Of Winds, Rain and Crazy Weather

I can't believe it's already August. Where did all the time fly to?
Only 4 more months and we will be welcoming in the new year!

Lately, I've been finding it very difficult to stop and spend time appreciating the things around me. I use to do that a lot but lately, I rush everywhere and everything is just a routine to me. Sleep, Eat, Work and repeat. I really hate it a lot but I guess that's what work does to you.

I've been really busy at work lately. A few of my colleagues took leave to go holidaying and then this huge tender application decided to come! My balance between my work and my personal life has recently been messed up hence you'll realise I've been missing from a lot of my social media channels lately. I go home and all I think about is this application, I really want down time but I really cannot afford to mess this up! The application is so massive that it can make or break our organisation (not even kidding!) and all responsibility has been placed on my shoulders. Now you know why I've been freaking out?

Also lately, Melbourne's weather has been so crazy! Winds yesterday reached a maximum of 130km/h in some areas. Trees and power lines have been falling everywhere and damaging cars. Even my half full wheelie bin flipped and pour all our rubbish bags all over my driveway #fml. It feels like we're in the middle of some sort of epic storm that has being bringing in a lot of rain - the constant heavy downpour type of rain that makes you want to remain indoors (or better yet, in bed with a hot chocolate)

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50 Facts About Me

Hello.

Saw this tag floating around and thought it would be interesting to do.

For those that read my blog, it'll be a way for you to learn a little bit about me! :)

1. My name is spelt Joan but pronounced Joanne.
2. I was born in Kuantan, Malaysia.
3. I am currently 24 years old.
4. I have a younger brother who is 3.5 years younger than me.
5. I live in Melbourne, Australia and have been here since '94.
6. I have a passion for photography and travelling
7. My favourite number.
8. I have been to 9 countries and counting.
9. Most of the time, I drive with one hand.
10. I love Korean, Italian and Thai food.
11. I have a huge(!) extended family. My grandpa on my dad's side is the head of 5 generations.
12. I have rolled both my ankles before.
13. I fractured my left arm playing kick ball (I slid into a tree - don't judge!)
14. I then hid my cast under long sleeves so I could play on my school's Volleyball team.
15. I love all things Korean - the culture, food, language, dramas, music etc.
16. My brother once slammed the door on my hand causing me to lose a finger nail.
17. I currently work a 9-5 office job.
18. I've had 5 part time jobs in the past mostly waitressing
19. I can read, write and speak in Chinese.
20. I use to collect stamps and coins.
21. My dad once got so angry at me, he snapped my flip phone into half.
22. I love to bake.
23. I am a shorts and t-shirt kind of girl.
24. I prefer flats over heels.
25. I took singing lessons when I was younger and at the entrance exam, I forgot the lyrics to 'Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" because I was so nervous.
26. I am definitely more artistic - but took all Science subjects in high school.
27. My dream job when I was younger was to be an entertainer or air hostess.
28. It takes me 40 minutes to drive to work - one way with no traffic.
29. It has taken me almost 2 hours - one way with traffic.
30. I find it hard to buy watches, bracelets and bangles because my wrist is so small.
31. I want to visit South Korea and Bora Bora at least once in my life.
32. Santorini, Greece should also be on that list but I'm going there this September.
33. I don't like to do things alone.
34. I love soccer.
35. I am scared of heights.
36. I am a devout Christian.
37. I am happily taken since Feb '13.
38. I am responsible for many of my brother's scars.
39. My dad once ran over my foot with his car.
40. I got stung by sea lice in the Solomon Islands and it left a scar.
41. I was a super chubby baby.
42. I have gone 40+ hours without sleep in the past.
43. I can crack my fingers and my back a lot.
44. I am a huge fan of Running Man, I saw the cast when they filmed in Melbourne.
45. I like to build things and put furniture together.
46. I also like to take things apart to see how they work.
47. I took part in a 50km walk through the mountains and completed it in 12 hours.
48. I am a strong swimmer but only started taking lessons after I almost drowned as a child.
49. I am the eldest grandchild on my mum's side and the 3rd youngest on my dad's side.
50. I have a sweet tooth.

Phew. That wasn't as hard as I thought it would be. I hope that through this post, you were able to find out some more about me.

I tag:

Michelle from Mishyymoo and everyone else reading this post :) 

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