tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89612386651974322002024-03-21T10:02:46.815-07:00AGIRLNAMEDALLYAllyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03442153543109091666noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8961238665197432200.post-42483194184673674642014-03-10T00:39:00.001-07:002014-03-10T01:04:58.920-07:00Left for Dead<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Today, on a surprisingly hot Autumn afternoon, we stumbled upon a large empty industrial lot which had been converted into a field of somewhat deceased sunflowers.</div>
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So, naturally, we decided to play around in this eerie but cool floral cemetery.</div>
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<br />Allyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03442153543109091666noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8961238665197432200.post-72997281437612594262014-01-18T04:05:00.001-08:002014-01-18T04:29:32.377-08:00Easy Peasy Bliss BallsThey're vegan, they're raw, they're healthy and they taste pretty freakin amazing.<br />
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I've never been a baker, a cook, or a chef of any sort. I burn toast and can barely manage microwave oatmeal. When I started getting into raw treats last year I felt like I was finally almost adequate at creating goodies in the kitchen, but really they're just ridiculously easy to make.<br />
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Trust me, if I can make these. You can too. Blind folded. With spoons for hands. You don't need to pre-heat an oven, soften butter or even own a carton of eggs. All you need is some basic fruits and nuts and a hungry stomach. If you've never tried these bad boys - prepare for your world to change.<br />
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1 cup of whole walnuts</div>
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<li>Mix it up (hands are fine!) all together, ensuring you have a nice consistent texture throughout</li>
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If you know me, you'll know I cannot cook to save my life. I usually end up burning toast (maybe that's where my bircher muesli obsession started, I had to resort to cold food by default?). With that in mind, this is something even I can make, so it's definitely an easy one. This may even be the simplest recipe ever made... all you need is two ingredients - you can even do it with one!!<br />
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I'm talking about... raw banana berry ice cream!<br />
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Welcome to my first draft attempted ‘things to do in New York
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Since my latest visit to the states, I've had a couple of requests (okay more than a couple) to write a post about my favourite things to do/see/eat in New York City. Unfortunately, the more I (or others) tell myself I should do a certain task, my mind warps it from something fun and exciting that I was super psyched to to, into a homework-eqsue daunting and un-fun chore. I realise how ridiculous this mentality is but the more I try to convince myself to write a post, the less appealing it becomes.<br />
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Now I'm trying a different approach.<br />
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I'm just going to let my memory run wild and spill out any of the incredible places I like to go, things I like to eat and everything in between. Writing this will probably make me heartbreakingly nostalgic but hopefully also fondly reminisce and get excited for any future travels I or anyone reading this may take!<br />
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Okay so now that I've explained the unnecessary nonsense that had been occurring in my brain - let's begin! I’m writing this with the assumption that you know most of the the cliché touristy
activities (tip – the Top of the Rock has a way better view than the Empire
State building) but it will be a combination of places you'll find in a guide book and those you'd happily just stumble upon. I could honestly go on forever listing the great places in this city, so this is just a very condensed, brief overview with, in my humble opinion, the ultimate NYC to-do list.<br />
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<b>Alice’s Tea Cup</b> – There’s a few of these around the city and
they’re designed all cute and make you feel like you’re at a tea party with the
mad hatter. I recommend the lentil salad, giant iced teas and any of the scones!</div>
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<b>Juice Generation</b> – They do 5 different kinds of acai bowls.
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<b>S’MAC</b> – I’ve never been here myself but I know a lot of people
enjoy some mac ‘n cheese, so this place would be heaven! You can choose from
their extensive menu or build your own, including vegan and lactose free
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<b>Shake Shack</b> – This place is pretty popular. Actually no,
this place is so popular that even though I’ve twice stayed within 100 metres
of it, I’m yet to try it because there is always a line so long that it snakes
all down the block. These guys are all over the city and I think a similar
style to In’n’Out? They do burgers, hotdogs, fries, shakes, ice cream and
something called ‘concretes’ that I think is similar to a McFlurry but more
delicious. Nicole, I PROMISE you I will try their ‘shroom burger next time I’m
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<b>Peanut Butter & Co. shop</b> – You can buy their nut butters
on sandwiches, with fruit or by the jar. There are a lot of flavours and they’re
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<b>Chobani store</b> – This place was uber exciting for me as I’ve
been a big Cho fan for years. You can either pick an option from their menu (I
recommend pistachio + chocolate, blueberry + walnut or mango + avocado – yum),
or create your own invention! The best part? They let you keep the bowl. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Dylan’s Candy Bar</b> – It’s owned by the daughter of Ralph
Lauren, Mary-Kate and Ashley go there, and they sell Harry Potter Chocolate
Frogs. It’s basically the Willy Wonka Chocolate Factory of New York. Check out
the Candy Time Capsules featuring sweets from your favourite era!<o:p></o:p><br />
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<b>The Food Emporium </b>– This probably isn’t that exciting to the
majority of you, but it is to me – for two reasons. The first is that it’s the
local deli closest to where I often stay in New York, meaning I would head
there for a meal at least once a day. There’s a supermarket downstairs and
upstairs is a café, salad bar, sushi and pizza station, shelves of protein bars
and pre-packaged fruit salads. The coolest part for me is the salad bar, which
we’re only starting to introduce back in Australia. The second reason this is
significant in my heart is that it’s mentioned in my favourite musical Rent!
(Collins re-wires the ATM here with the code A-N-G-E-L to provide money for the
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<b>Whole Foods</b>: I still don’t know why Australia wont open one
already but if we don’t soon I may have to initiate it myself. This place is absolute
heaven for health food nuts like me. They are committed to community giving, health promotion,
recycling and other eco-friendly practices, organic farming, sustainability,
animal welfare and a bunch of other great stuff. They have DIY nut butter
churners, walls and walls of takeaway fruit (the ultimate fast food), cold
pressed juices, every cereal, nut butter and protein bar you could imagine and
oh my god – the salad bar. I once filled a salad box with things like quinoa,
beetroot, spinach, sweet potato, felafels, hummus, pumpkin, corn, grilled
eggplant and about 20 other ingredients, all for like $7.80. I could have
cried. In fact it makes me tear up at the thought that we don’t have them here.
