Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Off....

I'm sorry. I started this blog with the most sincere intentions to indulge my favourite pastimes of baking, photography and writing. But life---read: assignments, tests, work, a recent pastry job interview and trial (Aran, I can finally work in a pastry kitchen again! Thank you for your support and encouragements!), plus an exhaustive application process to get my pastry qualifications recognised by Trades Recognition Australia---got in the way.

I actually have a few posts lined up; I just have not had the time to upload the photos onto my computer. I know, I know; you are sick of my constant laments about how little time I have to blog. But this time there's a major factor contributing to a total lack of time: I'm going on vacation.

Yes. To the lands of eternal summers--- Singapore, then Jakarta, then Bali, then Jakarta again and finally back to Melbourne. It actually doesn't sound so great when you know that it's about the hottest time of the year, and temperatures don't go below 35 degrees Centigrade. Oh, and did I mention the above 80% humidity at all times of the day?

I am flying in less than 10 hours' time. And no, I haven't packed anything. I just got home from buying some last minute gifts, so I'm off to pack them now with the rest of my summer wardrobe. So I will ask you to please forgive me once more. I badly want to blog from my family home in Jakarta, but the internet is really powered by a snail on a hamster wheel. Meaning I can't really upload any photos for my blog posts.

So I bid you adieu. I promise to visit all of you in your virtual homes and leave comments as often as I can, but otherwise, I will be back full force on 13 October. In the meantime, I'll be sure to take tons of photos to "catch up on posting when I return. So see you then!!

11 comments:

Dee said...

Have fun Christy. You'll be just passing me by - I'm in Malaysia. Bali is fabulous, you'll have lots of fun there. And Singapore's great for the shopping. I'll be expecting lots of photos :)

Sweet Treats by Dani said...

have a great time!

Cannelle Et Vanille said...

yay... congratulations christy!!! i'm so happy for you!!! you have to tell me all about te job when you come back ok?
have a great vacation!!

Y said...

Awww I've been missing your posts. Hope you have a fabulous holiday, and looking forward to your return !

Anita said...

Have a great trip Christy! I look forward to hearing your stories when you return!

Pea and Pear said...

Have a fabulous vacation, look forward to your return :) Ali

Mrs.French said...

we'll be right here waiting for you...have a lovely time.

Mallory Elise said...

oh so youre an immigrant too. excellent. but everyone in australia is/descended an immigrant, like the US. have a great trip---and when you get back NO excuses! we trade sleep for blog! hehe. or perhaps Lewis and Clark papers...ahhhh!!!!!!!!!!! i have so much to study!

Vera said...

Christy, have a safe flight and wonderful vacation!

Helene said...

So happy that you will be back in a pastry kitchen soon! I had no doubt you'd find your way there again :)
Have a great vacation!

Brooke Williams said...

christy, i just happened upon your blog thru the daring bakers site and i love it! your photography is beautiful, not to mention that great plate in the post below (with the little red dots)! anyhow, good luck with your travels and pastry job, that is such an exciting endeavor...