all I want for xmas..

Other than World Peace, a 'brilliant solution' from the Climate Change conference in Copenhagen, happiness to everyone, money to the homeless...

Sometimes I think its pretty selfish wanting things when some people dont even have a roof over their heads. So whenever possible during the festive season I try to do my bit, this year the family abroad, I've asked them to donate to a charity instead of buying me a pressie and posting it over.



I can still dream though.. there are some things I need (and want) *sigh* if only Santa exists..


























Books: I cant get enough of them these days, I read Sci-fi, non-fiction, biographies, travel, fiction, chick lit.. I read everything. However I found these two books in KK and I want to read them--I've been reading some heavy stuff recently and need something light-Marian Keyes is a witty Irish author, she and Cecilia Ahern are brilliant chick lit authors without being too 'chick lit'.

For work and pleasure. I need a decent SLR camera.


I need a pelican case for my laptop. Scratchproof, waterproof, shockproof.. I remember reading the label: the only thing the pelican case can not protect your laptop from: shark bites, bear attacks and 5 year old children.

There are some cool tents in the market (pictured above: wind and solar powered tent!). I forgot my tent in the middle east and need a good, durable tent. Santa: tent with an entertainment system would be nice, I spend many long weeks in a tent!
























An iphone or an LG Chocolate touch. I love gadgets..at the moment I dont actually own a mobile phone. With constant travel and being in the outdoors, phones are lost or get damaged (which is what happened to me). But I will be spending more time in the office. So a mobile phone with many functions would be uber useful, particularly in my line of work.

I love Benefit products. As I spend most of my time in trekking shorts/trousers and boots. I need to feel a little less rough and tough and little more 'girly'.


I use biodegradable wash or shampoo (to wash my face, shower etc). Its always about packing light when you're out camping and hiking, so one product goes a loooonngg way. SO when I am back in civilisation: I love pampering me!

I hope everyone gets what they want this xmas.
When and if you can help those in need this Xmas.

Happy Holidays everyone.

P.S If you do meet Santa in your travels, tell him to read my blog and see what he can do about the things in this post!

The BIG 3-0

That day is drawing near. The day I can no longer say I'm in my late 20's. When filling in forms, I can no longer check the box that says age 24-29. The day I'm supposedly a more mature individual.. no longer am I in my awkward teens or experimenting in my 20's---I'm a mature, successful 30 year old. *PAH* I want to be a kid again, I want lots and lots of colourful presents to unwrap, I want a big birthday cake and I dont want to worry about adult responsibilities! Well truth be told I am pretty happy with my life and accomplishments. I may not have gone down the 'usual' path but I'm known for that. I wouldnt have been happy with the 9 to 5 office job, 2.5 kids and a dog with a white picket fence. I have the husband and that at the moment is the only commitment I have. We love the nomadic life we live. Money is funny--at times we're good and other times we live on instant noodles. But that to me is the experience. We havent a clue at times where we're going and what we're doing next but we've got each other and a passion for the outdoors and fixing this planet! Our parents constantly worry as we havent set up a permanent 'nest' anywhere-will cross that bridge when we get there! Am I happy? Yes & No. Would I do things differently or change my lifestyle? No. Is my life perfect? Of course not but I am pretty happy with it:

SO heres to ME on my 30th.. I may be spending most of the day travelling and sitting on a plane-theres a surprise-but I get to see my family and old friends and that I think is a terrific present.

"Until you make peace with who you are, you'll never be content with what you have."
~Doris Mortman~