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<b>SoHo</b> – If you only have one day and want to hit lots of cool
US shops, this is the place to go. <span style="background: white; color: #232323; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-style: italic; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Broadway, specifically, is home to some of the
greats; Urban Outfitters, Bloomingdales, Topshop, H&M, Brandy Melville,
Sephora, the list goes on. Plus, if you’re a HP nerd like myself, you will love
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<b>Hell’s Kitchen Flea Market </b>– Open every Saturday and Sunday
from 9-5 year round, this was named one of the ‘Top 10 Shopping Streets in the
World’ by National Geographic. The perfect place to find cool antiques,
collectibles, vintage clothing, artwork, jewellery and more. Great for bargain
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<b>Forever 21</b> – The store in Times Square is 4 levels high,
stays open til 2am, and surprisingly isn’t too crowded. They are the perfect
place to go for cheap and awesome activewear (think $12 sports bras with
matching shorts in every possible colour), cute jewellery and just about
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<b>Thrift Stores</b> – Finderz Keeperz, Goodwill, Housing Works,
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<b>Grand Central Terminal</b> – This place is especially exciting
if you’re haphazardly jumping on a last-minute super crowded train out to Long
Beach to see your favourite childhood boy band play a show during a thunder
storm. I’m sure it’s still cool otherwise, though.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Brooklyn Bridge</b> – Running between Brooklyn (obviously) and
Manhattan, this thing gives you one of the best views of the city, is a great
mode of transportation and is generally just awesome to look at. I wouldn’t
want to commute via the bridge daily (nor by bike) for the herds of people, but
on a nice day - this mighty structure is the perfect place for a leisurely
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<b>The High Line</b> – ONE OF THE COOLEST THINGS EVER CREATED. This
used to be the old New York Central Railroad and was transformed into a public
park above the streets. There’s plenty of green, sundecks, food vendors (think
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<b>The Rockerfeller Centre Christmas Tree</b> – I’m s sucker for
anything Christmas-y, and when you combine a 80-foot tree, covered in 30,000
lights and surrounded by toy soldiers, snow and merry ice-skaters – you can’t
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<b>Coney Island</b> – This place will always make me think of Dakota
Fanning and Brittany Murphy in Uptown Girls, and I’m okay with that. It’s
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<b>The Friends Apartment</b> - At one point, Rachel, Monica, Phoebe, Joey, Chandler and Ross all lived there. Hot cousin Cassie for a few days too, before the incest got too strange. Visit the building that served as the exterior for Apartment 20, and if you're a SATC fan you can also visit Magnolia Bakery nearby.<br />
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<b>Central Park</b> – It’s the heart of the city to me and there’s just so much to DO and SEE. You can check out the Alice in Wonderland sculpture, Strawberry Fields, the baseball diamonds, hire a bike and ride around, rent boats on the lake and pretend you’re in Stuart Little, perve on attractive suntanning strangers, hit the zoo, belvedere castle, bow bridge, the carousel, delacorte theatre, the pool/ice skating rink (depending on the season).<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Film Forum</b> – The only autonomous non-profit cinema in the city and has been open for over 40 years, they play a variety of international, social, political, historical and cultural films. You can watch indies, documentaries, foreign cinema and old classics. Also famous for their concession stand lemon-poppy sponge cake!<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Night Yoga</b> – Run by Laughing Lotus on Friday nights at midnight, this could be the perfect way to cleanse your thoughts from the day and get you ready for sleep. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Union Square</b> – I couldn’t decide what to put this under, because it can involve both food and shopping but to me always involves fun. The square itself houses some personal favourites – Whole Foods Market, Barnes and Noble, Forever 21 and like 3 Starbucks, but the best part for me is the Sunday farmer’s market. If you go, be sure to buy one of the giant vegan carrot cookies. They’re lifechanging.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Gospel Church</b> – Oh man, this was one of my favourite memories from my 2010 New York study trip. Although we were all overwhelmed with the most powerful jet lag known to man, sitting in those pews and getting to experience an incredible gospel choir sing, praise the lord and share their joy on a Sunday morning was unforgettable.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Late Night Talk Shows</b> – I’m pretty sure you’d have to actually sell your soul to the devil (or sleep with an NBC page) to score tickets to Saturday Night Live, but it’s definitely worth trying for The Colbert Report. Jimmy Fallon, David Letterman or even The View.</div>
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<b>Bryant Park </b>- One of my favourite places in the entire city. The BP hotel is just so freaking classy (it's black with gold embellishes) and the park is super pretty too. There's great events on here in the summer like movies at night, Broadway in the park (performances of current and old musical numbers with the cast) and even yoga. The perfect place to relax, grab something to eat or drink (Jamba Juice across the street next to the Asics store), catch up with a friend or read a book. </div>
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Last Sunday I attended an event hosted at my dear friend Ariel's house by her and her sisters.</div>
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The three girls were chosen to be ambassadors for The Cancer Council and their fundraising campaign - Girl's Night In.</div>
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The GIN was basically all about getting together to raise both funds and awareness for a great cause, whilst having a fun night with inspiring ladies and incredibly delicious, healthy treats. I can't even really put into words how wonderful the night is so I've decided to show you through representational (albeit slightly blurry) photos.</div>
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Last night I fulfilled what must have been a dream since 2000, after the release of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (holy hippogriffs, how did that come out thirteen years ago?). I got to metaphorically step into the world of witchcraft and wizardry, literally step into a beautiful floor length gown and party with my fellow HP loving friends, as well as some new faces from two other schools. </div>
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Last night, I went to the Yule Ball.</div>
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The Harry Potter club at my uni, along with the clubs at two others, got together and organised this incredible, magnificent night. I'd only ever been to one fancy event in my life (Year 12 formal) and was therefore greatly excited to dress up and pretend to be a dignified, beautiful and classy young lady again. Mostly I just wanted to rock a pretty dress.</div>
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We all gathered at my friend's house, where we were welcomed warmly with questionable mixed drinks, took a couple of photos and hopped into the maxi taxi. Not exactly an enormous ship or flying-horse pulled carriage, but I'll take it. It's probably more of a challenge to take selfies when inside a submerged vessel, anyway.</div>
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Upon arriving at the venue, inside the door stood a life-size replica of the trio, a table full of goblets, owls and fake cobwebs, plus a board with our table numbers and names on it. It was created on beautiful old parchment (aka coffee stained paper that we used to make for projects in grade 5) and was even embossed with an owl stamp. My friends and I were originally seated at Hagrid's Hut, but graciously relocated to Godric's Hollow to accomodate some seating shortages. </div>
