Always in Melbourne

I've been in Melbourne 12times already since we launched this destination last November. What can I say? Well right now it's freezing cold outside so we just decided to get some Chinese takeaway and curl in our well-heated rooms. Ty, our Purser is such a lovely person to fly with and my FG1s are simply the sweetest people to spend 13hours with cruising at 40000 feet. I have no plans in Melbourne except to burn my allowance in Duty Free. At this point I am relying on my travel buddies to survive my 6-day travel itinerary. I hope I get to finish this book and get some Russian lessons done.
Kisses!

I will Remember

“I will remember the small room, the feel of you, the light in the window, our morning coffee, our noons, our nights, our bodies spilled together, sleeping, the tiny flowing currents, immediate and forever.

Your leg, my leg, your arm, my arm, your smile, and the warmth of you who made me laugh again.”

 

I am self-confessed frustrated Parisian girl so whenever I get the chance to see Paris I take each moment to really get to know the city. We were all so excited to see the city during summer so we ended up walking from the Eiffel Tower to Notre Dame and trust me it took us over two hours with rain showers in between. We stopped by Pont des Arts to see the famous bridge where lovers padlocks their devotion to one another. Such a romantic place to bring your special someone. Last stop was Sacre Couer basilica and truly it never fails to leave me breathless every time . Along the way we had our pit stops to eat local delicacies while being mesmerized by its rich culture and amazing architectural history. I love Paris. It's always a great idea!

Paris in Broad Daylight

If it’s meant to be, it will be.

“If two points are destined to touch, the universe will always find a way to make the connection – even when all hope seems to be lost.

Certain ties cannot be broken. They define who we are – and who we can become.

Across space, across time, among paths we cannot predict – nature always finds a way”

Waking up !

Finding the lovely weather in Paris... Wish I can stay longer....

Hopeless Romantic in France

Is there anything, anyone, ever?


“Is there anything here I can call my own? A feeling? A moment? Anything?

Will there ever be a time when I am truly loved? When I’ll know it and not wonder if it’s real?

Is there something I can protect and love and care about?

Is there a truth I can keep that has no fear attached?

Will there ever be a time when I can be somewhere and it will feel like home?

Will there ever be a time when I will look around me and know I am finally in the place I am supposed to be?

Is there anything here, anything I can see, while I breathe and breathe, trying to stay alive long enough to just be able to be here and know that I am here? Not just any here but the here I am supposed to be in.

Is there anything that I can call mine that will not eventually be taken from me?

Is there anything, anyone, ever?”

- Henry Rollins

I don't even mind that life made me wait so long to find you. The waiting only made the finding sweeter.




-borrowed from Tina Enad

Just go for it!

One Night

 She's scared. Just  look at  how her hand trembles as she hold on tightly on that purse. She's been there before and she knows the game can somehow ends inevitably with its ugly head tugging along.

But what is the point of living if we will not dive from 10,000 feet?
Feel the strong winds like we finally learned how to fly.
If we will choose to play safe all the time, our chances will ran out
and what we have when we die are just regrets.
So just let it be.
Trust the currents.
If the train stops where we are it just happens to be ours.

She grabbed his chest and push him into the bed. As the dusk comes with rain she can be more certain this is just what she needed. Long dead nights of dark oblivion. Like her heart has been wasted several times. She wanted him. She thirst for his touch and those lips that possess the promise of joy for the night hoping it'll stretch 'til infinity. Loneliness can kill her. Any moment from now. And she knew all too well from the moment he opened his mouth, she wanted him around. Her skin emitting heat longing for his hands to travel and explore the ends where her hair stands. It's hunger pulsating both ways. Waiting that when he touch her breast the flow of ecstasy starts running.

He watched her undressed. Dropping all her garments on the floor. Her tiny breast covered with her hair as she looked at him desire flashes like lightning. She took his shirt off and all stripping him naked. Smelling him, kissing him and touching him as he linger in her scent.
He worshiped her neck planting thousand  tiny kisses, teasing her mercilessly. He slide his hand touching the wet part where the sleeping tiger lay. He rubbed her carefully with tenderness, feeling  its velvety surface then slowly tasting the lovely surprise hidden at the center. The cherry on top glisten with lustful liquid waiting to be nibbled by his mouth.
They found each others tongue greedily like speaking the same language without saying a word.
Like beasts they devour each other. When he enters she cried out his name. It's been a while since she felt that way. She bit his lip and went down for him. Tasting and feeling him in her tongue. It grew harder and it tasted sweet. He moaned and moved and grabbed her behind, she on top finding her way through nirvana.They felt each others desire welling up from within. They can't stop. He played the piano between her thighs and get enchanted with the lustful tones they make. They both shiver craving for more...  

