thought #55- why i wouldnt mind calling the eastern suburbs home

seven reasons why i would farewell western sydney and bonjour to the eastern suburbs/sydney cbd

1. frequent visits to the tea room- if you have not experienced an old fashioned, high-classed morning high tea then you are really missing out on the finer, luxurious things in life. it was absolutely beautiful sitting with our little china and view of enslaved of commonwealth bankers on the other side and chattering about love, life, past, present and future. the staff are multicultural (mainly french), friendly and tip-worthy. the place itself is a masterpiece with a glass encased elevator and plenty of opportunities to pose in front of the tea cups.  i'm just hopeful that grace sicat enjoyed her birthday present :)
2. the shopping- everything from high-end designers which make you sigh as you pass their store fronts and security guard protected fronts, to vintage op-shops where you can score a cute dress for ten bones and unique knick knacks and everything (e.g. buttons, typewriters, cowboy boots, babysitter club videos, birdcages) in between. there is nothing lacking. downside... funds haha.
3. the eclectic residents- not that i'm being disloyal to the westies but the eastern suburb residents really know what to wear, what to read, what to consume, what to generally not be. most are also friendly, some high-strung and snotty but i guess this doesnt bother me. it's fantastic.
4. the terrace houses- its been a dream of myself and my best friend madeleine astle, to move into a terrace house one day with a brightly painted door and splendidly rusted grills. one day perhaps... *sigh* haha.
5. the little treasures of eatery- there are about 9076084369 cafes located in the easter suburbs, most of them titled strangely but nevertheless intriguing. i am adamant to try them all one day and bask in the morning/ afternoon laziness with a book at hand and cup of coffee in the other.
6. the scenery- is photo worthy. from the old run down, dilapidated buildings, to the ancient churches and busy streets. everything is beautiful in its own strange, ugly and unconventional way.
7. the crux between laid back and busy- depending on where you are, places such as newtown are sleepy and community focused whereas the cbd is peppered with suit-wearing, on the go, busy busy busy strangers. the double edged sword is rather appealing. 

p.s. can't wait till university. hopefully i shall be exploring far more. nevertheless today was brilliant. can't wait to repeat the adventure. 

love,

ps. shots taken from newtown. obviously not by me. thank God for google.