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One of the first things I noticed on the table was our menu. It was a legitimate replica of the marauder's map (I made sure to bring two home) and each dish was written out as though fit for the back-to-school Hogwarts dinner. It included blast-ended skrewts (spinach and ricotta cannelloni), dragon-flamed augery (lemon pepper chicken) and Dumbledore's Lemon Sherbet Surprise (lemon curd tart), among other magical and delicious things. We definitely got our money's worth and I think I may have been one of the only few to actually finish all courses plus dessert. No one else would stand a chance at the Halloween feast.</div>
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In between all the tables was the dance floor, where we grooved to all the typical event songs; Jesse's Girl, Stacey's Mom, Sk8er Boi... there was even a Grease medley. The most special song of the night (and my personal favourite) was non other than 'Do The Hippogriff' by the Weird Sisters. Amongst a bunch of fully-fledged potter-heads, that one went off. Between courses, one of the organisers hosted a Hogwarts dance-off, where each house got up together and boogied their best for one song. The Hufflepuff's got the Macarena, Ravenclaw had the Nutbush, Slytherin danced to Barbie Girl and The Gryffindor's got down to Single Ladies. Understandably, Gryffindor took the (metaphorical) cup.</div>
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I felt like Hermione any time I walked down a set of stairs (and prayed internally that I wouldn't fall), slightly wishing I'd forked out the $345 for her ruffly pink dress from the store at Wizarding World last year, but I did enjoy rocking a more Pansy Parkinson-eqsue black number. I ran into some high school friends, even some primary school friends, and for the most part made some great new ones. I stayed later than the rest of the girls at my table, so I hit the dance floor with a mix of kids from other schools. I danced for a while with a nice Slytherin boy, and even took a photo with a Ron Weasley doppelganger. It was just so exciting to be surrounded by like-minded people, equally as enthusiastic about something and just having one heck of a good time.</div>
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So, yes. This has been a long time coming. I got back over a month ago and have only now found enough time to finally compile a post for my third and final destination of this trip.Thank goodness for my <a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=20158929" target="_blank">line-a-day journal</a>, I packed so much into my one week in the big apple that I never would have remembered it all to write here.</div>
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Here's a recap of my time in NYC!</div>
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<b>Day 1 - July 17</b></div>
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Our plane landed at 5am and as soon as I stepped off the plane it was as though a miracle had occurred. Despite being bed-ridden for two days prior, fainting every time I stood up and getting carted through LAX in a wheelchair (though I did insist against that), the second we reached JFK I felt a million times better. Call me crazy, but I think love can do pretty powerful things. Like heal my immune system.</div>
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We got to the hotel just before 7am, only to find there had been a miscommunication, our booking for the night prior (so we could check into the room right away) hadn't been confirmed. Still on my I'm-in-New-York-nothing-can-break-this-happiness mood, I couldn't care less. I suggested we crash on the couches at one end of the large, newly renovated lobby, and that's just what we did - until the front desk called us at around 9am and said that our room was ready.</div>
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Originally, the plan was to take it easy the first day. In fact, just one day earlier mum had been so concerned about my health she thought I might not even be up to getting to New York, let alone leaving the hotel so soon. We napped until 2 and then headed straight to our favourite deli for breakfast/lunch/afternoon tea even though it was dinner time on our body clocks. I got an almond choco-loco Chobani and watermelon, plus a tuna bagel to go. Popped into McDonalds next door to use the wifi, shot an email to dad and did a bit of researching for the week ahead. Bought a large McFlurry because they still sell the oreo ones and they're the size of my arm. Also because the security guard there always accused me of loitering if I went 30 minutes without ordering something again.</div>
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Walked to Times Square that night, shopped around and stayed in Forever 21 until 1am, oops. Bought 4 sports bras, some matching running shorts, two hands worth of rings and some other groovy tops.<br />
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Had a quick breakfast in the room (Chobani, watermelon and Kashi cereal of course) and headed over to one of my favourite places in the city - Bryant Park. It was a sweltering hot day, it reached 100 degrees even before 11am but I was loving every second. We found seats in the shade to the edge of the grass, and each collected one of the paper fans they were distributing.</div>
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Every Summer, New York puts on an event called <a href="http://www.bryantpark.org/plan-your-visit/broadway.html" target="_blank">Broadway in Bryant Park</a> where they have a few performances each week from different musicals currently showing. Ours were The Phantom of the Opera (which still to this day scares the yeezus out of me), Chicago, Sistas the Musical - the story of African-American women through top 40 songs since the 60s and a modern, off-broadway show about young adults called F#%cking Up Everything. As you might expect, I instantly fell in love with both Sistas and FUE, but another pleasant surprise was recognising a cast member from FUE, who was in my favourite musical from last year - Bring It On. His name is Jason Gotay and I may have actually squealed upon seeing/hearing him, it just made me so excited to be reconnected to something I fell so in love with. Sadly we weren't able to get tickets for those two shows but I know they would have been amazing.</div>
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We then sought refuge from the heat inside the NYC Public Library, which some might recognise from the Sex and the City movie where Carrie goes to get married. The architecture is every bit as breathtaking in real life, but my favourite part was the gift shop. I honestly could spend hours in there, pouring over old fashioned journals, book related souvenirs (i.e. Gatsby pencil cases), maps, history books of the city, and best of all - a book that compared photos of specific landmarks and areas within NYC from hundreds of years ago to how they looked today. </div>
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Next we headed across the street for a refreshing Jamba Juice (apple & greens, always), and popped into the Asics store next door. I was infatuated with two very colourful pairs but couldn't choose so ultimately decided to come back another day. Stopped in at the NBC store on the way home and picked up a few birthday presents and just admired the collection of Friends, The Office and Community merchandise. That night we went out to a musical called Let It Be, which, although featuring songs, costumes, themes and characters of The Beatles, could not legally mention them in any way. It was still very awesome and I felt like I was a true Beatlemania fangirl at a concert at the peak of their fame.</div>
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Started off the day with a HUGE acai bowl (featuring almond butter and coconut) from Juice Generation down on 9th, then headed to Central Park to meet Peta and Caitlin (!!). We hugged, we walked, we sweated. We paid something like $4 each and went out rowing on the lake for an hour, blasting old school Jojo, Jonas Brothers and pretending we were in Stuart Little. Out on the lake we soon faced a dilemma; Peta was by far the strongest, I was mildly capable and sadly Caitlin proved to be the weakest of us all, which lead to often rowing around in circles as two people had to manoeuvre the oars. Most of the time I let them take the lead while I sat at the back facing them, yelling "STROKE" and feeling like a Winklevoss twin. </div>
