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Baha’i House of worship – A Persian gift to Australia
The other day, after driving back to the coast from another event in Sydney, we drove by this beautiful building. We decided to stop and have a look. I hate those times when you say ; “maybe next time”. That almost never happens, at least not for us.
As we walked towards this beautiful temple we were approached by a lovely guide who told us more about it. Apparently this is called Baha’i House of Worship. It is a temple given to Australia as a gift by Persia.
As the guide was showing us around the temple I tried to make a joke to Ambrose, that I (Persian) was a gift to him (Australia) He did not laugh. hahah. I thought it was such a good one myself!
The temple is as beautiful inside as it was on the outside. It is not much inside, just a couple of chairs and some large flower arrangements. I think they like to keep it simple. People go there mostly to meditate the guide told us. So that’s what we did. Well for a short time at least, I cant get Ambrose to sit still doing nothing for a very long time.
The only rules was that you could not take any pictures if any other person was in the temple. I waited for bit and then we took a couple of pictures of this gorgeous building. Such a nice gift!
If you guys want to find out more you can to so HERE
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What an amazing day
This was us a coupe of hours ago. Having a couple of kebab’s at the beachfront. The picture makes me laugh so much, I wanted to take a picture because I thought it was cute that it said “Hers” and “His”. But as was taking the picture a guy walked past and smiled at us. You know one of those smiles that says “ oh those poor losers, they are so happy over their sad little kebab’s that they feel the need to take a picture of it and post it to the world to see”hahahahha I could just tell from his eyes and his weird smile at us that this was EXACTLY what he was thinking.
One amazing thing happened to me today. Cannot really talk about it yet, but very soon. Or wait… two amazing things happened, Our Visa contact ( or whatever you call them) sent us an email saying that everything we have sent in so far has been approved, we just need the police clearance from Spain. That is something I will finish tomorrow with the Spanish consulate here in Sydney, sent it to Maya ( our Visa contact) aaaannndddd I believe I am in! My heart just starts pounding thinking about our Visa being finalized.
The other great thing that happened is that today Ambrose sisters Anastasia’s partner Adam proposed to her! can’t wait for another wedding!
“Love is in the air la la la la. Love is in the air la la la”Okey back to reading my new book by Napoleon Hill. Tomorrow I have another amazing and big day so better get some rest. Ciao
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Beers with an old friend from Barcelona and the Sydney Ballet in Darling Harbour
Yesterday was absolutely full on. Think we got out of bed at 5:50 in the morning and back in it around midnight. But somehow we were both full of energy.
I went to do some volunteer work at the office in Sydney. Felt good after 2 weeks of Christmas holidays.
The afternoon came and it was time for an early Ramen dinner in China Town with Ambrose. We finished our dinner pretty quick because we had plans to see Javier for a beer. Javier is an old friend and colleague of mine from the time I worked for TMC in Barcelona. I was so excited, have not seen him in over three years. Crazy how time goes by so fast!Since we had tickets to the Ballet in Darling Harbour and Javier had dinner plans with some friends from Sydney, the beer date ended after just 2 beers. Instead we made some proper plans for next week, dinner and drinks all night in Sydney.
We rushed over to Darling Harbour, trying to find Marnee and the rest of the group. It was our first ballet, neither I or Ambrose have been to one before. We both really liked it, well maybe me more than Ambrose haha.
If you are interested to see it check it out HERE https://www.sydneyfestival.org.au/2018/tree-of-codes
It must have been around 2 thousand people there. not easy to get out, get our bags ( which they for security reasons made us hand in) and get to the train back to the coast. At the station we bumped into our friend Matty who just arrived from New Zealand. Everything was good until he informed us that the trains had been cancelled due to railroad works and the storm. So we were forced to take a bus and then change, in the middle of nowhere to a train. Gah!!
To keep the story short… the train was delayed from this new place the bus took us. We bumped into another guy we new, Bart’s colleague. Found out that Matti’s parents lived close to the train station we were stranded at. Made hos dad come pick us up, we drove the dad back to his house, helped him move some heavy pots. Matty drove his car with all of us to the coast. Dropped us at our parked car so we could drive to the house and then took Bart’s colleague home.
At the house we had a shower, laughed about our surreal night and fell asleep like to babies.
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Summer storms in Syndey and the ballet
Good morning. Or maybe Good evening since I know most of you are in Europe reading this right now. I am sitting at my desk trying to concentrate. Its hard today, cant stop myself to look outside the window. We have had a couple of VERY hot days here in Sydney, I am talking 45 degrees and it has been unpleasant as hell. Heat makes me tired and drowsy and that is not to say that I dislike summer or anything like that. Its just that I think around 30 degrees is summer. This 45 plus nonsense is not really my preference. After it has been hot like it has been the summer storms comes, and that is exactly what is happening outside the windows right now. The rain is poring down, the sky is dark and heavy except for when the lightening and thunders brightens it up.
I have been up since 5:50 this morning. getting myself some breakfast and will start heading to the office soon for my volunteer work. I love the rain because it is much needed, but would like it to stop raining just while I walk to the train 🙂
Later I have date with one of my friends visiting from Barcelona and then the ballet with Ambrose and Marnee tonight! cant wait.
