Roaming Around Some More - Hijabi and the City

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Visit to La Perouse and a Bride

Last weekend we roamed around the city then visited a place called La Perouse. I wouldn't know weather to call it a park, a beach, or whatever... It is one of the most beautiful and clean locations I have ever seen.

I don't know much about it, but I do know that it once used to be a prison. It's interesting that they would use such a gorgeous place as a prison. Anyhow, that was in the past, and now that prison has become a museum... That is what I have been told. As I mentioned, I don't know much about it, and have not yet Googled it. LOL

We were there for about an hour (I am endeavouring to go fishing there soon inshaallah) and I lost count of the number of brides that were there for their professional wedding photos. I was a little surprised, because it was 7pm... Shouldn't they be at the wedding reception or at least making their way there by that time? 

Anyhow... There was a cute Asian couple. They wanted to have some photos taken where we were chilling out, so we made way for them, and they allowed me to take a couple shots from afar. That day, I knew I should have taken my camera with me. I usually do! However, this time I was cam-less and took around 100 photos on my iphone that day. Oh well, next time...

Here are a few of the photos from that beach... The city photos are for another post... :)

The cute Asian bride

Moi

I love the texture of these rocks

That large mass behind me is the prison that used to be.

So cute... May Allah grant them a happy life together and bless them with a lovely family...

Why are we so fascinated/charmed by weddings/brides?

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My latest happiness

I flew up to Sydney to bring our car back down to Melbourne.

I've always loved flying. It does get really tiring and I always experience jetlag when travelling international, but nonetheless, I love it! However, despite loving it so much, I always dreaded the start of a flight. The belting up session has always been a nightmare for me.

During the last 4-5 years, I have never been able to belt up, so I would always experience the embarrassment of requesting an extension belt. I would also try to fly with close relatives so that they can excuse me when my flappy arms flow over my designated seat, and my thunder thighs push up the arm rests as they too would overflow the designated seat. I'm not even gonna mention not being able to fit comfortably behind the dinner table... OMG, can you imagine my situation when the person in front pulls back their seat during food service time. Nightmare! A total nightmare!

So... Travelling alone, I was worried... I prayed that I wouldn't need the extension belt this time... and alhamdulillah, it clicked right in! No extension belt needed.... and to top it off, I had to tighten the belt a significant amount! :) I was ecstatic! Still am! :)))))) I have never ever been able to tighten my belt on a flight. Even at times when I didn't need the extension (prior to the last 4-5 years), it would only JUST click in. :)

Once the belt issue was over, I pulled open the dinner table. Then I pulled it towards me as much as it would come. Still, there was room left between my tummy and the table! :))) Alhamdulillah. I was smiling wide wide wiiiideee. :))))

Next, I had to check my seat and comfort... WOW! I looked left and right... This was the first time my arms, my body fit into my designated seat... This was the first time there was extra room left on the left and right sides of my butt and thighs... In all honesty, I couldn't believe it. :) I was never ever so comfy on a plane. Alhamdulillah and mashaallah. :)

Yeah, that has been my happiest moment of late (shallow maybe, but important for me), and I even photographed it! LOL

Yup, here's the belt proof! :))) Seeeeee, I tightened it almost 20cm. :))))))

Okay, so nexttttttt I have to go on rides! :))) I miss going on rides sooooo much. Inshaallah this time I will fit into the rides too. :))) So happy! Just so so happy. :)

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Out 'n About in Sydney

Haven't been blogging since 2010! I've been longing to, but it just wasn't possible.

I've been relocating my shop. Then I went up to Sydney and was on the road for a week. Just got back around midnight.

I love to travel, but as much as I love it, it is sooooo darn tiring... It especially makes me uncomfortable that I can only wear what I take... No other choice! LOL

Sydney is beautiful... One of the most beautiful cities... I also love the weather... Unlike Mellbourne!!! However, I seriously would not want to live there. I got home sick in 2 days. :( The traffic is crazy!

We waited an hour to get into Bankstown Centro (shopping centre) car park, and waited another hour to get out. It was only Thursday! I didn't like much of what I saw at the shops... Probably cos I'm so used to Melbourne shops? So day 1, I asked my husband to take me around to the shops. There were some stores I particularly wanted to see, but I couldn't make it to Baraka Women which I really really wanted to visit. There were some online friends whom I also wanted to meet in person, but hubby's plans would not allow. :( I got to meet at least one of those friends, and it was like I've known her forever. :)) A great feeling.

I would love to one day have an 'blog/FB get together'. What do you think? Good idea???

Anywaysss I will be sharing photos of the beautiful places we saw in further posts, but for now, some of what I wore during my trip...

Roaming the city... wanted to look a little sophisticated LOL

This high waisted stripe skirt is currently my fave clothing item. It was the last one left at Forever New and it's not even my size. It's made of lycra (strechy fabric), so I thought if I can't get into it now, I will soon. :P So I bought it, and very very happy with my purchase. :))))

This amazing place is Bald Hill, Wollongong. Wollong is beautiful... will be sharing more photos later. My outfit is very basic. It was intended to be very comfortable for a very long road trip. :) I wore a cotton hijab which Turks usually wear at home. It's soft, thin, and light-weight, making it great for hot weather and long trips like this.

We drove from Sydney to Wollongong to Goulburn... a country town big on farming and sheep herding (I think that's what it's called?). So I had to have a photo taken in front of the huge Merino just before heading out to Melbourne. :) As for my outfit, you have seen me wear this Sussan tunic before. This time I wore it with jeans and popped on a cropped cardi as it was a little cool at night. Normally I'd wear a longer cardi, but had none with me! :)

Anyone else been travelling lately? Tis the holiday season, so Melbourne is empty!

Oh, and one of my readers from Sydney has emailed me photos of her version of my cake. I will be posting that too soon. :)

Mwahhhh

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