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After this vigorous workout (and near heatstroke) we ventured off towards a cafe of Caitlin's choosing, Alice's Tea Shop. Everything was Wonderland themed, from the menu to the decorations. I got a gigantic warm lentil salad and we all enjoyed refreshing iced tea out of very large goblet-style mugs. This is definitely a hidden gem in the city and I recommend it to all - I think there are three locations.</div>
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We then decided to get our shop on and after I'd mentioned my love of it, we got the subway to Broadway, SoHo. By this point my shoes felt like they were melting so we were happy to go into pretty much any store, it was just lucky that SoHo has pretty much all of my favourites; American Apparel, Urban Outfitters, TopShop, H&M, Brandy Melville, Forever 21 and a whole lot of Starbucks (Peta bought about 10 Valencia's so I learned that it wasn't only a place in Spain nor - more importantly - an Instagram filter). After a couple of hours, a few heavy shopping bags and many white girl coffee drinks, we decided we needed a few hours in air conditioning so we bought some froyo and went to see our boy Darren Criss in Girl Most Likely (with Kristen Wiig). Back at the apartment that night we consumed delicious ice cream and a yogurt so life-changing we went out in search of more around midnight. That night also saw one of the scariest, most surreal experiences of my life and I don't even know if I can quite put it into words. </div>
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We had a supernatural encounter up on the rooftop of the apartment and Caitlin and I were close to tears, while poor (or lucky) Peta missed it and was stuck in her cynical, non-believing ways. What happened up there that night changed us, or at least changed me and the things I thought I believed in. </div>
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<b>Day 4 - July 20</b></div>
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Went to Red Rocket tattoo parlour and organised (booked?) Peta's freaking awesome tatt. The woman who booked it wasn't in the greatest of moods but the lady who was actually inking her up was super friendly and super cool. Went to Macy's. Remembered I don't like Macy's. </div>
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Took the subway up to Union Square and finally got back to do some shopping at the farmers' market. Paid my daily visit to Whole Foods, this time stocking up on a double punnet of blueberries (for $2, I'll never get over that) and a delicious green pressed juice.</div>
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Then, I made some very last minute decisions, very quick and hopeful phone calls and a sprint across to OfficeMax to use their printer and managed to organise tickets and transportation to the Jonas Brothers concert that night out at Long Beach. I had known about this miraculous coincidence for a few months but never truly believed the stars would align for things to work out - until they did.</div>
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For those playing along at home, I should mention that these boys had been my favourite band for around 6 years, my teenage hopes and dreams, and (despite having written a song about us and gone on multiple ""world"" tours) had never come to Australia. </div>
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It was an emotional, exciting, overwhelming, hurried and incredible night. The experience never felt real and even now I still can't completely comprehend it. With literally no time to waste, we rushed to Penn Station, bought tickets and after much, much confusion, boarded a train. We had to then get a bus out to Long Beach, which was less crowded and allowed me to eat my pre-show snack of mini pretzels and listen to some old school JB to get in the zone.</div>
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Karmin was the support act and though I'd never heard of them, I definitely jammed to every song and really enjoyed their set. The rain held off but storm clouds were threatening, but when the boys came on, nobody cared. I couldn't (and again, still can't) believe I was seeing them in front of me with my own eyes, the fantasies of my thirteen-year-old self all coming true. They played a bunch of old songs, as well as a bunch of new ones, and much to my delight/surprise - WYLMITE. I couldn't even pretend to hold back my emotions at that point. </div>
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The heavens opened up during Burning Up but we continued to rock out through the thunder, lightning and rain. It only made it all the more exciting and it was a nice refreshment from the wild dancing and flailing. I also nearly died of laughter when they played Gotta Find You from Camp Rock. It's nice to revisit your roots, I guess?</div>
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I got a few pretty good videos on my camera that night which I may someday post on my other blog, to remember one of the best nights of my life.</div>
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<b>Day 5 - July 21</b></div>
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Finally got around to something I'd been looking forward to all year - a morning run through Central Park. (When I say run I mean jog and when I say jog I mean jog-walk) </div>
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I grabbed a big Jamba Juice afterward, had a shower and then went with Caitlin and Peta to see The <a href="http://www.thejoemoses.com/" target="_blank">Joe Moses Showses</a>. This was another very emotional experience for me, and not in the way I had expected. After being seated, the girl (a stranger) next to me turned and said "Hey, just so you know, Anthony Rapp is sitting over there" - then the lights went down.</div>
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The show started but my head was in my hands and I wasn't able to explain to the girls the importance of the information I had just learned. Anthony Rapp, for those who might not know, is an actor very well known in Broadway circles, famous for his portrayal of Mark in Rent, but also a person who inspired, touched and truly shaped part of who I am today. That musical is so much a part of me and my friends lives, and his autobiography was so honest, truthful and inspiring that I felt like he'd just opened up his heart personally to me. He was also in Adventures in Babysitting as a kid if anyone watched that. Point being, this man has had a profound influence on my life and learning that he was sitting just a few metres away made it difficult to focus on the show, but thankfully Joe, Tessa and Curt are all hilarious and extremely talented so I was able to enjoy their outrageously witty and relevant show. Favourite segments included The <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=st62zkESFJ0" target="_blank">Potion Master's Corner </a>(obviously), audience-participated Le Mis skit and Tessa's song about fangirls.</div>
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After the show I got to meet both the gang and Anthony himself, which was unbelievable. We waited for most of the other fans to leave (thank god Peeta is a Rent/Broadway-head too and was just as excited as me) and then actually got to spend some time talking with Anthony, as though we were just hanging out as friends. He was very quiet, very soft spoken and almost awkward, but I guess meeting strangers who know so much about you would be an uncomfortable situation. I got him to record a video wishing my cousin a happy 21st birthday after explaining she was the one who introduced me to Rent all those years ago. He also kindly invited me to a charity event the following night after I mentioned I'd recently seen (his Rent castmate) Idina Menzel in concert, who (along with Whoopi Goldberg, Taye Diggs and Adam Pascal) would be appearing, not knowing that it required a very formal and official invitation.</div>
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After saying goodbye there, we went a few stores over into a pizza joint (or was it kebabs??). I can still remember that feeling of elation, as I danced to The Jackson Five playing in store, much to the delight of the man behind the counter. The girls ate while I browsed the buddha shop across the street, made new friends and purchased a new ring. We then strolled back towards the subway and I parted ways with the girls, who were getting on a bus to Orlando that night. </div>
