Hot, Hot, Hot!

If this week finishes as forecasted, it will be the hottest week in Melbourne in over 100 years - 100+ degrees, 4 days in a row. Melbourne is freaking out. The trains are shutting down, or having to step every few seconds because the rails have expanded; the newer trams that are fortunate enough to boast AC can't withstand the heat; managers are suggesting employees work from home as the buildings keep getting warmer; of course, my own house doesn't have AC, so working from home would be pretty unpleasant. Melbourne just spent about $100million on a super ferris wheel, similar to the London's eye. It's been up and running for a month, and after the heat surge, it caused something to happen to the metal, and the wheel is now down. Don't think anyone's too happy with those engineers...

To My Wife

Since she is one of the few left who still reads my blog (when I get around to writing in it), and the only one to constantly remind me to post, then this entry is dedicated to you, my wife, you know who you are!

Poopie dearest, how I miss you,
Day to day just ain't the same,
Sandwiches are a wee bit lacking,
Shopping trips a tad more lame.

As expected, I have hardly discovered,
Any new spices, or any new spreads,
Watching The Unit, missing the theme song,
Oh the memories, how lightly they tread.

I miss your perspective,
Your generosity, your class,
A friendship formed quickly,
And as seamless as glass.

But don't fear, my little socialite,
No matter where our planes fly,
We'll always have 1241,
And we'll never say goodbye.

xoxo Your wife.

Scuba Goobers!

My mother's and aunt's sole advice to me when visiting Australia was, "Just try not to go in the water". Well, I've completely blown that one this time :) Tim has always wanted to get his scuba diving license, and he has now suckered someone into accompanying him on the journey. I'm officially a scuba goober! The class was intense, packed into one weekend, but definitely worth it. I highly recommend it to anyone even remotely thinking about doing it - so much fun, and it adds a new element to any vacation!

I Can't Believe it's 2009

I always keep hearing that time speeds up as you get older, but I always thought that was a silly cliche that people say out loud to remind themselves to stop and smell the roses. News flash: it isn't a cliche. I think time actually speeds up with each passing year. I seriously can't believe it's 2009. And, I'm 25. A quarter of a century old. I think I need some roses.

Meg's Visit!

Meg and I had an awesome time when she came to visit me over Christmas and New Years! We spent the first week in Melbourne, shopping in the city, going to the market, spying kangas at the zoo, and driving out to the Great Ocean Road. After New Years, we headed to South Island, New Zealand, spending time in Christchurch, Queenstown, Milford Sound, and Fox Glacier. We had an absolute blast!

Check out the slideshow for a story of our adventures!

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