Why I love my friends

This is a random post but here goes. My friends are definitely some of the most important people in my life.

1. They get me. They put up with my weirdness and craziness.

2. They are so much fun to be around. They know how to make me laugh and smile like no one else. Whenever I feel down, I can definitely count on them to make me feel better.

3. They are freaking hilarious! We honestly laugh so much when we catch up. I end up in laughter-induced tears more often than not.

4. They give the best advice and are supportive of me no matter what.

5. They have seen me at my best and also my worst. The fact they have stuck around means a lot.

6. They are amazing and lovely and wonderful and fun and great and special and fantastic and perfect in every single way!

These are all of the reasons I can think of right know. I know it isn't many, but it is all I can manage in my sleep-deprived state. It is currently 12:03am here in Sydney and I have been up since 8am so I think I better turn in soon.

Back to the point, my friends mean absolutely everything to me. They are my rocks and I love them for that. You guys know who you are, and if you are reading this (which I hope you are) then believe me when I say that you are absolutely incredible and I want to thank you for everything you have done for me. I love you all so much  ♥

Around the world; Geneva, Switzerland.

This weeks travel post is about the beautiful city of Geneva! Well renowned for its Swiss chocolate and watches, Geneva does not disappoint. It is very picturesque, from the churches, to the lake and even the snowcapped alps, this city has it all. Geneva is most well known for being the financial capital of the world, as well as being the most neutral country during the wars.

Geneva is one of the best places I have ever been to. It is quiet and really relaxing. I went during winter and the weather wasn't amazing so the photos (majority were taken by me) look a little bleak.


St. Pierre Cathedral:

The front of St. Pierre Cathedral

St. Pierre Cathedral first opened sometime during the 12th Century. It is extremely beautiful and the interior is very detailed. All the stained glass windows were very interesting. We climbed to the top balcony of the cathedral and the view of Geneva was magnificent! Despite the grey weather, we could still see the snowcapped mountains through the fog.

The view from the top balcony

Lake Geneva:

Possibly the most iconic lake in the world, Lake Geneva certainly deserves the attention it gets. The city is pretty much centred around the lake and it is really nice to walk along the banks. When I was there with my family, we came across some people in bathing suits about to go for a swim in the lake, despite the fact that it was about 4 degrees Celsius outside. From a distance the water looks murky but when you get up close, you will see that the water is actually emerald green in colour and crystal clear. You can almost see straight to the bottom. Instead of sand, the beaches are compiled of pebbles. It is also very common to find ducks and swans in the lake.

Snow:

Whilst in Geneva, my family and I were staying in the Mandarin Oriental, located on Quai Turrettini. Our rooms had a great view of the city and was just on the lake which was great. It was nice to wake up to such a beautiful sight. We were in Geneva for a few days and on one of the mornigns we woke up to snow! It was incredible!

The view from my room

 When we went out that day to continue exploring the city, it began to snow again when we were in a beautiful little park by the lake. There must have been some sort of exhibit on, as the park was filled with various art installations by local artists. My personal favourite installation was the street lamps which had been wrapped to look like Chuppa Chups. I also liked the white bubbles which were placed in a few of the trees.

Snow falling in the park

I hope that one day I will be able to return to Geneva. I really enjoyed my time there and would love to go back soon.

Stolen off intheyesofninjainu :)

I saw that Courtney Ninja Inu had done this and it looks like fun so I thought I'd give it a go!

1. Height? 
5'7 ⅓.
2. Have you ever smoked heroin?
Nope
3. Do you own a gun?
No
4. Who would you let eat crackers in your bed? 
No one. Crackers leave crumbs and they are a nightmare to get rid of
5. Do you get nervous before doctor appointments?
Only if there are needles involved
6. What do you think of hot dogs?
Can't say I love them
7. What’s your favorite Christmas song?
All I want for Christmas is You - Mariah Carey
8. What do you prefer to drink in the morning?
Orange Juice
9. Can you do push ups?
Gosh no.
10. Is your bathroom clean?
Right now, it is cleaner than usual.
11. What’s your favorite piece of jewelry?
Don't make me choose! Probably one of my silver Tiffany necklaces, a rose gold and diamond ring that is a family heirloom and a silver locket with pearls and emeralds on it that dates back to the 16th Century. 
12. Do you like painkillers?
Only if I am in pain, 'cos you know... they kill pain.
13. What is your secret weapon to lure in the opposite sex?
If I told you, then it wouldn't be a secret ;)
14. Do you have A.D.D.?
Although I have an attention span shorter than the average goldfish, no.
15. What’s your name?
Phoebe
16. Middle name?
Elizabeth
17. Name 3 thoughts at this exact moment? 
What are three thoughts I am having at this exact moment
It's getting a bit cold
Man, I love marshmallows.
18. Name the last 3 things you bought:
A movie ticket for "This Means War", a Glasshouse Gardenia scented candle and a Gloria Jeans Ice Chocolate
19. Who is your favorite visual artist?
Monet
20. You’re stuck on an deserted island with two other people, who would you want to be stranded with?
Someone who I like (Mel, Winnie, Emma, Courtney, Emma, Bella, Ondine, Claire, Alice or Suzannah) and someone I dislike, so that if the time comes when me and the person I like must resort to cannibalism, then we can eat them.