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<b>Day 6 - July 22</b></div>
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Started with the usual breakfast in the hotel room, then caught the subway out to SoHo again.</div>
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Bought things from Forever 21, H&M, Aldo, and finally got to visit a place I'd always wanted to - the <a href="http://www.strandbooks.com/about-strand-books/" target="_blank">Strand bookstore</a> (it's pretty famous in itself but even more special for a Rachel Cohn and David Levithan reader). The place is HUGE with (I think) 5 floors and millions of books stacked to the ceiling in isles. I miss Borders but I'm so very glad that an independant bookstore like that still exitsts - I spent a good two hours in there but could easily have stayed all day. I ended up buying 6 books, putting at least 5 back because I couldn't justify the weight in my suitcase. Sad, sad moment. My favourite part of the store is at the back on the ground floor where they have all these ancient, secondhand books. They smelled incredible.</div>
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Another much anticipated visit was to the Chobani store for lunch, where they not only stock the <a href="http://chobani.com/products/" target="_blank">entire range</a> (flip, bite, champion, tube, fruit on the bottom, regular, you name it - they had it), but a menu of freshly made combinations to choose from. I opted for the blueberry-walnut-brazil-nut-chia-seed mix which I posted on Instagram. The coolest thing about the Chobani store is that after you're finished eating you can give them your bowl (glass with the name on the side) and they give you a clean one to take home and keep. I have two, a small and a large, which I know I will have in my own kitchen for a very long time.</div>
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Hit up the Whole Foods salad bar again for dinner, which I don't think I'll ever stop missing. From what I can remember, I filled my box with quinoa, raisins, beetroot, corn, spinach, tomato, grated carrot, kale, sweet potato, grilled eggplant and mushroom, chickpeas and other lentils, felafel balls, peas and sprouts. For $6. God I miss Whole Foods. I also got the biggest and most delicious granola & nut bar (it was the size of two iPhones and I ate it right then and there after dinner because seriously, it was unbelievable).</div>
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Realised later I was probably so hungry because we'd been shopping (and thus walking) for nearly twelve hours. New York sure keeps you fit!</div>
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<b>Day 7 - July 23</b></div>
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Early morning yoga in Bryant Park! I was super excited about this and although yoga always challenges (see: nearly kills) me, I absolutely loved it. It was great to be surrounded by fit and active people, enjoying the perfect weather and getting in touch with our bodies and breathing. After the class, we headed to Jamba Juice for rejuvenating smoothies, and then again to the Asics store (where I finally made a decision and purchased my new babies!). Went back to the Chobani store for lunch (this time I got a mango-mint-chocolate concoction) and then over to Central Park to rent bikes (!!!). We first enjoyed a leisurely ride through the greenery, then had to peddle like mad men after going far too far and having to get the bikes back in time. We ended up frantically (and exhaustingly) riding from 110th to 60th street and made it in just under an hour (slightly over the twenty minutes we had originally booked). I was as red as a tomato and sweating like crazy, so it wasn't exactly the picturesque casual afternoon ride I'd been planning, but it was definitely a vigorous workout. </div>
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Headed to the very well disguised Columbus Circle Whole Foods to drink three litres of water each, as well as buying my stash of nut butter, cereal, energy bars and powerfood mixes to bring home. After showering back in the room we split up to try our luck at the lotteries for Matilda and Kinky Boots, both to no avail. Instead, we spent the rest of the night shopping (bought makeup at Mac, leather overalls at H&M and some adorable ring holders at Forever 21), and had just as much of a good time. Heading back to the room we stopped by the deli and grabbed a pint of Ben & Jerry's (our last-night tradition flavour - Americone Dream) which we split in half and devoured bitter sweetly.</div>
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<b>Day 8 - July 24</b></div>
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We went to the organic deli/health store around the corner that I'd been eyeing for our last day breakfast. Split a bowl of bircher muesli, a bowl of yogurt, fruit and granola, and couldn't help but buy the most enticing smoothie I'd ever heard of - almond coconut bliss. We went back to Rockerfella Centre for last minute purchases and with hopes to meet my friend Boyd at the Top of the Rock, but sadly we both got held up and didn't have the time to hang out. (Next time Boyd!! We have to conquer the states together)</div>
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After finishing packing, taking a few final sad hotel room selfies, we hailed a taxi and set off for the airport. The rest, I suppose, is history!</div>
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New York, you somehow manage to capture my heart more every time, and the ache I feel after leaving only intensifies too. You will always be my first love, my strongest love, and I know we will be together again soon - hopefully next time for much longer.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">After an incredible week in Hawaii, sight seeing, hiking, swimming, bush walking and exploring, we were ready to sit back with some<br /> corn chips and a corona (or coconut ice cream in my case) and relax.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">The area of Mexico we stayed in is called<span style="background-color: #f9f9f9; line-height: 13.816666603088379px; white-space: nowrap;">Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, though known to locals (thankfully) as just 'Ziuah'.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #f9f9f9; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 13.816666603088379px; white-space: nowrap;">This meant we could see the entire bay from our balcony, including the beach and hotel pool below us.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #f9f9f9; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 13.816666603088379px; white-space: nowrap;">I know I've been blessed with some beautiful and incredible sights in my short 19 years, probably more so than many ever get to see in their lives, </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #f9f9f9; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 13.816666603088379px; white-space: nowrap;">but this one has always stood out as the most unforgettable. At various points during my stay I would catch myself staring out</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #f9f9f9; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 13.816666603088379px; white-space: nowrap;">the window in disbelief, incredulous that a place like this could really exist outside of postcards.</span></div>
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I'd wake early to the sun streaming in on my face (my bed was right next to the giant windows), head down about two hundred steps to the beach, run along the bay and come back for a refreshing dip in the pool. For breakfast, I'd either go down for the free cooked meal by the sand (eggs, refried beans, wild rice), or, more often, order room service from the hotel kitchen. How could I pass up fruit salad, yogurt and an abundance of muesli for only $4?</div>
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We went to Mexico looking for some relaxation, and that's exactly what we got. Despite getting terribly sick towards the end of our stay there, I couldn't have asked for a better time. Even being cooped up in bed, unable to eat and having to get a needle in my butt were bearable when I could look out to my left and see this. I mentioned to a friend yesterday that I would take a sick, dizzy day in Ziuah over a cold, rainy one in Melbourne anytime. It truly is the place to forget all your troubles, read in a hammock, sleep on the beach and eat your weight in Mexican food. What's not to love?</div>
