WELCOMING THE NEW YEAR

this year has got to be the most amazing year of discovery as I've literally shed the light on many things in my life and the life of others. And as the year draws to a close, there's one thing that I've learnt from this whole ordeal and everything that has come to face... that one thing is to say: "WHO CARES!" and not let anything affect you because people will always have their own little version of you carved in your head but you know who you are and who you want to be... and nothing someone said should change you ever! Esp. those you hardly know you. I remember this song that our youth group sang... I dont know who the artist are... but it went something like: "Dont you be the judge me, dont you be the judge me...dont you be the judge I, dont i be the judge." ALSO! Don't let ppl influence (in a negative way) your relationships which those you love dearly.

Living in Melbourne has been a great experience in my life. It's allowed me to step back and be focused instead of pining around the dark, intoxicated with teenage love across distances which ultimately led to it's own demise, in the face of constant intervention and influence. I've been able to focus on my life, the life of others... and I've been able to help my family out more. I've been able to establish myself and know what it is that I want in this life.

I've learnt lots about myself and much more about who I am in Jesus Christ. I've meet many great people who have influenced my life greatly. They've taught me many things in which I am eternally grateful.

hope you all have a lovely new year
and it gives you lots of peace and joy
If I were to sum 2007 in a sentence...
I would describe it as: "a year that when in the appearance of lost, I have gain much more than I could every comprehend."

some reflections of the year and the years gone past...



TABC Youth Group @ the youth pastor's wedding



Some members of my youth camp at the waterfall, which after wandering miles to get to see it, we found that the creek had dried up and there was no water falling down.



Practicing the coconut dance



The malinkis on holiday



The Muppets soccer team kicking their way to win their division.



Graduating from Auckland University... now time to put the skills I've learnt to work?


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Reuniting with my cousins who migrated to Aussie in 2001.
My family of which I love very much!



Our beloved Hegdewinsky... I bought him from a Harry Potter store at movie world and we had many little adventures with him, but unfortunately he has been stolen... The last time I saw him was at a medical centre. Dearly departed :(



Where would I be without Avatar?



beach adventure in New Zealand



Visiting tasmania



Uh Stony Point! Where you go to leave...

GIFTS

Although we shouldn't be giving into the commercial woes that plague us at these times of year, it's also nice to be able to give to those you love... to say thankful for what they've done for us and the hard work and effort they've put into helping us throughout this year. So off I went to chadstone shopping centre (opening 24hours over 23/24th dec) in search for the remaining presents. It was jan 24th when I walked into the shopping centre, which is reportedly the largest in the South hemisphere, and I was automatically thrown into a human traffic jam. People from all directions crossing paths with bags upon bags of Christmas shopping, chattering away like lorikeets. Five hours later I managed to find half the things I needed. But I suppose all the mad rush is worth it as when it came to giving the presents, to say thanks, it was quite a joyous occasion. Just as the three kings gave gifts to Jesus to say thanks for what he will do for us.



I have been really blessed this year. I think the gifts that I most appreciate are ones which arent of material value. The gift of spending Christmas with my family and having each and everyone join the church service. The gift of my friend giving his heart to the Lord. The gift of finding out that all my good friends will be coming to parachute with me. And most important, the gift of Jesus...

the purpose of blogging

it's really funny how your year turns out. at this time last year, i would've been reading a letter, a sweet letter - filled with sweet words to soothe anyone's worries. However, now facing the reality that it was only just a letter with sweet words, it kind of makes you feel a bit silly. Who knew that sweet words can keep someone so silent. On the bright side, it teaches you a very good lesson. Trust God and God only :) Not because ppl are bad and manipulative, but because we waver and change and are confused easily. In times of desperation we are usually not ourselves and resort to other things not normally in our character.

... it also bought me to think of why I started this blog. Thinking back, it was to originally keep my, "love of my life" informed with what I was getting up to in Australia. It's actually a pretty good method because with being oceans apart, and living in different timezones it's hard to communicate and blogs provide that place of expression. ALSO you can keep other ppl informed at the same time.

SBS RADIO

...so apart from coconut dancing and glorifying our Lord, we were also invited to comment on incorporating our traditional Khmer culture in the church. It's such an honour to be able to glorify and worship the Lord in any language, anywhere you go. We can do the coconut dance, climb trees, sing passionately at the beach, bush... dance around with every fibre of our bones... all to scream out Hallelujah! Thank you God.

the whole interview with other church folks can be listened to on SBS radio's recent broadcast. There are few other new pieces before then and its completely in Cambodian -

http://203.15.102.143:8080/ramgen/record/khmer.rm.

here's a little soundclip of the one they did of me - of course sounding very timid.I was eating chicken and then they asked me to comment on a few things. So I had to put down my piece of chicken and had a microphone in my face. hehe.. completely unprepared.

http://members.optusnet.com.au/kalyanky/interview.mp3

A dance for our King

...getting into costume.