Diamond in the Rough

 Been gone for awhile. Travelling far far away in a place where Winter starts on June. 

 With the freezing weather in Melbourne and its timely rain shower  I must say I liked it better , as compared to this inferno-like heat in Dubai. I'd rather stay indoors with my frozen yogurt and some great company. I have no idea how long this will last. But with the looks of it it could be another two months before I can finally lay safely under the sun with the crashing waves beneath my feet. Sounds so quiet everywhere. Ramadan will be for another two weeks before everything comes back to normal. Somehow it's recommended to travel away from here during this time. Perhaps I have to consider taking my leave days next year during this season. Not Manila,perhaps up north. Europe.Eastern Europe? Sounds great.

Kindness.
I think I need a huge dose of that nowadays.
Patience. Count me in.
Smile. Oh yeah. I have to plaster it across my face no matter what.

At work, at home I am in no doubt immensely participating in an international social survival.
It's challenging. It's fun and very educational too.

I still don't understand the whole point of some of my encounters but I recently realized that no matter how  hard a situation becomes I should remain kinder than how I feel. Take a deep breath and take control of my emotions.

There are some trivial things that can push my button. I practice yoga almost every single day wherever in the world I am and yet I still find it difficult to gather my composure whenever I receive something unpleasant. Tears still roll and I stay quiet and wide awake for a couple of nights and that could leave to something called S-T-R-E-S-S. And just a few days back while in Auckland I just had an epiphany. I worked hard to earn peace in my life. Everything that's beyond my control should not keep me up. I should indeed examine myself first and dissect if my feelings are  in  any way logical. Sometimes we can just be taken away  by the waves of emotions. Hate, jealousy, fear only later realizing that all these were just toxic feelings produced by our imagination.

If we are certain of ourselves and our worth we can never let anyone mistaken us to be bargains. 
If we know our value and are confident to face any adversary that life throws at us we should not be afraid of the disillusionment that is somehow lesser than the greatness that lies within us.

I am blessed.
I am proud of my relationship with HIM.
Whenever I get bombarded with self-doubt I know where to go and what to do.
My Father Up there knows me and loves me.

I am still a work in progress like everyone else.
We can never be perfect.
We can just choose to see an imperfect person perfectly.
Love more what is not seen by the eye and let the heart decides. Take something that nourishes the soul. Make it last even when your skins starts to wither.

XOXO

Hollywood News

  Still feeling shocked with Cory Monteith's death. Yeah, I know. We're not friends or anything. I just love him as Finn Hudson in Glee. I enjoyed watching him. Even with  his awkward singing  which later turned out to be entertaining and fresh.

Drugs ruin everything. I mean, any other things that signify the road to self-destruction.
May his soul rest in Peace.

Lack of proper guidance and positive environment can lead anyone astray.
It's a fragile world after all.
Looking at Miley Cyrus and Justin Bieber and Rihanna.

Oh well.
Too much of something is bad enough.
It's just important to believe in something higher than us.
And He's just waiting for us to acknowledge HIM. 

8 Marvelous Places to Visit in Melbourne #travel

I happen to get this on my Roster more frequently than any other Ultra Long Range flights. Well, I am not very fond of Melbourne since the location of our hotel ( and the hotel itself) is already a big disappointment which makes me  snooze even more once I arrive. But I am not giving up yet on my hopes that this Australian destination can eventually dazzle me.

So perhaps I will try to capture the best attractions they offer when I visit Melbourne this week and by the end of the month.

Somehow, I feel like Australia has been calling my name since long ago...


This is a truly vibrant city packed with culture and such a hotbed of creativity that many Aussie trends first start in Melbourne. Whether you like interesting architecture, are into music, movies or mirth, love to shop or like to spectate at top class sports, the state capital of Victoria has more than enough to keep you occupied. Here are just some of the marvelous attractions of Melbourne.

