extremely blessed to have had friends that understood me and have shared moments with.

I rarely speak about my emotions so openly in this space because it's supposed to be for entertainment purposes. But I thought I should document this down to share my journey; leaving, exploring and coming back. Just to keep everything going, at least for myself.

Thank you for loving me and making me see I have had the bestest times of my life, right here at home, with the best kind of people. I love all of you, through and through.

And keep reading - for there's more to come. I'll be back in a jiffy once the Internet comes back (;