Its been slightly more than a month since I finished uni. The last 4 weeks have been a bit of a blur. I did weekly movies with frisbee friends, a couple of Saturday get togethers and a few brekkie joints on the list.

For the first 2 weeks, I spent most of my time watching DVDs and wondering if I should go for runs. I think I kept up some form of exercise for 3 days. I ventured up to Newtown in search of a new bakery - Black Star. But Caketown’s crumble is still the best I’ve had.

I think I spent the other 2 weeks working and wandering about the city looking for the perfect pair of jeans. I think I found it on a shopping trip at Bondi Junction. Then I decided to spend my money on a new pair of cleats, before realising the old pair is equally light (or maybe they both are heavy). The Asics a slightly tighter but will probably be more stable. I’m not sure when I want to break them in.

In 5 days time I head down to Melbourne to spend 6 days with the brother, then back up to Sydney to meet the sister for another 5 days.

Probably more mindless bludging until Christmas before a weekend getaway to Hunter Valley and the new year beckons.

I haven’t got solid plans for ‘09 and I think I really should get cracking on a new year’s resolutions list. Soon. Maybe.

(Only 2 more to go!)

I headed down to Bondi beach just in time for the last bit of brunch. The restaurant was empty. Then again, its Bondi and its a Thursday morning.

I wasn’t particularly impressed, although it was a pretty darn big brekky worth its $18. And it did make for a few pretty photos. I don’t think I ate lunch or dinner later in the day. So it was pretty filling. Its quite a classy looking establishment and probably does well at night.

Big Brekky.

Mmm, eggs…

Sobo
70a Campbell Parade, Bondi Beach, 9300 8898.

Maybe the coolest looking brekkie place so far. Danks Street Depot also had excellent service and pretty yellow menus. I guess that’s what you get for a restaurant in Waterloo with a celebrity (according to Gilly) chef. The dishes were a little pricey too.

Creamed Eggs with Roasted Mushroom and Truffle Oil

BBQ Asparagus and Poached Eggs

Poached Eggs with Hash

Danks Street Depot
1/2 Danks Street, Waterloo, 9698 2201.

Finally crossed the halfway mark. #6 out of 10. At the rate I’m going with breakfasts, this mission might have to spill over to ‘09!

Anyway, I tricked a whole bunch of friends to join me for lunch, but I picked off the all day breakfast menu. I did my research in advance and found they serve brekkie all day, but only on the weekend.

I decided I was over savoury eggs, so instead of getting the breakfast tagine of eggs and meat and breads, I went for the french toast. But I forgot the french toast came with bacon, double cream, syrup and caramelised figs. Out came a heart attack on a plate.

The waitress (great personality and patience) asked if I enjoyed my breakfast and I said it was great, to which she replied that she was ending her shift soon and will be having one of those. Except she was going to go to the gym after. And I was going to Adriano Zumbo to stuff my face with chocolate.

Kazbah on Darling
379 Darling Street, Balmain, 9555 7067.

2.5 months. I need a list.

Stuff to do:
1. Top 10 Breakfast Joints
2. Watch the library’s DVD collection
3. Plan the Melbourne-Sydney trip
4. Visit places I’ve been meaning to visit
5. Pack 2 years worth of stuff into suitcases
6. Get fit
7. Earn some cash
8. Plan my future back in Singapore

…to be continued.