When may I start lying about my age? I guess it’s never too soon to start is it? Hmm … what age do I want to be this year? I don’t think 27 is the age I want to be right now. Why does it even matter? I suppose it doesn’t. Or does it? I’m really not sure.
I can tell you that I never imagined that I’d turn 27 in a foreign country. And I always imagined I’d feel much more grown up by the time I became ancient and ohsowise in my late 20s. Shouldn’t I have a full-on, full-blown career by 27? Shouldn’t I be living in New York City? Ah well … Sydney’s not too shabby. 
So – what am I doing to celebrate today? First I’m going to go to sleep (staying up past midnight every night is a terribly immature and mid 20s thing.) And then if I’m lucky, fate will be kind and I’ll be able to snap a pic of that macho fannypack strutting man at the Junction. Oh if only I could be so lucky …
Anywho – since I’m only a few minutes into my late 20s I don’t have anything profound to share with you yet … maybe by tonight when I’ve been ohsowise for 12+ hours I’ll have something wonderfully fantastic to share… But so as not to disappoint – please allow me to share a profound thought and a few beautiful pictures from my Sunday morning walk:
Profound Thought – “You are what you eat – and tonight I’m passionfruit gelato.” haha! Just teasing – how about this:
Man makes plans; God laughs.
Quite a fitting thought for me on my birthday, yes?
Can you believe this view?
Have I mentioned how much I love TAKING pictures? Not just of myself either. 
We were out walking for 4 hours today.
Which is good because I have like 5-10 kg (10-15 lbs) to lose!!!
Speaking of weight … I decided to give up my self-consciousness for a day…
And notso rocked a bikini at the beach yesterday …
I felt super self-conscious and was relieved to get in the water – EXCEPT
It’s been awhile since I wore a bikini like that so I wasn’t prepared for the waves and …
I learned the hard way that if you’re not careful, you’ll 1-butt-cheek-flash people.
And then I learned the hard way that big waves like the ones yesterday ALSO can make you accidentally 2-butt-cheek-flash people (or “moon” – whichever you prefer)
And then I learned the hard way that these same waves can make you do the “no-bikini-bottom” flash …
And last but not least, I learned those waves ALSO make you boob-flash people.
Wow – ok – so yay for Bondi! They got more than they bargained for yesterday. But it’s all good. I was on the Gay Side of the beach (yes – it’s true – there is a Gay Side and they are VERY proud if it) so even though I was flashing people left and right (on accident) no one was perving. Haha! Except for ME – I’ve never seen so many perfectly chiseled and hot men in one place in my life. The Gay Side of the beach is now the side for me.
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Happy Birthday!! Awesome pics by the way & 27 isn’t old! You are having the time of your freakin life in Australia, how many 27 year olds do you know that are doing that?! Just think of all the things that you have accomplished up until now & be thankful for them. I will tell myself the same thing on Friday the 13th when I turn 26 lol.
Those pictures are amazing! Every time I look at your blog, it is like looking at a travel website to Australia. I SOOO want to go!!
Happy Birthday ;)
Happy birthday beautiful! Hope you have a fantastic day! Too bad the weather couldn’t be better for your celebrations… but from the looks of the photos, you had a great Sydney weekend. Wasn’t the weather great?
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!
love the photos!!
Happy Birthday Daisyness!!
GF and I love having you around Bondi and doing fun adventures like our marathon 6hr walk yesterday, (even with one dodgy leg).
Just read your recent posts and comments. Like yourself, I’m a foreigner who migrated to Sydney over 20 yrs ago, and fell in-love with the beautiful places, the hospitable people and the experiences and opportunities that I still encounter everyday. Yes, I still miss all my family, friends, dogs, pigs & chickens back in the Philippines, but I know that they will always be there and its very easy for me to go and see them anytime I want.
I’m sure your 27th year will be memorable, and you’ll have lots more blogs & photos to post and make lots of people wish they were here too.
I’m looking forward to a great week in NZ with you and GF. Just bring extra memory cards for your camera.. FM x
oh my gosh – you so do not get lie about your age until you’ve turned 30 like me!! you are still in your young hot 20′s – embrace it you sexy thing you!! happy, happy, big 27th girl! haha – I learned those 3 lessons the hard way in maui on my honeymoon…needless to say we headed straight for the nearest shop to buy a more..ummm..secure bikini ;) you haven’t lived until you’ve flashed a beach full of people…just think of the smilies you brought to those all those faces that day! :)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAISY!!!
I hope you had a fabulous day and have a great night!!
Wish I was there celebrating it with you, but we’ll make up for it when you join me in NZ.
Love you lots and lots
Happy Birfday! I hope you got my text yesterday!
Ok these pics are beautiful… you say they are in bondi- but where??? Where all did you walk? My parents are here this week and I’d love to take them wherever you are in these pics! oh… and HAPPY BIRTHDAY :)
I’m just a year behind you, and I’ve wondered the same thing. I still feel like a kid!
Really interesting blog thanks.