The cool weather, the breeze that freshens and brightens up your day.

The friendly people.

The initial thought of coming home didn't look that inviting. Back to home where I have not met anyone for 10 months, where it will be hard to relate to people (quite possible) would be a nightmare for a social creature like me.

It took me a while to finally get used to life in Brisbane and appreciate everything about it. Now, I had to et my stuff packed and be home for the holidays.

The friendships forged, times spent together, all left where they were.

The love found, the times treasured, all kept inside locked tightly as memories.

The fear of coming back to a reverse culture shock - uncertainty, unfamiliarity.

But as I boarded my flight and started to feel more at ease. And then though part of a possible SOP, Singapor Airlines steward Ong Pang Kay looked at me and said: " Welcome home."

Everything all fell into place.

One more exam and then I will be done. But I need to pass this exam just to pass this class. Goodness. Talk about stress.

Morning teas have been good. Delicious chocolate muffins, berry muffins, butter cookies,double chocolate cookies. All washed down with a nice warm cup of coffee. Definitely the best thing to wake up to.

Bugs. I hate bugs.

Well its past the time where they just all feel the warm weather nearing and start swarming the streets. But I hate them. I really do. And these aren't the only bugs that I have to tolerate with. Some bugs are just so annoying. They make their freaking own judgement when it is none of their business whatsoever and think they are all fantastic. Seriously, if they were that great, go get laid or something. Ugh.

I am so going to hate packing. Really. Thankfully I have more days this time to do so since I end earlier than last semester. Then it will be a week that I am looking forward to spending with him. That is good enough an incentive to try and pack up as fast as possible.

Back to editing. Ugh ugh ugh.

MICHELLE, I am craving Waraku, Tonkichi, Hanabi, chicken rice, bbq wings, stingray, ayam goreng, kang kong, dim sum, wanton mee, ipoh hor fun, sweet & sour pork, mushroom swiss burgers, beef noodles... ok the list goes on and on and on! So beware of me and Steph!

Light fluffy spongecake.

A whole tray of it.

A taste that comforts the soul. Simple and statisfying.

Soft to the touch, substantial to the tummy.

All topped off with a delicious lemon icing - sweet, sharp and with a tinge of buttery feel to it, finished with a creamy texture.

That's one of the best things today. Morning tea.