Thank you for having me, Emily!
My name is Alli and I blog over at The illustrated adventures of Albert Snowbell. Like Em, I love to travel - my husband Rob and I have spent the last seven months photographing and eating our way from China to London through Mongolia, Russia, Uzbekistan, Turkey and Europe. We're heading home to Australia for Christmas.
Second question from em: What sometimes makes your life a sticky, gooey mess?
My name is Alli and I blog over at The illustrated adventures of Albert Snowbell. Like Em, I love to travel - my husband Rob and I have spent the last seven months photographing and eating our way from China to London through Mongolia, Russia, Uzbekistan, Turkey and Europe. We're heading home to Australia for Christmas.
First, question from em: What makes your life sweet?
'My people' make my life sweet – my wonderfully nutty family, some pretty darn fabulous
friends, and a love that makes my world make sense. Rob and I have been friends
since we were 13 and 14, sweethearts since we were 15 and 16. We have grown up
together, adopted each other’s families, and become each other’s soul
mate. He makes me laugh, almost always
does the dishes and pretends he can’t remember my teenage angst. I appreciate
all of these equally, and pretend that I have forgotten that he used to have
car logos on all of his t’shirts. Our ‘normal life’ is a little crazy, so it
has been such a treat to spend the last seven months seeing a bit of the world
and just hanging out together. We are beyond
excited to catch up with the rest of “our people” for Christmas back in
Australia though!
Excited catch ups with Mum and Dad at Ataturk Airport, Istanbul in September |
L: Champagne with our families R: Our mums and sisters (on a rather 'sweet' day for us!) |
My lovely grandparents (Hi Manna & Papa!), and my copy-cat dress! |
Second question from em: What sometimes makes your life a sticky, gooey mess?
Me. I tend
to spill things, which netted me the
nickname “Whoopsy” at work after the
millionth cup of English Breakfast on my keyboard. It gets a little
embarrassing. But other than hot drinks in the electronics, it’s just plain
old reality that makes our life a mess! February will be a bit of a shock to
the system – back to Rob’s crazy hospital rosters, communicating via notes on
the kitchen bench and having dinner together once a week. Rob has also just
reminded me that my compulsive multi-tasking doesn’t help, either. He has a
point, and I definitely don’t intend to work three jobs again. But I think his
work roster is more to blame. Can’t we just stay travelling, please?
This isn't an expression Australians usually use, but Happy Holidays everyone!
Wedding photos courtesy of Lisa Atkinson.
- A few pics from China, Mongolia and Uzbekistan -
This isn't an expression Australians usually use, but Happy Holidays everyone!
Wedding photos courtesy of Lisa Atkinson.
Thanks again for having me Em! Safe flight home x
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for posting! Your photos are really beautiful. I love how you pulled together the Mongolia/ China photos. Merry Christmas and YOU have a safe return!
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