Are you an A-grade hipster looking for the best smashed avo on rye and deconstructed soy flat white with an extra shot? Well look no further - The Grounds of Alexandria Café is the place you need to go to; STAT!

Other than the fact that this sweet little café is located in one of the most gorgeous places in Sydney, The Grounds Café offers a variety of breakfast, brunch and lunch options that'll surely have you drooling.

In my most recent visit, I altered from my usual breakfast menu choice, The Breakfast Burger, for something from their lunch menu. I decided to take a walk on the wild side and order the Orecchiette Pasta. All I can say is that I took a chance on love and it's a chance that certainly paid off. This freshly made pasta dish came promptly from the kitchen and placed in front of me quicker than I could say hipster. Next thing I know, I've virtually inhaled this tomato infused dish. Along with a variety of fresh aussie seafood and a slight kick of chilli, this simple pasta dish will have you begging for more!

I could not recommend this place more! It's one down fall though? The Grounds Café doesn't take bookings on the weekend so expect about an hour wait before you're able to grab a table. Yes - it get's that busy! So get there about an hour and a half before you plan to eat and wander The Grounds and soak up everything the landscape has to offer.

The Grounds of Alexandria continuously amaze me. While it never really changes; why fix what isn't broken? The Grounds is the most stunning place where every single hipster in Sydney gathers for some smashed Avo on toast, but I don't hate that. You walk in and you're immediately hit with this gorgeous smell of fresh flowers and rustic charm. You walk through, the sun sets on your skin, you look up, look around and take a look at everything this small space has to offer. Whether your there for Sunday brunch, a first date or just your usual deconstructed soy cappuccino with an extra shot, The Grounds will surely have your in awe. I know I haven't written much about this place, but it's something that you have to see to understand. While simple in concept - its execution is impeccable! It's often the simple things that make the biggest impact.

Religion is a tricky topic for many people. A topic that many people avoid as it can start drama that people (like myself) want no part of. As a female who has had religion in my life since I was born, it's a topic that I always struggle with. Especially when people bluntly ask for my opinion on religion and what religion I follow.

Growing up, I was born into a Catholic family with both my mother and father born into the religion as well. I was baptised at only a few days old followed by a catholic education in both Primary and Secondary schooling. So, it's easy to say that religion has literally been apart of my whole life. While my family isn't the type that goes to church every week and studies the bible. We definitely follow the morals and ethics of what is considered to be a 'good' catholic family.

Growing up, religion was something that always (TBH) bored me. I found sitting in church for an hour or listening to a teacher carry on about bible teaching to be very monotoned and honestly always thought that my time could be put to much better use.

To me religion is an extremely personal thing. It's no 'paint by numbers' format to follow. My relationship with God and with my religion is extremely personal and it's ever-changing and growing. I like to call myself a 'pick and choose' catholic. While I am a catholic, I am FOR same-sex marriage, I am Pro-choice when it comes to abortion and I have absolutely no problems with swearing, alcohol, divorce and pre-marital sex. To me, religion isn't just, "here's a book, now follow it and life will just fall into place". Just like life, it's complex. No one, and I mean no one can tell you about your relationship with your religion. It's not their place and TBH it's none of their business.

If you've read my previous posts about travel, you would know that I had planned on heading to the other side of the world - AMERICA! Whilst I am still going across the equator, I've decided to veer in a slightly different direction; GREECE. That's right, Greece. 14 days, 4 islands 1 country and a partridge in a pear tree. Okay, scratch that last one. But OMG Greece! Athens, Mykonos, Santorini and Ios are all 100% confirmed in this island hoping contiki tour (literally - that's what the contiki is called). In less than 100 days I'll be jetting off on a Greece adventure where I'll be sailing the blue seas and soaking up the sun.

Not to fear though, I'm still going to America. I've always wanted to go. I'm not cancelling this trip; merely postponing it. I'm thinking May/June next year will be a great time to take the great open road of LA, Las Vegas and the entire south of America. Apart of me feels that I have to rush around to try and see everything but I have to remember a couple of things. 1. You have a job and only get 4-weeks annual leave per year. 2. You're only 21-years-old. There's still plenty of time to see the world; and 3. This shit is expensive, so make sure that you do this right! Any way... Let the countdown to Greece begin!