V-Day

 I used to hate Valentine's Day just for one simple fact: I never had boyfriends around that time, not even a crush. Acutally, thats a lie. I had two, both of them were scumbags and never got me anything. They probably didn't even care to give me a ring.

Let's have a toast for the scumbags....thank you Kanye.

Anyway, even though I'm not a big fan of spending heaps of money on presents, the thought of being the only girl that day that doesn't get flowers or even just a card is so damn depressing. I guess it's simply because it is a day that's dedicated to your partner and if you don't have one it's sort of frustrating - not because you are alone and that automatically frustrates you or makes you less complete or anything (I mean, god, I used to be the anti-commitment in person, my plan was to get married in my late 30ies!), but because people rub it in your face and somehow couples pop up everywhere. It's negative awareness of you not being in a relationship at the moment.

Anyway, this time last year I was living in Brisbane as well, but in an eight bed dorm in a hostel full of Scousers and Southerners and I got a Valentine's card that was acutally an advert for the movie "Valentine's Day", saying "Happy Valentine's day, Astrid Fritzl" - the Fritzl being quite a  controversal reference to my home country. Three days later I met my husband.

And now see what expected me this morning!

Happy Valentine's Day everyone!!!!

treat yourself

Long time no see.

My situation hasn't changed yet. I'm still trying to find a job, am applying for everything from office jobs to retail shite, but I have decided to not get frustrated over the whole thing as it only harms my figure (chocolate!) and mental state but on the other hand side does no good whatsoever.

I got to treat myself though with a bit of jewellery the other day. I forgot how amazing Sportsgirl is, because the place I do my shopping at only has a little store and they only have shitty clothes and accessoires, so I don't even tend to go in there anymore, but the Brisbane city shop has never disappointed me (at least not until I see the price tags).

I just tried to imagine working at Sportsgirl and wonder, how much employee discount they get. Even if it was 50 % (which I am SURE isn't the case) I would probably invest half my wage on clothes there.

These rings might look uncomfortable, but you're actuallty only a bit limited in your finger movements. I love the knuckle ring sort of look. Oh, and I love the fact that cross jewellery is back in fashion. Last time I wore a cross necklace was when I was about 14. It's return was about time!

Busy

My lovely brother and his lovely girlfriend Tanja are here for a visit and it has been pretty busy. I'm still trying to find a job and my frustration about not making money yet is growing steadily. But yeah, I'm not gonna give up.

Anyway, my visitors came straight from Japan and brought me this cute little gift. I love kitsch!!!

 
I'm going to an engagement party later on, the first engagement party I've ever been to. I had to plan my own wedding within 5 weeks so there was no time for an engagement party and I generally think it's a waste of money and time. Okay, to be honest I wouldn't have minded one myself and this is just pure jealousy speaking. As it is boiling hot and muggy in Brissy I'm gonna wear my Alexander McQueen-inspired silk dress I got from my golden boy for Christmas.