This month I’ve been buried under work and study, so I’m really looking forward to a break early May before it all starts back up again. With uni in full swing I’ve been struggling to re-find my balance and despite my earlier advice, I’ve been spending more time working and studying than anything else. Nevertheless, I forced myself to get out and take a walk every now and then, which was a nice change away from my desk!

I didn’t go out much this month but I did go to a friend’s farewell lunch where we had a fantastic 2 course lunch special at The Painted Bird. It was such good value at only $30! The entree was a tasting plate, which consisted of a delicious duck tea (similar to bone broth), cracker with cottage cheese, smoked salmon and pork croquette. I chose the crispy skinned salmon as my main and it was cooked to perfection! The restaurant is great for something a little bit more special and has fantastic service, so I’ll definitely be back!

Unfortunately not many books read or much knitting done this month because I haven’t had much down time, so I’m hoping to make up for it next month.

Tomorrow, my husband has a day off so we’ve planned a Mega Date! We’re going to The Atrium for a leisurely lunch buffet, followed by a movie. With the month we’ve had I’m really looking forward to having some downtime with my one and only!

February was a fun and action packed month!

Earlier during the month we celebrated Chinese New Year and welcomed the Year of the Monkey. I was born in the Year of the Ox and according to Chinese Zodiac predictions, this year should be a good one for me.

My husband and I watched some great movies including Goosebumps, The Revenant and Deadpool. A must watch for all 3. We also won some free tickets to see Zoolander 2. It’s not something I would pay to watch (more of a home movie night for me) but still lots of laughs and beyond ridiculousness that fans of the original movie will love.

I got some Vitamin D and got into my bikini for the first time in years! I hit the pool and drove up north to Yanchep Lagoon. The sun and sea salt did me some good.

Fringe World Festival was in town and we went to our first interactive show! We went to Get Lost Maze and I think I was the last person to figure out how to leave the maze (yes, my dear husband let me wander around aimlessly until I begged him to get us out of there!).

I’ve been knitting up a storm and am seriously obsessed with my new found hobby. I’ve almost finished my first scarf and have already bought more balls of yarn to get started on 2 more projects.

To round up February, we’ll be heading to Melbourne for a few short days and I’m looking forward to lots of good food and some shopping!

I think I’m going to be saying this every month but January sure has flown by!

On Boxing Day we managed to get some tickets to the opening of the Hopman Cup and we saw Australia Green beat Germany. It was our second time at the tennis but a first at the Hopman Cup. It was a really great atmosphere and a lot cooler temperature wise than we thought it would be. I was excited to see them screen my Instagram picture live on the screen!

I’ve been going strong with my no new clothes and makeup challenge. Well, almost but more on that later. I’ve started decluttering and it feels good!

In between work and study I’ve been trying to read more. I’ve finished 2 so far and have another 2 on the go – Long Walk to Freedom and The Wizard of Oz. I finally caved and bought the Fifty Shades of Grey trilogy because it was on sale, which should be interesting.

It’s been a great month for food and my husband and I visited a few places for the very first time – Ciao Italia, Nene Chicken, The Old Brewery and my favourite for this month, Flora and Fauna Cafe. Think bright pops of colour, flowers and deliciousness in your mouth!

Summer is here and I’m looking forward to what February brings!