1. LUNA PARK 
As one of Australia’s oldest theme parks, Luna Park is unquestionably one of the must-see attractions of Melbourne. This colorful 101 year old gem is situated on the shores of Port Phillip Bay in the historic suburb of St Kilda, roughly 6 kilometers from the city centre, and is easily recognized by the giant face of “Mr. Moon,” which sits at the entrance. Although you will find an amazing amount to see and do in the park, the rollercoaster “Scenic Railway” is the park’s prime attraction, and is said to be the oldest continually running rollercoaster in the world. Don’t be fooled by the park’s age, however. Many of the rides are brand new and guaranteed to take your breath away!

2. THE MELBOURNE PARK 
The Melbourne Zoo is one of the most family friendly attractions of Melbourne, with something for all ages. While you marvel at the amazing variety of animals the zoo houses, including the extremely rare tree kangaroo, your children may like to undertake the zoo’s “spy mission,” which leads them through secret undercover trails where they can learn all about wildlife preservation. The Melbourne Zoo also runs a great special during the school holidays, allowing free entry for children. (Check out the baby kangaroo in the pic – aww!)

3. ST. KILDA BEACH 

St Kilda beach is without a doubt one of the most popular places to visit in Melbourne, with millions of tourist flocking to the area every year. Once there, however, it is easy to see why the beach is so trendy, with the mix of sand, surf, cafes, gourmet restaurants and great shopping, providing a little something for everyone. St Kilda beach is also fantastic if you’re interested in water sports such as kite surfing, swimming, snorkeling or paddle boarding, with numerous water sports schools and equipment hire companies dotted around the foreshore.

4. QUEEN VICTORIA MARKET 

The Queen Victoria Market is the largest open-air market in the southern hemisphere, and is located directly in the heart of Melbourne. If you choose to wander through this oversized flea market, you’re bound to be impressed by the vast variety of wares on offer, including: farm fresh produce, clothes, leather goods, jewelry and a great selection of Australian made souvenirs. Regardless of whether you’re a hard core bargain hunter, or just looking for different things to do in Melbourne, Queen Victoria Market will certainly not disappoint.

5. EUREKA SKYDECK 88 

The Eureka Tower is difficult to miss if you’re meandering through Melbourne, as it soars almost 300 meters over the central business district, and is easily the tallest building in city. More impressively, however, it also houses the southern hemisphere’s highest viewing platform, Eureka Skydeck 88, from which you can appreciate Melbourne by way of a 360 degree bird’s eye view. This is not one of sights of Melbourne for the faint hearted however, as parts of the viewing platform even have a glass floor!

6. FEDERATION SQUARE 

Federation Square is a 3.6 hectare cultural oasis situated right in the middle of Melbourne’s bustling central business district, comprising  an Australian art museum, futuristic buildings, shops, restaurants and bars, as well as the Melbourne Visitor Centre. All of these components, in addition to the fact that the area hosts over 2000 events annually, have caused Federation Square to be ranked amongst the most popular attractions of Melbourne. You may also like to take a guided walking tour of the square in order to appreciate just how much the area has to offer.

7. THE NATIONAL GALLERY OF VICTORIA 

The National Gallery of Victoria makes for a fantastic adults day out and is certainly one of more interesting cultural attractions of Melbourne. With a 68,000 strong collection boasting art from all over the world, you are bound to find something to love in one of the two buildings that make up the gallery. The venue even offers a selection of classes and workshops for aspiring artists, which will allow you to try your hand at various different artistic styles.

8. THE MELBOURNE CRICKET GROUNDS 

There’s nothing Australians love more than sports, and this is made even more apparent by visiting sporting venues such as the beloved Melbourne Cricket Grounds, or “MCG,” the epicenter for not only cricket, but also the Australian Football League (AFL). With over 90 days of cricket and football being hosted by the MCG every year, you’re bound to see the MCG in its full glory. Even if a sports venue isn’t on your list of things to see in Melbourne, the roar of 100,000 excited fans after a football player scores a goal or a cricketer hits a six is something that everyone should experience at least once in their life!