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I'd really love to visit some Mediterranean countries - Italy, Greece, Spain, Turkey. I'd eat heaps of awesome food and take photos of the sea and countryside. Actually that's what I do on every holiday, but this is so different to the countries I've visited before. Someday!
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I can think of a bunch of useful things, but as to the 'best' I really don't know... I suppose that means that the best start would be to educate yourself about the impact your actions have on the environment and how best to alter those habits.
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I've only been back in Perth a few months, and to honest... I'm a homebody. I hang out at home, or other people's houses. Boring I know, but necessary to save moneys for the wedding. I like nice bars like the Brisbane or the Queens, and am really liking Coode St Cafe (now my local cafe) since moving here. I still have to check out all the new small bars that started popping up after we moved to Canberra. At the moment I'm liking local markets and festivals for something to do.
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Good question! At the moment I love the control, the cruisy lifestyle... but I do sometimes worry that I'm simply not business minded enough to really GROW this business into something that I could actually, say, pay of a mortgage or support kids with. There are times where I think it would be simpler in a lot of ways to just work for 'the man' and it would give me much more of a disposable income, though less time and less control. On the other hand, if I do want to buy a house or have kids eventually then the flexible hours might be good to have. I also love my job more than anyone else I know, except perhaps other self-employed people.
I am toying with the idea of spending a year or so abroad (probably London) in a year or so - and I really don't want to freelance from home in a foreign city, so I'd probably have to give it up for that time at least. And once you stop it's so hard to start again...
Uh, short answer: not really sure where I see myself at all in 5 years. -
Going for freelancing full time instead of looking for a new job when I moved to Canberra with The Boy. Totally new city, didn't know anyone apart from people I'd met through Twitter, not really enough existing clients to support myself to begin with. It could have all gone wrong, but it all worked out pretty well in the end - well enough to keep doing it for now anyway! I'm really glad I took this risk, and hope I can keep on growing my business!
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I'm looking forward to seeing Sucker Punch at the moment, even though it's getting heaps of awful reviews and comparisons to The Last Airbender in terms of suckiness. I think if I go in expecting nothing more than eye-candy and cool burlesque outfits I won't be disappointed.
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Grass. And green apple. And sometimes lime. All good things.
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I like watching movies that I'm really excited about or have cool special effects or action sequences at the cinema. I like watching silly movies that I can make fun of at home so I don't annoy so many other people!
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Buy a house like the one I described in the last question! Although again, with house prices here and the proximity to the city that I'm used to, I'd probably still need to pitch in more money in addition to the million to get it @_@
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Ooh, I have been thinking about this lately. I think I'd like something with an interesting and energy efficient design. I like exposed rafters and light coloured wooden floors. A huge kitchen with lots of bench space and a big oven. An open plan dining area with enough space to entertain a large party. A big deck and well stocked vegetable/fruit garden outside. A studio/sewing/craft room with a nice view.
I don't know if I'll ever be able to afford this with current house/land prices in Perth! -
I'm almost always barefoot or wearing thongs/flats, so generally no socks for me! Unless I'm exercising and wearing sneakers. So my socks unfortunately go unnamed.
Fun fact: I have a wicked ballet flats tan from wearing the same pair too much in the sun. -
I love taking photos but hate being in them. Luckily in most situations I have the biggest camera and get to be the one taking them by virtue of this. I'm trying to get over my dislike of having my photo taken, especially as my wedding is this year so I don't think I'll be able to escape the camera then.
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Curiousity mainly! I like learning new things and playing with new toys, so that gives me the drive to work to purchase these toys and learn things.
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I like to think my fears are completely justified and thus not phobias, but I'm a bit scared of jumping on/off/over things, even at a low height. I'm not terribly confident in my ability and am convinced I'll break a leg or something. I used to even refuse to dive off the diving blocks when I was into swimming.
There was also the time when crickets invaded our apartment en mass and we were having to kill 20+ each day, and I spent a good amount of time just sitting on the floor clutching a can of bug spray and twitching. -
Erm... well my instinct is to say to hang out with my loved ones, so I'm going to say I'd throw a really massive awesome party! That's sort of an achievement right?
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I'm loving the RunKeeper app at the moment, since I'm fascinated enough with the stats that it gives me that it's actually inspiring me to run. Also helps that it was free!
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Cherry ripe! Although I don't really buy chocolate bars these days... blocks of plain dark chocolate ftw!
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I've read heaps of good books lately, but 'Eva Luna' by Isabel Allende, which I had to read for year 11 or 12 English Lit. still stands out for me. I love the colourful characters and the surreality of it all.
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The original plan was to stay in Canberra 2-3 years, then head back to Perth. All of mine and Jeff's families are here, as well as all the people we grew up with... it was definitely sad saying goodbye to the friends we made over our 2 years in Canberra, but I just don't think I'd want to live there forever.
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Interior decorating? Currently it mainly includes Ikea, because I can't really afford much else... but I like clean lines, black/white with splashes of colour and ornaments that don't require much dusting. At the moment I'm on the lookout for some cool prints or artwork to hang on my walls.
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Chisa’s Bio
Canberra, Australia
Freelance web design + illustrator by day; crafter, wannabe photographer, baking enthusiast and creative everythinger by night.
