Melbourne is melting!!!

Just when you think Melbourne's summer temperature should be in the low 30 degrees, think again!

Melbourne is officially in it's hottest-known heatwave since Tuesday after the temperature again broke through the 43 degrees mark. It was back in 1855 when Melbourne has had 3 consecutive days above 43 Celsius. Should I feel lucky to be part of this "memorable" occasion? :D

Because of the blistering heat, there were power failures across Victoria, local train network had to cancel at least 1,300 services to date, a number of highly seeded tennis players had to "retire" from the Australian Open, etc. The list goes on!

Just when you thought it can't get any worse, my car temperature was showing 50 degrees this afternoon. Lucky that I had all my windows well tinted, at least keeping some of the heat out.

At this scorching temperature, it should be made legal to go nude in public! :D

Credit crunch? Think again!

For a number of months now, credit crisis, recession, massive cuts in jobs have been a hot topic in both local and international newspapers. They are painting a very bleak outlook for 09. I for one believe all of them got it very wrong!

I reckon we have more cash than ever to spend. Credit availability is overflowing in the market. No one is thinking twice in buying anything, not to mention if they need it in the first place.

Don't trust me? I have solid evidence!

Original price was $179.50, "reduced" to $901!

There is a new "sale" in town!

Parents' 40th Anniversary

12th January 2009 marked my parents' 40th anniversary. Both my missus and myself made a short trip back to KL first week of Jan to celebrate their milestone. It was all meant to be a surprise and it turned out just that. :D We all did a really good job keeping the surprise dinner a secret. My dad's eyes were red and mom cried when they found out. That's GOLD!

We made a song length slide show to commemorate their 40 years as husband and wife and the family they have built. It took us a while to get the right song, when we came across a song entitled "Voyage" by John McDermott, we knew this was THE song for them. It basically sums it up what they had gone through the last 40 years. Very meaningful!

I've attached the video below, followed by the lyrics. Enjoy!

I am a sailor and you're my first mate
We signed on together, we coupled our fate
We hauled up our anchor determined not to fail
For the hearts treasure together we set sail

With no maps to guide us, we steered our own course
We rode out the storms when the winds were gale force
We sat out the doldrums in patience and hope
Working together we learned how to cope

Life is an ocean, love is a boat
In troubled waters it keeps us afloat
When we started the voyage
There was just me and you
Now gathered around us we have our own crew

Together we're in this relationship
We've built it with care to last the whole trip
Our true destination is not marked on any chart
We're navigating for the shores of the heart

Life is an ocean, love is a boat
In troubled waters it keeps us afloat
When we started the voyage
There was just me and you
Now gathered around us we have our own crew