"let there be peace..."

we had a beautiful Christmas service today. It was beautiful because we were all celebrating the birth of our Lord Jesus. The birth of the one who came to save us from our sins.

The youth did three performances, a song, an R&B dance and the coconut dance, that our worship leader re-wrote to be in worship of God. You can watch it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8GWODE_Trkk
We originally started out with 5, which turned to 4, and a week before the performance, one of the guys broke his arm and couldnt perform... so we had to change it for three people. Then about 30mins beforehand we had to change it again, but it turned out okay :) PPl thoroughly enjoyed it and we enjoyed performing it in dedication of our Lord Jesus.

The sunday school did a performance of the nativity story. My brother played Joseph; he was rushed in @ last minute çoz the other Joseph couldnt perform. It was so lovely and they sang "away in a manager" as a closing song and it made me cry. It was so touching. The words were so beautiful.

I love God. He has place my family and I in the right place... and introduced a church for us all. There is so much joy in our lives this Christmas season. Peace to all! May you grow evermore in His favour.

Some pictures...

God's Grace

I'm thinking of Mary.
Thinking of her journey to Bethlehem.
Thinking of how she coped with being the unmarried woman bearing a child in a time where if this happens, you were stoned to death.
I'm thinking of the courage she had.

I'm thinking of times where God has asked of me to a small simple task - to wait, have patience and the right timing will arise. I'm thinking of how even I couldn't do that even though my life was not @ risk. In fact, in hindsight, I feel that if I had listened to Jesus, that everything would turn out for the better. Not just with me, but 4 my family. '

Then again, if I had not gone through what I did, I would not know what I've overcome and would not have learnt a lesson that I would carry through life. It has definitely made me stronger.

the sky has cleared... God's mercy on us

Yay the sky has cleared and the weather has cooled. Awesome! thanks to God. This morning the heat was extremely intolerable and you felt as if you were pushing your weight against the hot thick air - but now there's a gentle cool breeze! Can you hear what I hear? It's an answer to our prayers.

It's almost Christmas - and definitely the best time of year. It reminds us of the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ, who came and sacrifice His life for us - so that our sins maybe forgiven.

In a stable He was born... as a carpenter He lived... as a man He taught us how to live our lives in accordance to God's will and word... and as a God, holy and divine, He died and rose again.

He is my life, my everything. I was just thinking back on my life and realise that many of the things I have done were in the name of God, not for God as I though... when someone said: I think God said that we do this or God has plans for our future, I would comply... i would concede, that i neglected to realise that everything we do should be for God, not for what ppl think God's command is, or not because ppl say it's God... and no one can actually tell you what that is because it's between you and God - they can lead you in the right direction and give you advice, but the final call is between you and God.

That's why is so important to watch and listen. I think that's a big lesson I've learnt over the course of this year. if you put your faith in God, nothing can go wrong.

fire hazard in victoria

It's not everyday that you wake up - stare outside your window and witness a smoke cloud blanketing a majority of the sky - From a clear blue sky to an ominous murky white.

I went outside earlier and a gush of heat just blew me over - I felt as if my skin would literally peel if i stayed outside for a large period of time.

The fire hazard is mainly in the north east, but it seems to be affecting a great number of victorians, especially when the wind is blowing the smoke south. It's hard to get around or do anything and makes breathing very difficult.

It just keeps getting hotter and hotter, and the air is becoming much more thicker.

Most ppl have evacuated their homes.. They've given ppl an option, to stay and defend their homes or flee of safety. there's lots of guides on what is important to take...such as passport, diplomas, impt docos and what to do if ever confronted with this situation. I suppose if you look at how vic is structured, you can see how it's an extreme hazard zone> There's the city and then there's surburbia and surrounding that is forest and grassland far as the eye can see...

however, there are ppl who live right in the middle of the hazard zone who are refusing to leave insisting that it wont stretch that far.


i suppose all we have now is to pray. Pray for these ppl's safety and pray that we will be struck by beautiful rain and weather to settle the situation.

The temperature is expected to rise to 39°C

FOOTSCRAY AND AVATAR & My Lord Jesus Christ

Yesterday, I tasted the most delicious pasta dish in Melbourne - the best would have to be the Jordans - He made the nicest white sauce with pasta, chicken & mushroom, blended with bacon! hmm chicken e pollo! *and something fancy in italian here, if only I knew :)*

Anyway... It just made me remember how much I love mushrooms. It has to be my favourite vegetable after cucumber that is. Raw rushrooms, BBQ mushrooms, steamed and fried mushrooms

This morning I drove over an extremely treacherous bridge. It's what connects the west side with the mainland and it built high up over a stretch of water (which most bridges normally are...but this one just seem rather out of place, unsecure somewhat) Anyway, sometimes when you drive over the bridge, a gush of wind from your left blows pushing your car and I think if you're not careful and steady, it could easily topple. I could actually feel the car being pushed aside and I had to try so hard to gain control. It actually made things worse when you had to stop/start a manual on a bridge filled with cars, and a menacing wind just gushing by.

