For what's  noted as my last  post in Australia, is  just the beginning for what's yet to come in Manila. Transiting
in Brunei International Airport upon waiting for the next flight, my mind's pacing at sixty frames a second as I'm 
finding myself  so eager to return back to Manila. Exciting as it may seem, I'm not there for the party, stuff that, 
I'm coming back to step up my game because I actually wanna make something of my life. I could say being back 
in Australia had felt like I was taking  two steps back but on the flip side, I've  never been so keen hunger driven 
to finish off what I've started. So keen.

Regatta short sleeve button down, Thrifted blue 70's style high cut zipper jacket, Seiko Nato strap, H&M Pants

and HUF 5-Panel weed cap.

Thoughts Abroad

Beige has never really been a colour I've commonly worn. Really, up until last year I wouldn't have been caught wearing this entire outfit. It's not that I wouldn't have liked the outfit before, I just wouldn't have made the effort when I was living in Australia. I believe many guys relate to this simply because clothes are so darn expensive in Australia. Since living in the Philippines I've been blessed to have the opportunity to indulge in different tastes in style simply because the clothes are more affordable. 

This Jack London button-down I picked up really tops it off. And when you simply include an additional colour like my Topman rucksack, the maroon colour gives the outfit a great finishing touch. But hey I'm no style guru, I'll let you be the judge.

Having a few hours to kill, my friends and I spent the time wandering around New Farm. It was lucky to even have the opportunity to bask in the sunny skies with all this rain constantly coming and going. But I really like this shot of Frip and I pictured above, aside from a nice photo, it's not often we have the time to hang out.

Taken inside the book room of my mates house. A house of which was once originally a private hospital in the early 70's, had then been converted into an 8 bedroom mysterious fort overseeing the beautiful city of Brisbane.

Desert suede Sebago shoes, Topman trousers, Arvust plain tee, Jack London button-down and Seiko vintage leather strap watch.

Photos by Khai Van Kampen

Phasing out

I'm not sure if it's just a phase that I'm going through or if it's the transition being in Australia but I've realized a lot since having time to reflect on my journey. As much as I've enjoyed blogging, it's given me the chance to re-kindle my experiences in the Philippines in an attempt to brush up on my writing skills, so I totally encourage it. I think to myself, had I not pushed myself to try a different lifestyle in the Philippines, I wouldn't be as cultured to try new things and see where it can take me. For instance, looking back on what I have achieved. If I didn't push myself into new fields such as photography, writing, modelling and acting I would probably be the same old average bloke from Australia living a normal life.

Outfit: Beige jacket unbranded, H&M pants, white arvust shirt, Topman shoes, Oroton wallet and Casio watch