christmas is in the air

I was running an errand and rushing to get back to the office when I walked past the Myer Christmas Windows, a display of windows featuring an animated adaptation of Santa Claus Is Coming To Town that is oh so magical and all kinds of colourful. It was just so lovely to watch kids and adults of all ages immersed in the windows, I forgot all about getting back to the office.

Angels-Demons Parade in Melbourne

Right now, if you walk along Swanston Street in Melbourne, you will see these Angels-Demons sculptures displayed. On the day of these shots, some were given the finishing touches (hence the barriers), being unveiled to the Melbourne public for the first time. The imagery these sculptures represent are quite something, aren't they? According to this website I came across, they represent the forces of "light" and "darkness". What do you think? I sure haven't seen anything like this before.

the city is growing on me

I'm not going to lie, I used to dread the every-now-and-then trips to the city. I preferred quiet, and was much happier in my own home more than anything else. But going down to the city once a week for work has somehow opened my eyes to see more. Somewhere along the lines of the gorgeous architecture and lovely parks and children running around and having fun, I'm beginning to wonder why I disliked the city so much once upon a time, because it's growing on me.

Royal Melbourne Show!

On a gorgeous day promising of warm sunshine, four friends met up and made our way to the Royal Melbourne Show, an annual event during spring break in Melbourne. Where all the kids go wild, even the older ones, spelling nothing short of adventure and fun.

Rusteze was the epitome of the coolest kid in town. He was quite the favourite with the youngins.

For someone who feels proud of herself when she bakes, say, a chocolate cake, imagine my 'lost for words' face when I saw these displayed. I assure you, they are nothing short of real.

Sore feet and all, we had an absolutely great time at the end of the day. There is just so much to see, feel and hear at the Royal Melbourne Show. It's not just a kid's idea of heaven, but a great place for a day's out for anyone, of any age.

With so many to choose from, my favourite part of the day was seeing these piggybacks from thoughtful daddies. I smiled as I heard one say to his child, "Now you can see everything, can't you?"

What a week...

This week I:

- Experienced the most unpredictable of days. A thunderous night, followed by heavy, heavy rain in the morning, then sunny, then down comes to heavy rain again.

- Had a good solid six hours of sleep amongst the thunder and lightning.

- Walked home in the rain, drenched, realising I haven't felt so good in weeks.

- Loved the weather, until headaches decided to surface. Still, no complaints.

- Realised what a true gift being healthy is.

And today:

- Marks the start to spring break.

- Oh, two weeks of break is just what I need. Am truly, truly grateful for it.

- Perhaps it's time that I give some thought to my bucket list?

The photos featured in today's post were taken in the city. The first few were of the historic Royal Exhibition Building and the rest are of its lovely surroundings and the spacious area outside the Melbourne Museum.