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The first stop on my adventure was off to the island of Maui in Hawaii. I'd never been to this island before and it immediately became one of my favourite tropical destinations. The locals are friendly, the tourists are laid-back (how could we <i>not </i>be relaxed?), the scenery is gorgeous and the food is to die for! Most days were either spent exploring the island by car or foot, or hanging out at the resort, swimming, running, sleeping and <b>lots </b>of reading. I think I went through four books in the first three days there... I'm a fast reader but this has got to be a new PB.<br />
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After arriving late the night before, we got up the first morning and went for a beach run, followed by a swim, followed by a scrumptious breakfast sitting in the shade of a huge tree by the water. Not too shabby I'd say! I found a shopping centre where I grabbed an acai bowl for lunch, and was delighted to discover a second hand bookstore and picked up eight new novels for poolside reading :)</div>
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One of the incredible sights we visited on the Island was Haleakala National Park, where we first hiked up to the top of some mountains and actually ended up above the clouds! It was surreal to look down upon them whilst standing outdoors, I felt like I was on a plane passing over but the heat and wind were constant reminders of my unbelievable surroundings. </div>
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Along the hike we chatted to a family - two parents and their daughter, who seemed around three or four and reminded me so much of myself at that age, clambering over boulders and trying to keep up with my parents on our explorations around the country. From the top of the mountain, which is 10,023 feet at the summit, you can literally see for miles! Visible in the distance were five other Hawaiian islands over 100 miles away. Woah.</div>
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The rocks we had to cross were covered in moss and extremely slippery, so the journey to get there wasn't an easy one, but when we did, we were greeted with a sight that I thought only existed on postcards and hipster blogs.</div>
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This groovy van slash shop-on-wheels was parked near the entrance, selling fresh fruit, pressed juices, coconut candy and many other delicious, refreshing treats. I opted for a large banana smoothie and it tasted how I imagine heaven would.</div>
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I bought this bowl on the day of our first trip to Whole Foods. WF is without a doubt the thing I miss most when I'm not in America, so walking along those isles with a basket in my hand and some american dollars tucked into my bra was like Christmas morning for me. I'm so excited to eat fruit salad out of this, particularly pineapple!</div>
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Hawaii, you were good to me. In fact, you were great. I don't think I've ever felt so at ease and relaxed, while simultaneously sight-seeing and exploring everyday. My favourite part of that week was probably just how much time I had to read - it's something I really don't take advantage of back home. Thank you for a wonderful week in paradise!</div>
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If anyone else has been on a travel adventure (or is planning one for the future) please let me know about it in the comments below! I love nothing more than reading and living through other people's holiday tales.</div>
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<br />Allyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03442153543109091666noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8961238665197432200.post-7036402643494359892013-06-12T00:58:00.000-07:002013-06-12T23:06:15.649-07:00One 'Elle of a Time<br />
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It’s fun, it’s sharp, it’s pink -
Legally Blonde the Musical has finally hit Melbourne! After a sensational run
on Broadway in 2007, touring the UK and North America, the beloved and
light-hearted production has come down under. Now showing at Melbourne’s own
Princess Theatre, this is one show not to be missed.<o:p></o:p></div>
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As fans of the wildly popular 2001 Reese
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headstrong sorority girl from Malibu, California. After being dumped by her dreamy
Prom King boyfriend Warner for not being ‘serious’ enough, Elle hits the books
and manages to follow him to Harvard Law School, finding herself a little fish
in a big Ivy League pond. Determined to prove she is more than a stereotypical
dumb blonde, Elle enlists the help of her classmate Emmett (David Harris) to
stay focused in class and her hair stylist Paulette (Helen Dallimore) for
advice with everything else. Throughout the two acts we follow Elle take on a journey
of self-discovery as she realises her true potential and earns the respect of
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The lead is portrayed by Australian
musical star Lucy Durack, best known for her role as Glinda the good witch in
the iconic ‘Wicked’. This time she’s traded in her magic wand for a tiny
Chihuahua named Bruiser, but wears every bit as much pink. Lucy brings an
endearing and believable quality to the role, delivering lines with utmost
sincerity and making us fall in love with her big heart and refusal to give up
on her dreams. The entire cast fit together seamlessly, from Cameron Daddo as
the smarmy, ruthless Professor Callahan, to Rob Mills as the Abercrombie
model-esque Warner, and even the overly excitable and sassy sorority sisters. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Though only in a few scenes, Mike
Snell steals the show as Kyle the sexy UPS guy with buns of steel and a high
kick to match any professional Irish dancer. His charm (and signature line
“I’ve got a package”) wins over not only the smitten Paulette, but also had the
audience screaming with delight. David Harris’s portrayal of the raggedy but
loveable Emmett also received great enthusiasm, especially after his
transformation in “Take It Like A Man” – the makeover scene any good musical
deserves. Ali Calder (Vivienne
Kensington) and Erika Heynatz (Brooke Wyndham) also give outstanding
performances as two powerful, independent women, reiterating the overall sense
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With eight shows a week, the cast showed no signs of tiring and were full of life in every number. The opening scene is also particularly enthusiastic, opening with the song “Omigod You Guys”, taking place in the Delta Nu Sorority house. The girls all gather eagerly, excited to prep their Prom Queen for her pending engagement.</div>
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extreme workout DVD involving singing, dancing and acting – all whilst jumping
rope to the fast tempo of this fast tempo song. This high-energy sequence
delivers Brooke’s message: “What does not kill us makes us hotter!” and leaves
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I won’t spoil the ending for any
who haven’t seen the film, but it’s definitely a satisfying one with a few
final laughs and catchy song-style wrap up of the fates of these characters we've come to love. Instilling
the message that it’s possible (and endearing) to be both a “Marilyn” <i>and</i> a
“Jackie”, Elle serves as a positive role model for females everywhere and
blokes are just as sure to enjoy the show. A true feel-good musical that will
leave you singing the songs for days, this show conveys that being true to
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<span style="line-height: 150%;">Legally Blonde the musical is now
showing at the Princess Theatre, contact Ticketmaster on 1300 111 011 or online
before it ends! The show runs for 2 hours 25 minutes with a 20 minute interval,
the perfect time to pick up an Elle Woods-themed drink; a Pinktini cocktail. Go
to a night time session to make the most of the exciting theatre atmosphere and
feel like a real star as you get your photo taken on the pink carpet.
