Storm

Many a time, I feel this song so much...


Storm (Lifehouse)
How long have I been in this storm?
So overwhelmed by the ocean's shapeless form
Water's getting harder to tread
With these waves crashing over my head

If I could just see You
Everything would be all right
If I'd see You
This darkness would turn to light

And I will walk on water
And You will catch me if I fall
And I will get lost into Your eyes
I know everything will be alright
I know everything is alright

I know You didn't bring me out here to drown
So why am I ten feet under and upside down
Barely surviving has become my purpose
Cause I'm so used to living underneath the surface

If I could just see You
Everything would be all right
If I'd see You
This darkness would turn to light

And I will walk on water
And You will catch me if I fall
And I will get lost into Your eyes
And everything will be alright

And I will walk on water
You will catch me if I fall
And I will get lost into Your eyes
I know everything will be alright
I know everthing is alright

Everything is alright
Everything is alright





Matthew 14:25-33 (New International Version)

During the fourth watch of the night Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake. When the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified. "It's a ghost," they said, and cried out in fear.

But Jesus immediately said to them: "Take courage! It is I. Don't be afraid."

"Lord, if it's you," Peter replied, "tell me to come to you on the water."

"Come," he said.

Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, "Lord, save me!"

Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. "You of little faith," he said, "why did you doubt?"

And when they climbed into the boat, the wind died down. Then those who were in the boat worshiped him, saying, "Truly you are the Son of God."

Jazz go Bathing...

Hubby got a coupon for a free car wash. SO, last weekend, we bought our Jazz for a splish-splash for the VERY FIRST TIME. Yes, she's very, very, very, very, very dirty, sticky and dusty. Ewww....

Hubby think there's a spider living somewhere outside of the car. There're webs everywhere, around the number plate and the side mirrors.


A fine clear day for a bath. I think our coupon entitled us for a Wash Max, priced AUD 13.90 x 3.2 = RM 44.48!!! Yes, I am still converting :P


Must read instructions clearly.


Entering the car-wash-machine...


Instructions, reiterated. Windows all wind-up, checked. Aerials lowered, checked. Side mirrors closed, checked. Driver not panicking, checked.


Here I goooo....


Splish-splash!! Here comes the water!!


Detergent...


And the rollersss... It's really fun watching the rollers cleaning the car (n_n)/



End product: One clean car. Two happy customers. And hopefully, a DEAD spider !

I Saw Mr. Santa Claus...

Santa stuck in someone's chimney...

Christmas Festival

Some weekends ago, a Christmas Festival was held in our suburb. The main road was closed to make way for food, rides, and even animals...


Th Beatles came and performed (n_n)/ They were really good! Had the audience jumping to the front and dancing all the way, through songs like Help!, A Hard Day's Night, Twist & Shout, Love Me Do, and so on. They had cute wigs too :)


A butterfly (or a fly or dragonfly) came out and play!!


Weeee.... rides for the kids...


There're many colourful stores setup too. I think this store is selling girlie accessories.


Thomas the train is also in town, fetching kids round and round.


Some games...


Another amusement game for kids...


This really smells good. Pork, beef and lamb souvlaki (Greek wrapped food). Really wanted to try this, but the queue is reaaaaallllyy loooooong...


Malaysia food!! Go go Malaysia! The lotus rice is good. But the char-siew-bao is just so-so.


Farm animals. They're very tame and domestic. They seem unafraid of humans (and pesking petting kids).


More farm animals... fluffy chickens, pigs, lambs, sheeps, goats, cows (yes, there's one happily sleeping in the corner), deer, rabbits, etc...



Deer hungry. Deer see camera. Deer want eat camera...


Space shuttle to the universe! All rides are free (n_n)/

Grow, Basil, Grow

The little basil I bought (n_n)/

Mega Adidas Shopping

My colleague forwarded me an email on Adidas warehouse sale. From the looks of the brochure, it seems to be a good bargain. AUD 3 for socks, AUD 5 for shirts, AUD 20 for jackets, AUD40 for shoes, and so on. Not bad...

So, hubby and I decided to have a look.

The sales started at about 9 am. And we reached there about 10 am. And GOSH, cars are parked till the end of the road. Some are even parked on the grass areas!!

It was held at Adidas headquarters office. They kinda transformed their basement carpark into a super big lelong market.

As we walked towards the Adidas building, we saw many people, who're done with their shopping and walking back to their cars, with boxes and boxes and bags and bags of Adidas items! It really got us excited!! I want to get a new jacket!! I could buy my brother some shirts!!

This was really an eye-opener for us. Really, really an eye opener... I never really had experienced kiasuness until this very day...

Ta-da! Their office basement carpark transformed into a lelong market. No racks or tables to display their items. Just boxes and boxes of stuff. You have to really dig into the boxes to find stuff.


Planning to shop alot and need a trolley? Use a cardboard box instead!! When we got in, the Adidas staff greeted us and directed us here to grab our "shopping trolley".


This is an example of a "shopping trolley" filled with items. As you can see, they're no different from the any box laid on the floor. There're many times when we're browsing around some boxes, and then someone behind came over and said "Excuse me, those are mine". Oppss... sorry :P


Clothes. Jackets. Sweaters. Pants. Shorts. Etc. Bermacam-macam pun ada. BUT... mostly in XL or XXL sizes. And the designs are kinda same. Though it's cheap, it's not really something I'll be interested in. Besides, I can't fit any of them. Still, I wonder why their "shopping trolleys" are so full. Oh, I saw a few shoppers getting 3 or 4 of the SAME item. Big family? Early Christmas shopping? (@_@)''''


SHOES!! Well, at least the shoes are nice. They even have the Stella McCartney range! Woo hoo... But, too bad, they have only size US 7 and above.


The cashier counters... people buying in bulk. Huge, big bulk!



Oh ya, in case you're wondering. Yes, we did get something...

*ahem*

Two pair of socks for me, and a water bottle for him. I think we spent less than AUD 10. And we're the only one came out without a bag or a box.

The Answer to the Curious...

Ever since hubby and I started our life in Melbourne, we get many questions from curious friends and family. How is it like there? Is there chinese food? How is the weather like? Is working life more balance? Etc etc etc...

Of so many questions of the curious I received, this is the one I get most frequent...


"Are there durians in Melbourne????"


Well, to answer your question, I'll just let the pictures do the taking.


Ta-da!! Durians on sale. Imported all the way from Thailand. Not so sure it's cheaper than M'sia. It was on sale in an air-conditioned supermarket, i.e. Woolsworth (Jusco/Carrefour/Tesco equivalent). And there's no smell at all. So, from the display saying "Ripe when fruit exudes a strong smell", I think it's not ripe yet.


Ta-da!! Durians nicely wrapped individually.


Durians are heaty. So get some coconut drink!