On the bright side, I got to my destination and back home safely to enjoy an evening practicing songs, watching Avatar with the brother and friends, and drinking sparkling grape juice. What more can a girl asked for? Anywho, Avatar has ended for the season but it is an absolutely remarkable show. It's humourous, gives lots of good advice and has a very intricate intelligent plot - ALSO the characters are very interesting, and not one-sided as we use to seeing... there's a bountiful of characterisation going on. Not bad for a cartoon ah!

Today, the GURU was telling AANG, the main character (AVATAR) that in order to acheive balance in himself he needs to let go of any earthly attachments. I thought that was very relevant. That's what God has been telling me to do over the last few years and I think Í've actually managed to do this - there were so many things and so many people that I could not let go of. I couldn't give them up, but God has been saying in order to serve Him, in order to be a light to this world, I have to surrender myself to Him, and I need to rid myself of earthly attachments... and in return I will gain such AWESOME peace. I think I've managed to do that.

I've managed to forgive myself (rid myself of GUILT - I've given them all to God, I've repented, he has forgiven me and now I have forgiven myself)

I have accepted that the Lord is my saviour and that I live to serve Him. I know who I am in Him. There was once a person who told me this and I couldnt understand what he meant - How can you not know yourself, but know who you are in the Lord? Because does that not mean you know you are...which is a contradiction. But knowing yourself in this world is just knowing what you want to be. It is not you. We think we are a certain person because we convince ourselves, or people have planted that thought into our head. But when we know who we are in the Lord, we know who He wants us to be, who He has CREATED us to be. We stop caring for worldly assumptions but only take on that which is between us and God.

I think most importantly, I've managed to just LET GO... of the past, of past wrongs, of what maybe or what has been. I was in such a beautiful relationship with someone that it would almost kill me to let it go. This clouded my thinking, my focus on life, my relationship with God and others. And God knew this... He had once told me to wait, told me it wasnt the right time but because I wasnt listening, and because I was tied to this earthly attachment, I had faced the consequence of my actions. Even to the point that I forgot what things were like and everything just seem dark and wrong. Earthly attachments make us want, and hold on to things that we know are bad for us, but if we Let go, and accept God's kingdom, everything in it is pure and good.

But now I've learnt to completely surrender myself, I feel more at peace. I feel joyful. I love living, I love life as it is. I have all I need. It's enough. I don't want anymore.

God has taken everything but I am eternally grateful. Because He is the only one I need, the only one I live for.

LOVELY PEOPLE :)

After several years of having multiple emails of which I dont really need, I've managed to merge them all into one. The convenience of this is only having to check one email account instead of a dozen, which were mostly filled with junkmail. This way you'll never miss a single correspondence and all will be happy in paradise, çoz I cant forget to reply : Ah! Breakage from email bondage.

Melbourne is really starting to grow on me. Everyone, well almost everyone, is super helpful and are always here to offer a kind word, and great advice. They are also very welcoming. There was this time I went to a friend of the church's house, and they were UBER nice. They showered us with lots of food, and the whole family came out to the living area to be in company with us.

Kat Mcdowell

Also... here's a link to the beautiful songstress Kat Mcdowell. She's so cool> i remember ages ago, back when i was 15... we had to write down who inspired us as a youth group activity. i wrote her. Here's what she's up to now.

http://katmusic.jp/en/index.php

She has the coooolllesst voice and she is so lovely!

UPDATE: here's the link to her myspace in which you can listen to three of her songs and see how beautiful her voice is... http://www.myspace.com/katmcdowell

P.S. The Adino songs were great! if anyone has any.... can you please send them to me.
I loved that song FADE ON. Kat does a sweet vocal in that song.

K! so I've officially decided to not try and figure out the past, present or future. just let it happen. let God guide me the right direction. Que sera Que sera!

*snort* some Gold Coast Adventures

Shirlene counting down the hours I've been gone. How cute!