Guaranteed a terrific night out for friends, family, law students, cheerleaders
and everyone in between. Book now and don’t miss out!</span></div>
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1. <b>A bright yellow coat.</b> I've wanted one for years and always tell myself I'll get one for winter but still haven't found quite the perfect style. I love vibrant colours and yellow is my favourite, I think it would bring me some sunshine on those cold, gloomy days.</div>
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2. <b>A Vitamix.</b> These bad boys are pretty much the holy grail of high performance blenders. Early in the summer our blender broke, meaning I missed out on months of potential smoothie and juice creating. Now that my health is quite poor and my throat is especially suffering, a great bix giant mixing machine would be the easiest way to get in a big veggie fix and provide my body with nutrients in a fast and delicious way (plus then I could stop spending $5 a day on my spinach, grape and coconut water concoction). Unfortunately these come in at anywhere up to $995 a pop, but if I'm to get one I think I'll go for the cheaper versions found on Amazon. I know you can't put a price on health, but damn a girl's gotta spend her money wisely. I think I'll start a 'vitamix jar' fund much like my 'jonas jar' of 2008.</div>
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3. <b>A camera</b>! Sadly my good old trusty Canon IXUS broke (they tend to do that when you drop them repeatedly) some time last year and I've been relying on my grainy iPhone 4 camera since. It does the job okay, but my selfies really aren't what they could be. As I'm taking off overseas in less than a month (!!!), I'll need to be properly equipped with the tools to capture my adventure. I really loved the simplicity and quality of my old digital camera, so I plan on purchasing another one of those bad boys and maybe a lil something extra. I'd love to get a DSLR and take amazing photos on my travels, the only problem is I really don't know much about how to use them. Maybe someday I'll make the upgrade and get someone to show me the ropes, but for now I'm considering a mini Fuji Instax polaroid camera. I love the wallet-sized photos and the camera itself reminds me of those groovy i-zone cameras from the early 2000s. Did anyone have one of those? That, along with a girl-tech password journal, was at the very top of my childhood wish list. I think I want to get one in white and cover it in little stickers. Or maybe cover the photos in stickers. I take photography very seriously.</div>
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4. <b>Books, books, and more books</b>. It's officially Winter, which means hibernation is now socially acceptable. Honestly I like cold weather about as much as Severus Snape likes shampooing his hair (aka none) but I'm trying to make the most of it, which means embracing movie nights in fleece onesies, an endless stream of hot chocolates and curling up by the fireplace with a good book. By 'fireplace' I mean ducted heating vent and by 'curl up' I mean crouch over, because sadly I don't live in a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ib9lzyZbhcA" target="_blank">Mary-Kate and Ashley movie</a>. This means entertaining myself in other ways, such as cracking open a good book or two. While it being gross outside is the perfect opportunity to catch up with old friends on their tales of witchcraft and wizardry, so is three weeks of long flights, lying by the pool and enjoying some shade at the beach. I head off overseas in just over a month now, so I really need to get cracking on finding some good reads. Last time I think I read four books in the first week, whereas here I've been reading the same book every night since March. So far, these are what I'm looking at getting for hibernation season/my trip:<br />
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<li style="text-align: left;">The Yellow World by Albert Espinosa</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">You Shall Know Our Velocity by Dave Eggers</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Before I go to Sleep by S. J. Watson</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Don't Worry, It Gets Worse by Alida Nugent</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">The Bedwetter: Stories of Courage, Redemption and Pee by Sarah Silverman</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Girl Walks into a Bar: Comedy Calamities, Dating Disasters and a Midlife Miracle by Rachel Dratch</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Lies That Chelsea Handler Told Me by Chelsea Handler</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Man Up!: Tales of My Delusional Self-Confidence by Ross Matthews</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Adulting by Kelly Williams Brown</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">The List by Siobhan Vivian</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">This Is What Happy Looks Like by Jennifer E. Smith</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer E. Smith</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">White Girl Problems by Babe Walker</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Reshaping It All: Motivation for Physical and Spiritual Fitness by Candace Cameron (aka DJ on Full House... I might just be reading this in the hopes of finding out how to get her hair)</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">MWF Seeking BFF: My Yearlong Search For a New Best Friend by Rachel Bertsche</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">The Ultimate Harry Potter and Philosophy: Hogwarts for Muggles by William Irwin</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">How They Met and Other Stories by David Levithan</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Everyday by David Levithan</li>
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5. <b>Big delicious breakfasts all day everyday</b>. This isn't so much a Winter thing, more just an excuse for me to look at food porn on Google images and talk about the love of my life - breakfast. Bircher muesli, granola, porridge, acai bowls - you name it. If it's got grains and some sort of yogurt or berries, I'm all over it. Since we're well and truly into the colder months now I'm transitioning into hearty cooked feasts that will get me out of my toasty bed and keep me full all day (or at least until brunch time). As of this time I will be on holidays after a long, hardworking semester of uni (I went two days a week and don't think I did any readings but <i>still) </i>cannot wait for my freedom. I have absolutely no problem spending days on end, eating my body weight in piping hot, delicious bowls of oatmeal, topped with goji berries, chia seeds and a nut butter of choice.</div>
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If that didn't make you want to go and devour a great big bowl of bircher or perhaps some steel cut oats with millions of toppings, then you're a liar and we can't be friends.</div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><i>The days get shorter and the nights get cold.</i></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><i>I like the Autumn but this place is getting old.</i></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><i>I pack up my belongings and I head for the coast.</i></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Lately, I've been feeling the powers of wanderlust stronger than ever. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">The weather has turned cold, the sun is hiding away and most of my friends have either jet off overseas or are currently planning to. It's Winter when I tend to get most nostalgic for the ghosts of travels past, spending hours pouring over old iPhoto holiday snaps and counting down until my next adventure.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Right now the count currently stands at 33 days, so I'm starting to get pretty excited. My new passport is on its way at this very moment and though I know the photo will be just as horrendous, I can't wait. My heart is aching to be back in the Northern hempishere, on the sunny shores with the heat warming my skin.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">To get me through the long weeks ahead, I've comprised a little playlist that allows my mind to wander with the lyrics and take me to another land, far from swotvac and looming exams. These are some of the songs frequenting my speakers at the moment:</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">James Taylor's 'Mexico' is another favourite of mine. I love listening to music about places I've actually been, because I end up with a beautiful mix of their lyrics and my own memories, swirled around in my head. Contrastingly, songs about places I'm yet to visit allow my imagination to run wild with possibility and excitement for future trips and experiences. </span></div>
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Last year I fell in love.</div>
