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Maybe it’s about time I spill the beans about what makes me feel so anxious last week.
I was short-listed as mid-weight designer in studio that I’ve been dying to work in. It was all coincidence, that I found out they were looking for new designer. I applied for it and asked to come to their new studio for interview.
There’s nothing that I don’t like working as book designer where I am now. I feel that I just need to do it for my own sake. Even though, I wasn’t quite ready, but I think it will always end up with the same reason. I will always feel not ready, fear of being fail, unable to achieve that I always dream of. I’m afraid to face with my own disappointment.
I don’t want to keep dreaming. So I went for it.
I was so nervous and wasn’t quite focus during the interview. It wasn’t me at my best. No confirmation until now but I have a feeling it won’t be a good one. I’ll accept any results with satisfaction. I believe everything happens with reason. I will take it in positively.
Ps: I won’t post anything more about it if I don’t get it. Their new studio is very lovely and two level storey, filled in with white space interiors, very spacey indeed. Btw, I am off to Melbourne early tomorrow morning, be back on Tuesday. So thrill and excited, wohooo…
Some words of wisdom to share?
Image: a spread from Whatever you think, think the opposite by Paul Arden. It’s a VERY good book, buy the book from here.
Last Saturday I went to Montville with my family, one of the Sunshine Coast hinterland towns. It sits amongst lush green fields and pocket rainforest, about 90 kilometres north of Brisbane. It took us around hour and half drive from my place (the south of Brisbane).
Once you’ve drive up the hills, the views just so spectacular. Lots of green hills dotted with dairy farms and acreage living, I had lots of fun looking at the cows. The weather is great since it’s in the hinterland the temperature is always cooler. You can feel the air is just so clean, so much better than in Brisbane (even though it’s winter now).
Montville is famous for their pretty village. There are plenty of small shops along the roads. I was so excited looking at their cute cottages looking shop. The antique and craft shops steal my attention straight away. Did I mention that there is a water wheels in front of a tea shop? (Sorry no photo posted)
Although, to be honest I was expected more of the shops. You can feel it’s kinda bit too commercial, lot’s of nice gifts shop but they aren’t that original. You could feel a bit touristy too around the village. But I did find some good ones, which are: The Country Lane, craft / vintage shop sells mainly tole painting signs and home wares, very crafty country objects. It’s my favourite, I’ll post more about it separately. The cuckoo shops is very famous for their original German’s manmade cuckoo shops. They are very lovely. I can’t get enough with the candy shop, very ‘licious. The small antique shop is nice too. Oh, I really like the witch statues (photo above). They are around $125 AUD each. I want one for my backyards (to creep some crows away ehehe or just for fun). Visit here for more Montville guide.
The rainforest walk is the other famous thing to do at the hinterland. I went for an hour rainforest walk. The trees are probably around 600 years old. Its huge and tall, it’s quite amazing to see them. Nearby the rainforest walk, there are some nice spot for BBQ and kids too play around. The view from there is amazing, facing the glasshouse mountain (photo above).
Around Montville, there are some winery, nursery and strawberry farms you can visit too along the way. I didn't have enough time to do them all, maybe next time.
Apart from the busy shop, Montville is a great place for quiet relaxing (or romantic) getaway, great for family holiday too. It’s a peaceful place. I could imagine having a small lodge over there.
ps: I was nearly catch a cold after the trip (probably too tired)