21. You’ve won a major award and have thanked your family, who else would you thank?
My friends
22. Current worry?
I may not have enough time to watch both Beauty and the Beast and the newest How I Met Your Mother tonight. 
23. Current hate?
Pretty much everything at the moment
24. Favorite place to be?
Venice, New York, Geneva, London, Phuket, Bathurst or Paris. Take me to one of them and I'm happy.
25. How did you bring in the New year?
At the intersection of 43rd and 7th in New York City with one million of my closest drunk friends.
26. Where would you like to go?
Spain, Greece, Morocco, Jordan, Egypt, Bora Bora, Hungary, Slovakia, Kenya, Uganda, Germany, Sweden... need I go on?
27. Do you own slippers?
I have uggs, does that count?
28. What shirt are you wearing?
I'm actually wearing a dress... awks for you question.
29. Do you burn or tan?
Bit of both
30. Favorite color(s)?
Pink, pink and pink.
31. Would you be a pirate?
Not particularly. Only if I could be a pirate that looked like Penelope Cruz's character in Pirates 4. 
32. Are you gay?
Nope
33. What songs do you sing in the shower?
I don't sing in the shower 

34. What did you fear was going to get you at night as a child?
Like everything, literally. Spiders, monsters, prison escapees... 
35. What’s in your pockets right now?
The dress I'm wearing doesn't have pockets, so nothing.
36. Where are you?
In my lovely home.
37. Best bed sheets as a child? 
I distinctly remember a spotty bedspread I had which was really cute.
38. Worst injury you’ve ever had?
I sprained my left thumb once
39. You’re on a trip around the world and have to select five landmarks to visit, what would you pick?
The Pyramids of Giza, the Dead Sea in Jordan, Stonehenge in England, Mount Vesuvius in Pompeii and Macchu Picchu in Peru.
40. How many TVs do you have in your house?
One
41. Who is your loudest friend?
Probably Mel
42. Who is your quietest friend?
Bella, I think.
43. Does someone have a crush on you?
Probably not
44. Do you wish on shooting stars?
When I see them, yes.
45. What is your favorite book?
The Great Gatsby
46. What is your favorite candy?
Peanut Butter M'n'M's, Berry Blast Mike and Ike's and Gummy Bears.
47. What song do/did you want played at your wedding?
I've never really thought about it.. probably something nice and romantic
48. What song do you want played at your funeral?
The saddest Adele song ever.
49. What were you doing at 12AM last night?
I was probably just about to fall asleep
50. What was the first thing you thought of when you woke up?
Why is it so early.

Phoebe's perspective on being tall.

Being tall is a blessing. The world looks pretty darn good from up here.

My whole life I have always been one of the taller kids and I have always stood in the back row at photo day.

I've never had a problem with my height but it throws me off a bit when people complain that I am "too tall".

The one and only downside I believe is heels. I adore shoes and high heels have got to be my absolute favourites! When it comes to heels, the higher the better I say! Some of my friends who are taller than me don't like wearing heels as they feel too tall and out of place. I still wear them. I'm not really fussed if I stand out. Let them stare.

If you are insecure about your height, or anything else then don't be. Everyone is beautiful and everyone should embrace their individuality.

The rules of Fashion are made to be broken.

Well, most of the time anyway.

I honestly think that if you follow every rule in the book, you are boring. Have some creativity! If someone tells you that you can't wear those shoes with that dress, then wear it. Who cares about what people think, the only opinion that matters is yours.

I believe in taking risks when it comes to fashion. So what if you make mistakes, how else are you going to learn? Fashion is a form of self expression. It can convey our mood and personality to the people around us. This is why it is important to make it your own.

If I ever inspire the people reading this, I hope to inspire you to be individual with your style. Don't be afraid to push to boundaries a little bit, be adventurous and daring. After all, rules are made to be broken.

Love,
Phoebe xo

Even when we think we've seen it all, life can still surprise us.

I am so grateful for all my friends right now. I was hit with some sad news tonight and I have been a bit of a mess and my amazing friends stepped in and helped me out.

Firstly, I want to say a massive thank you to you guys again, you know who you are! You are all so nice and it is great to know that I have people here looking out for me and supporting me when it really matters. It is always nice to see that the people you love and trust are there for you, through the good times and even the bad. I want to remind you all that I will always be here for you no matter what!

My friends are my rocks. The way they handle the things I put them through is incredible. I can be completely irrational and crazy and it's nice to know that they are here for me despite all that. My friends that have been there since day one are even more special to me. I hate to break it to you guys, but you are officially stuck with me. Good luck. I'm just kidding, I'm not that awful.... I hope.

It is always important to recognise your real friends from your fake ones. Life is precious which is why it is important to spend your time on people who love you and have your best interests at heart, people who will stay by your side through the good, bad and the ugly. Don't waste your time on someone who is only there for the good times and doesn't appreciate you. The hands of time cannot be turned back so don't waste countless hours on people who aren't worth it. Find your true friends and stick with them. I know from experience that your life will be a whole lot better!

Valentine's Day

I'm a bit of an anti-Valentine's day person, so sorry to rain on your parade if you are really into it this year. I honestly think that people in relationships take Valentine's Day a bit too seriously in the sense that they decide to shower their partner in love, chocolate, flowers and cheesy presents, like ginormous stuffed bears that are good for nothing, except wasting space on one specific day. I personally think that if you are with someone that you truly love, then you should treat everyday like Valentine's Day. I think if you only wait for one day to show how much you care for someone, then you mustn't care about them that much.


I am currently single so I spent today sans boyfriend but I was at school with my friends and we had fun. Right now that is all I need, a group of amazing friends. Besides, with me being in year 11 this year, I barely have time to myself, let alone enough time to spend with a boyfriend. I am enjoying being single at the moment and I am in no rush to get a boyfriend. 

Love is meant to be special, so it isn't something that I want to rush into while I'm still young. I know that the guy who I will marry is out there somewhere and when I meet him, I know it will be amazing. Once a hopeless romantic, always a hopeless romantic. 


Nevertheless, I hope you all had a good day.