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the flood in woy woy
The other day it was a crazy flood in Woy Woy. Well, it might not be strange to people here in Australia but I’ve never seen a flood before. Growing up in Sweden where there are not much crazy natural stuff going on. Not like this at least. Most people were walking around, taking pictures. These were some who were not as entertained as we were, they were just trying to get home! hahaAlot of people took the opportunity to go fishing during the flood. But I could not see anyone catch any fish. We were just driving around to try and find the “worst” spot. We thought it was where the whole wharf went under water, and people trying to catch the ferry but then we found the car under water. How this poor guy managed this is so strange to me. Why would you drive over that much water when you clearly can see that the road is completely under water!?
Anyway, its Saturday morning and I have been up for 2 hours. Waiting for Ambrose to leave the bed so we can go start the day. All I can think about is coffee, addicted! Usually we get up early but he is going back to work in 2 days so think he wants to get as much sleep as possible. Soon back to 5:30 in the morning again, I am looking forward to it.
Have a great day. xx
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New Years Eve in Sydney 2017
This is a VERY late post on our new Years Eve in Sydney. Saying goodbye to 2017 with all its highs and lows, and welcoming 2018 with great expectations and excitement!
We spent New Years Eve in View Hills in Sydney. We were a bunch of maybe 25, invited to Ari and Hannah’s new house. And what a fun house, an true entertainment house. Well, that’s the best way I can describe their house. Basketball court, outside BBQ and Pizza oven, tennis court, pool, vine cellar. Just designed for entertainment right!?
And it dose’t hurt that both Ari and Hannah are one of the best hosts ever. They just love having friends over and it really shows.
We started with a mini day New Years party, I think people started around 2 in the afternoon. And most of us spent the night.
Starting the New Years Eve in the afternoon with bbq and hanging by the pool.
haha this picture makes me laugh. Monica’s eyes says it all! This is the panic pizza making team. Imagine 10 people running around trying to make pizzas from scratch. Its harder then it looks that’s for sure. By nighttime it was clearly not enough with all the cheese, dips and BBQ. Ari and Hannah had prepared homemade pizza to be cooked in their stone oven.
And out comes 20 plus pizzas. Pretty great I have to say. To the right you see what came poring out of the Piñata. Candy! And all the nice cocktails Ari kept making for us all night. So good.
Here we all are, just after saying goodbye to 2017 and celebrating 2018. This is the now – traditional – Visa Photo!
The spot where we all stood and watched the fireworks for New Years Eve 2017. We wanted to walk down their neighbors driveway to get a better view but we were to scared. haha
In the morning, everyone were either playing basketball, swimming in the pool or still sleeping. I took the opportunity to sit and enjoy the stillness. You guys now by now I love doing that.
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Healthy lunch option – my recipe
A couple of days since I’ve been in here. My updates must be better I know that. I just have been so low on energy, guess that’s no excuse but I don’t know what else to say. Its 2018 now and like many people I have this urge to change. Ly life, myself, my situation, well alot of things. Honestly can’t even begin to go into all that right now. It’s too heavy and it makes me sad at the moment thinking about it, so I ignore it, pretend it’s not there. Healthy? Definitely not. Necessary? Well, right now yes.
So lets all ignore the real issue and talk about something lighter. Like a healthy lunch option.My own recipe!You start by cutting fresh salmon into cubes. (remove the skin of course)
Marinate in: lemon juice, and lemon zest. sesame oil. Salt and pepper.
Mix a big bowl of fresh salad. I like to use baby spinach, rockets and a bag of crispy mix salad. Cut up in thin slices one whole hard green pear.
Put 1/2 lemon juice, 1 table-spoon mayonnaise, salt pepper. Let them all blend well.
Boil one egg pp.Now start plating. first the salad. Then the marinated salon cubes. Over this you sprinkle fried noodles. ( I buy them from normal supermarkets ) Serve with the egg.
Bon appetit!
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During the Holidays
Its Thursday and it hasn’t been alot going on over here in Australia for us. I am right now sitting on our bed, trying to ignore the heat and watching YouTube clips on human behaviors. Thing you guys know by now are my interests. Today started really good but just turned out to be one of those days, you know like those that just bother you.
Just to break this bad pattern I took the car, sat at a cafe and read 2 chapters in my book on what shapes us as humans and it is our values. It actually made me feel better because sometimes you just need to get a better or at least a different understanding on what is going on in your head and in the head of others. The book was explaining that we do what we do because of what we, consciously or unconsciously value. What is mostly important to us. Sometimes conflicts occur when the value of those around you differs from your own value. Makes sense doesn’t it?
I am not going into much more details. Still pissed of from this whole day so instead lets have a look at these past couple of holidays around Christmas.
Like mentioned before, Our friends Tim and Mia were visiting from Brisbane. So we had a full boat day which is always fun. What is it with boats that makes you feel alive. Love them!
Yep, it’s happening. After many years as a girlfriend to an Australian man, this is whats happening. He is turning me into a outdoorsy girl. Just a warning to every girl who might fall in love with an Australian… you will need to sleep in one of these at some point. Now that I look at it actually looks like this is where you go to die. I am equally scared as excited that I agreed to camping.
Picnic is more my kind of outdoorsy haha. Here at the beautiful Palm Beach
During the Christmas holidays we have also acted as puppy sitters for Leggs and Tally. Leggs is a giant puppy that behaves like a grandpa so he is easy. Just eats and sleeps all day. Tully on the other hand is crazy. But I think we did good.________________________________________