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Truly, madly, deeply in love, with a line of footwear. Now I'm usually more of a 'dress for comfort' kinda gal, especially when it comes to shoes, but I'm also a huge lover of anything outrageous in fashion. Anything that looks like it belongs in a museum, zoo or movie from before 2005, you can pretty much guarantee I'm going to love it. These shoes were created by Lucie Jelínková and Monika Nováková under the name 'AWKWARD' and are definitely something special.</div>
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The past few days have been a really difficult time for me and my family, and I've been listening to a lot of James Taylor. This song is actually my all-time favourite and most-played song, but the lyrics have never been more relevant. It's weird having your favourite song take on new meaning, and I know I'll never listen to it the same way again, but it adds even more emotion and connection for me so I think the love and appreciation has only grown stronger, despite the sad circumstances.</div>
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It came out 43 years ago and I still think it's one of the most beautiful pieces of folk music I've ever heard. In searching for the video to post here I found clips of James performing this in 1970 when it was released, as well as performances within the past year, and if you closed your eyes you wouldn't be able to tell a difference. The quality of this music; the lyrics, his voice, it's all still amazing and proves that true passion and honest songwriting is timeless.</div>
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The cafe is Grigons & Orr Corner Store in North Melbourne, and I'm so glad to have discovered this gem (well, have it discovered for me). It really is everything I love all in one place - flowers, retro style, friendly people and, best of all, bircher muesli. I forgot to take a photo of the menu but in true 'corner store' fashion, they have spiders, floats, and about 10 different amazing flavours of milkshakes - my favourites being the 'Tim Tam' and the 'cake shake', which is literally a piece of cake in a milkshake. Have you ever heard of anything so perfect in this world?</div>
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Flatform shoes - Asos<br />
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Very Hungry Cattepillar bag - Lions and Unicorns</td></tr>
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In true Ally fashion, I've left this post to the very last minute and am racing against the clock to hit 'publish' before midnight. I don't know why I choose to live on the edge like this, I guess I just like the thrill.</div>
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This weeks little ditty comes to you from a film I watched a few days ago. I was at my beautiful friend Rachel's house on Friday all snuggled up in bed and we decided to watch the classic film Dead Poet's Society. My parents had raved about this to me and I know it's many people's all-time favourite but I'd never actually gotten around to seeing it myself. If you haven't seen it yourself I strongly recommend you drop whatever you're doing right now and go watch it. Forget about assignments, commitments with friends or pets that need to be fed - this movie is a game changer. It's the kind that you can just tell is going to have an impact on who you are by the end of it. </div>
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It's basically an inspiring story about a group of teenage boys at boarding school, and how they become inspired by their English teacher to truly 'seize the day'. At one point in the movie, one of the boys goes to a party at the house of a girl he is head over heels in love with, and this song started playing. I made Rachel rewind it twice so I could Shazam it because I loved the tune so much. </div>
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The verses are cool, but it's the chorus I'm obsessed with. It's a little rhythm and blues, a little funk and a lot awesome. It's that kind of music you just can't help but smile when listening to. The chorus makes me conjure up the image of handsome men and classy ladies of the 50s swinging and swaying to this groovy kind of doo wop tune on the jukebox in an ice cream parlour one warm afternoon.</div>
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Today was a really nice, lazy, relaxing day (as my Sunday's usually are) so I thought it was a good opportunity to finally do an outfit post. I went out for brunch in the morning, where something happened that I will have to save for another post because it's just too big to get into here.... then I went and watched a hockey game, attempted a few hours' study at uni but didn't achieve much, and went to the market in the afternoon to get some fresh produce for the week. Now I'm curled up in bed with a giant bowl of watermelon, some greek yogurt and some tea which I've been drinking a lot of lately, wishing that Monday morning didn't have to come. ANYWAY, here's what I wore today!</div>
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I hope everyone had a superior weekend and was far more productive in their academic endeavours than I was. If you ever have any suggestions for what you'd like to see on this blog, please let me know! My follower count has soared to a mighty 9 and i'm trying to not let it get to my head but I can't help but feel like I'm becoming internet famous on here so we'll see. Catch you on the flippety flop!<br />
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I actually posted this video on my tumblr a few days ago but decided it was worthy of a higher status, and is being officially announced here as my song of the week. It's not a particularly new song, in fact it's not even new for me, but it's one of my favourites and most played songs so I definitely want you guys to hear it!</div>
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Although I much prefer the studio recorded album version, I wanted to post this live performance because it represents great memories for one of the happiest times of my life.<br />
This video is at the Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica LA, a place I discovered and fell in love with last July. I spent hours walking along eating froyo, shopping, listening to buskers, watching street performers and pinching myself that I was actually there, soaking up the California sun.<br />
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Almost all of Andy's songs are upbeat with positive vibes and uplifting lyrics, so they're great to listen to if you're feeling down, or to make you feel even better on a great day! You only need to look at the YouTube comments on the above video to see what a great influence he's had on so many people's lives. His album is my go-to shower playlist and also a favourite for bike rides on beautiful summer days. It's hard to pick only a few to show you guys but these are a couple of my other most-played:<br />
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If you know me, you know I'm a girl who loves her bargains. Last weekend I discovered just how much, when I visited The 'Trash for Cash' flea market in Brunswick. The market stalls were displayed inside and out, selling a mixture of new, pre-loved and vintage clothing, unique hand made jewellery from local designers, books, records and more. One stall even had some homemade deathly hallows necklaces, golden snitch lockets and felix felicis bottles. What made it even better was that I knew many of the stall holders, so I got to chat with old friends while I shopped up a storm.</div>
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The first of the month brings many things. In this case, we have April Fool's Day, Fred and George's birthday, and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edible_Book_Festival">Edible Book Day</a> (I'll admit, that one I had to look up). This month however, the dawning of a new month means a new beginning for me. While I'm usually against waiting for a particular date or occasion to change one's lifestyle, right now I feel like a fresh start is definitely what I need. Lately I've been crazy busy and haven't had time to prepare my usual fresh food or enjoy regular exercise, two things I'm passionate about. Especially with Easter recently, I've just finished eating my last chocolate frog from the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, numerous hot cross buns, half my body weight in chocolate covered almonds and infinite amounts of Cadbury mini eggs. </div>
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I'm not one to stress over food or what I'm eating, but lately I can definitely feel my skin, mood and energy suffering the consequences of my actions the past few weeks, so I'm more than ready to get my healthy lifestyle back on track. For the first week of 2013 I was happier and healthier than I ever have been before, eating mostly raw foods (acai bowls galore) and each day meant a bike ride and pool swim before breakfast, a walk and beach swim in the afternoon. As the weather gets colder, uni assignments and social commitments pile up, I tend to fall into lazy habits which I'm definitely ready to break. Now I'm feeling motivated and excited to stock up the fridge with lots of delicious ingredients, as well as giving my beautiful bike, runners and sports bras a good work out. </div>
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