Freshman

I know I've been neglecting my blog.
Its been a busy week... Mike's cousins came up from Melbourne so we took them around to Surfers Paradise, Wet'n'Wild on one day, Dreamworld on the other...

Then helping Mike go apartment hunting, and then settling into one. Then getting ready for school....

I had my first day at university today. I have a very lame 5 hour break during the day so I went to the gym. CLASSES WERE POINTLESS TODAY.
Lecturers know oh so well how to talk gibberish in circles.. and reiterate common sense bull crap too... so I was very bored very quickly.

Also forgot how girls love fake tan in Queensland. I cannot stand the orange hands and the leprosy-like spread on the skin when its wearing off... UGH. I also don't really enjoy hair extensions that are obvious and ratty.. JUST SAYING.

On another note, I'm on provisional learning this semester and am only allowed 3 subjects instead of the usual 4 subject load. I even requested an interview to reconsider this..

This is how the program advisor phrased it;

"Even though you're physically well now, we never know if you will get sick again throughout the semester and so its for the university's benefit and good."

All I kept thinking was, "Wow they did not assess me individually and all they want is money and reputation," AND "they really didn't phrase that well."

 

You can't judge what I can handle intellectually by what I've unfortunately suffered physically. Oh well, I'll just go get HD's and smoosh it into their faces. It did make me very upset and I cried for the first time in a long while. I just never thought about it when I was suffering through the sickness that I'd get slowed down at school for it. Unfair. I am over it but I just wanted to write it down.

On another note, the reason why I wrote a blog is because I've got memory that is slowly getting worse and worse. Some of my friends actually want me to go see a doctor for it. Hahaha I just think its funny how little I remember of memories.

I'm very tired today. 1 hour driving to commute each way is a little drainer. I put up photos from my last gig in Melbourne at Mr Wow's Emporium today.. here ya go!

MV

I've been so busy in my last week in Melbourne. I did some filming on Monday for an MV, it'll be a while before I can show that off but I can show you the Behind the Scenes photos!

I've just been catching up with friends and blah blah.
I'm so confused with what I want. I am excited for university though - ready to just go get my degree.

Mike and I drove up from Melbourne > Brisbane 18 hours straight inland. If you go through Sydney it takes way longer. I ended up doing an 8 hour straight shift, I was on such a roll hahaha I still can't believe I did that without any Redbull or coffee. Then I rested.. I think it was the headache that kept me awake and powered on my driving safely. But I couldn't hack it anymore so I slept for 2 hours. I couldn't do another huge shift again, I barely survived the last 2 hours before we got to Brisbane because the sun was so bright in my eyes.

We saw over 100 dead kangaroos. We saw many wallabies, kangaroos and foxes about to cross the road. We even had a very close call with a Golden Retriever lost on the road. I hope that poor thing is okay, I was so sad to see it lost from home but it was too dangerous for me to get out and help the little bugger because truckies were coming in at anytime and it was pitch dark. I saw a truck flip over too in Victoria!


We finally got to Brisbane at 8am. Had Maccas then crashed out. I've been so tired, the next day which was yesterday.. we went to orientation day at university to enrol, admit our documents, sign up to classes and get our Student ID. Afterwards, we went apartment hunting for Mike.

Acoustic Cafe

I played at another place last night. It was the cutest smallest bar/cafe. I also got to hear some other amazing artists and picked up a trick or two from watching them. This old guy had a beautiful vintage Hohner that I was frothing over.

It was the first set that I've ever played all on my own.
I've been having gastro for the last 3 weeks so it does not feel good. I think its nearly over.
One week left in Melbourne.

Here are some photos from last night, and some more from last week's show.











Support acts Christina & Chris

Baraki Show

Last night was my very first Australian show, in Melbourne. Everything went so well, all that stressing, fretting and organising paid off. I am so glad I did it. My nerves subsided as soon as I sang my third song and instead adrenaline kicked in. Sometimes I was completely in the zone with my songs.

I've been learning a lot too. What you hear when you're practising at home, is totally different when PA systems, microphones and amplication etc. is involved. Sometimes I couldn't hear my guitar at all, sometimes my guitar would buzz out like crazy, or I couldn't hear my voice well either but you have to make do because out there, in the audience, they are hearing completely different things.

I had a great turn out! Over 70+ crammed into the puny bar space and I was so happy. I did end up finding another support act and Christina & Chris did great too! I totally enjoyed performing, its a thrill and an indescribable feeling. I wanna do more, I wanna share my music more.

I mean, I barely made any money from it but I don't care. Thanks to King, I found my passion. The night was so beautiful. Thanks to Baraki Bar, Frizz & Nino for being my band on such short notice, Christina & Chris for being my support, Michael for being the greatest driver EVERYWHERE I needed and sacrificing his sleep for me, my little sales team and everyone for coming to support me.

I saw more people I was unfamiliar with than friends so I was very touched. Also a little disheartened that some friends didn't come but ah well. It was a great Thursday night.

I think my songs were much more appreciated live and unplugged. I just can't believe I did all this.

I feel amazing, I feel happy!

 I'll post some more photos when I get them!

Support

Hahaha.. so funny. Its like as soon as I've accepted everything, moved on with everything and then finally dwell that life is great! The big monster throws something else in my face and goes, "HA! TRY THAT!"

My supporting act pulled out because she got sick. And I totally get why, Melbourne winter is a bitch to fight with. I'm trying so hard to not get sick too. BUT WHERE DO I FIND ANOTHER ONE?

I had my first rehearsal with the boys yesterday. I appreciate their help so much, I can really feel that they're trying very hard to learn all this very quickly. I can't imagine what I'd do without them coming on board at such a late notice.

Now I just gotta shop for another Melbourne artist.
Oh this show is derailing in all sorts of ways, definitely a learning curve for an amateur artist like me!

Balloons

Had a beautiful day yesterday.
Sang in front of friends for the first time and although it was scary, I think it went well. When people cry, I guess its a pretty decent indication :) I was very nervous about singing the song I wrote for King.

I was also blessed to have the accompaniment of talented musicians, Cheong, Josh & Ethan.
It was a beautiful day. We released balloons tied with roses. And the wind was perfect that day.
It could've carried them into the buildings beside us, but it went forward, up and away into the skyline.

I feel better about the show this week. No matter what, I'll sing my heart out.
I'm sure there will be more photos but here's some to enjoy,

We all miss you, King!