until today, I never know mother nature can take people away from me...

RIP, our mighty Chris Smith.

Kate is officially my favorite waitress in town!

I just told Lucia yesterday, if I were to name ONE reason to stay in Melbourne forever, it will be... the loyal skinny latte. However, today I have to restate my statement.

It will have to be Kate, the waitress from Three bags full! She remembered my name and sent me the exactly the same cheesecake I ordered last week! Really, nothing is better than this on a sick night. Perfect sweet treat, Spanish study + lots of love (except poor cake got smashed a lil by the delivery man)

Pictures from last week at Three Bags Full:

 
 

I can hardly say Three Bags Full have the best breakfast because Melbourne simply has TOO MANY good cafes with 5 stars+ food. However, Three Bags Full certainly has the award-winning service - it's Kate!

1 month's gone, only 5 months left

This is exactly what's on my mind when I woke up this morning.

l got to Mel on Jan 9, on paper my remaining time here will be less than 5 months
= 21 weeks (or weekends)
= roughly 41 days to explore the city, cafes, restaurants, bars and pubs in Mel, and most importantly, the people

41! that's it? The number doesn't sound right, I'm already sad:(
Never get this feeling with other places I lived before (at least not this early).
Maybe I've finally found MY city? don't know yet, but I got 5 more months to figure this out.

You're beautiful, Mel. Can't find a reason to leave you.

With that said, at this point of my life, I got all the strength and freedom to go and stay everywhere I prefer. Really I've nothing to complain. Simply grateful and happy.

German/ Aussie vs American English joke

Here is a joke of the day (or Monday, or Valentines Day).

German colleague asked sweetly "What did u do on da weekend?:)"
I said "Oh I tried ta pick up cooking..."

Suddenly her eyes enlarged two times, looking shocked. She hurried to my side and whispered "You can't say it here!" (she thought she was whispering but it was quite loud.. and with heavy German accent)
I was clueless, "UH?!"

Two sec later, another German guy next to us bursted out laughing. And we both looked at him, with twenty question marks above our heads, seeking for an outsider's explanation.
Guess what? Turned out she thought I said "COCAINE"
Yeaaa, righttttttt -___-!!! LOL

However, I adore how she said "you can't say it here" instead of "Shit! I can't believe you"  (i.e. we can talk about this after work) Not like I'd need extra help to get me high, but this girl is gonna rock!!! I like! <3

Tomorrow is Valentines Day... So, be my Valentine?

First time in my life....
Happy Valentines Day, world <3