Hi all!
Welcome to the best month of my entire life! On October 30th, I finally married the love of my life and it was PERFECT! I cannot even begin to describe how much I love my wonderful husband! I will post a blog with all of our wedding photos once we receive them but for now, please check out my October favourites as tomorrow, we leave for our honeymoon in Langkawi!
THE BEST OF OCTOBER:
1.) Jewellery Piece – Crochet Necklace from Tree of Life
It had been a while since I bought myself any fashion jewellery (especially since I had significantly de-cluttered my collection) but I couldn’t help myself when I saw these crochet tumbled stone pouches on the Tree of Life website. The pouch itself can come in seven different colours and it arrives completely empty. This is the fun part! You get to customise it with any two stones you wish, whenever you like. I ordered the cream pouch and filled it with a Quartz & Amethyst. I picked Quartz for energy & clarity and Amethyst for peace & spirituality. You can wear it around your neck or hang it somewhere in your home. I really love how you can personalise the necklace and change it depending on what you wish to attract.
2.) Place – Redwood Forest in East Warburton
On October 2nd, Francis and I finally went on a road trip to East Warburton to visit the Redwood Forest. It was a warm, glorious sunny day driving through the quiet, green town of Warburton. Before entering the forest, we went on a long hike through the Aqueduct Trail. The moment we entered the large expanse of tall beautiful redwood trees, we were blown away by its beauty. It reminded me of the Magic Faraway Tree series by Enid Blyton. The woods were peaceful and dark. We took lots of photos and played in the big man-made bird’s nests. If you live in Victoria or come for a holiday, I highly recommend visiting this wondrous place. It’s truly enchanting.
3.) Game – Bioshock Infinite
I cannot believe I had never played a single Bioshock game until now. From start to finish, I saw why it was so popular. Set in 1912, in the fictional ‘steampunk’ world of Columbia, the protagonist: Booker DeWitt finds himself lost in the strange realm of suspended blimps, buildings and statues. He is tasked with finding a girl named Elizabeth, who possesses paranormal gifts. However, the moment he arrives, he is targeted as the ‘False Shepherd’ by the evil founder of Columbia, Comstock. The best part of this game are the graphics. It is beyond visually stunning. Every time you turn a corner, there is incredibly detailed scenery. I also love the unique abilities Booker picks up along the way. Check this game out if you haven’t already. It’s so much fun!
4.) YouTube Channel – Soul Candle
I’m so happy that I discovered Soul Candle! A few weeks ago, I was searching for some relaxation music and came across a channel with hundreds of clips designed to help you sleep, study, mediate and unwind. The majority of Soul Candle’s videos go between 1-3 hours. They literally have any peaceful music you can think of. You can listen to the sounds of a piano, beaches, forests, rain, African wildlife, Egyptian markets, the Celtic hills of Ireland, island reggae, New York jazz, Japanese tea gardens and more! I’ve really enjoyed listening to a new surrounding each day; really immersing myself in the themes. If you’re having trouble locating new meditation music, you have to check out Soul Candle!
5.) Book – Jasper Jones by by Craig Silvey
My mum recommended Jasper Jones to me and I was immediately hooked. Set in 1965, rural Western Australia, young Charlie Bucktin’s entire world is changed forever when the mischievous Jasper Jones shows up at his window one summer evening, begging for his help. Jasper leads Charlie to a private glade in the bush, where he reveals a terrifying secret. Craig Silvey’s novel explores themes of friendship, trust, love, mystery, racial discrimination and murder. I would highly recommend reading this wonderfully written book before the motion picture is released in 2017!
6.) Movie – Inferno (the latest book by Dan Brown)
I love the works of Dan Brown so earlier this year, I decided to listen to Inferno on audio book whilst driving. I have to say, out of all Robert Langdon’s adventures (The Da Vinci Code, Angels & Demons and The Lost Symbol) this was my favourite. I’ve always been fascinated by Dante’s Divine Comedy. This story intricately explores the chilling tale of Dante’s descent into hell. On October 14th, Francis and I went to see the movie with Tom Hanks reprising his role as Professor Robert Langdon. Unfortunately, they changed the ending but the acting and cinematography was beautiful. It’s still worth seeing but I recommend the book over the movie.
7.) Event – World Vegan Day!
On October 23rd, Francis and I went to World Vegan Day at the Melbourne Showgrounds. It just keeps getting bigger and better, with thousands of people flocking to the event; gaining more awareness regarding animal cruelty and a healthier lifestyle. We couldn’t stay overly long due to a birthday party but we managed to score some show bags and eat a delicious lunch, whilst drooling over the food stalls. Francis ate a southern fried tofu po’ boy as pictured above and I tucked into a delicious red lentil dahl, with fluffy turmeric rice. It’s definitely our favourite yearly event and I love how it continues to expand, spreading peace and love to all!
8.) Memory – Best Moment of October 2016
I don’t normally like to use the word perfect but our wedding day was truly flawless. The weather was gorgeous (sun shining, blue skies) and the entire day passed by like a dream. Our wedding was filled with so much love, laughter and happiness. I will do a separate post with all our wedding photos. There are no words to describe how my heart feels.
Thank you reading my monthly favourites! Next month I will be spending the first half in Langkawi – stay tuned for our vegan travel guide and a photo diary from our honeymoon. Until then…
Peace & Love xoxo
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