Our lives are like a fountain of memories... Getaways are an extra drop to those memories.... they always add to the beauty of the memories; the fountain just glowing brighter...the water sparkling like crystals. I cannot sum up the experience I've had on this getaway, so I'll just let the pictures do the talking. It has to be one of the best adventure I've ever been on. Great fun with friends. Starkling revelations. *snort* some rides. Great shops. Rekindling our memories. Stayin g up late laughing. Playing cluedo with DVD help. Laughing at things which aren't necessarily funny. Hugging Koalas. Chillin with the kangaroos. Eating icecreams. Getting lost in seaworld. Quality time. Bulldozing. Shopping at pacific fair. Eating food westies style.

But now everyone is a million miles away. But not to worry, always ready to rendevous later on.

Holidays are such a happy time.

A temporary escape from everyday life.

Everyone is so smily and chirpy!

& even romances can blossom.... wink wink nudge oink *falls off the seat*

The malinkis celebrating Kelvin's 21st.

Fly!

Guy Fawkes

while the rest of NZ is watching the night sky light up in an array of beautiful colours and lighting what could be potentially dangerous in their backyard, I am watching my glare of my computer screen.Australia don't celebrate guy fawkes and fireworks are only to be used on special occassions, in the hands of professional (so I've been advised)

One of my youth groupies said it a New Zealander had told him that it's because New Zealanders are much more friendlier than Australians. That's why they have it and we don't :(

Oh well, lest we all remember...

"Remember, remember, the 5th of November
The Gunpowder Treason and plot ;
I know of no reason why the Gunpowder Treason
Should ever be forgot.
Guy Fawkes, Guy Fawkes,
'Twas his intent.
To blow up the King and the Parliament."

Ägainst forgetting

I just came back from our Ägainst forgetting bi-lingual reading at the Australian Immigration Museum. it was quite interesting hearing ppl recite poetry in all these different languages. There were many ppl singing poetry in Hindi, and this woman did a passionate recital of a love poem in English, French and Italian. Very dramatic and nice to hear... especially French and Italian. ah! The romance languages. I read a poem in Cambodian and English. it was quite an experience using both tongues but it did incite some "ooohhhs" at the end, and lots of people telling me how beautiful it was. I actually only wrote it last Friday, and completed it on the train ride to the event, so i didn't really practice it much but it was OKAY in the end. Here you go:
Sorry i had to take off the video, because it was pulling my profile down... but here's the link to the video on YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/v/73RWifFtkSQ

my family! of whom I love

A day at the BBQ

A day at the BBQ

Yesterday, I was invited along to this sponsorship party at the river room. It was nice.There was wine and macadamia chicken. melbourne city is so beautiful. The backdrop services as a beautiful background for any occassion.

The arts centre is equally beautiful. There's a chandelier that goes from the ceiling through 4 floors to the ground. It's all very magical.

Melbourne and the arts!

Which Avatar: The Last Airbender Guy is your Best Match?

Zuko is the best person for you!

Family is precious

Children are adorable. They remind us of our innocence.

BRING ON THE SUMMER!

BRING ON THE SUMMER!

Oh i miss NZ! I miss my friends, i miss our crazy laughter. I miss being in love, dancing around in a tranze and living in a fantasy, pining over a boy across the sea... once upon a december...

Today I woke up and went to visit the owners... well the owners of the house that we're moving to in two weeks. We are all so very excited and am I am evermore excited about the waterlily pond that we're gonna have in the front yard... hoping kids won't sabotage it. We are so forunate that the owners are so lovely. They are leaving us lots of things, like these greek pillars, a scary looking mirror and an outdoor stove for those winter seasons. So many stories hide behind it's wall.

...and pictures tell a million stories.



house for sale... SOLD!



scary mirror that the old owners left. Reminds me of the Ring. not good.



Who knew $9.95 can create such a fountain of fashion! I love DFO... And the colour white on some occassions.



A baby in the boot... any takers

And on an unrelated topic, i was watching paths to 9/11 today. It was actually a pretty good movie...acting, mood, story-telling wise... very well done. Much surprised.

A glimpse of Yesteryear

I love pictures. Brings back such a flurry of memories... memories of when i was...


waiting after church watching Jordan, his brother and their friend played heavy metal music and rocking out tunes


mooching with family on Harmel Road and decorating the house accordingly



having KOFA in the garage, level one, and people's houses...


dressing up as characters from movies...

oh it brings up good memories

CaCC youth worship...We love God!

i borrow some bits from Jordan's Kings Kidz evangelism video because it went out of sync, thanks to HDV and a clitch in converting :)

It's just amazing how God works in our lives and gives us the strength and confident to do anything. Those kids just got up on stage and sang only finding out about 5mins before church and most of the guys in the worship band did not know the song, as they usually did Cambodian songs... but we all gave it go.

Then we studied the parable of the three talents which was very relevant and revealing in this case.

My friend had this survey on his blog, and just so I can get to know myself more, I decided to copy/paste and fill it for me. It’s amazing what you find out about yourself.

Name:Kalyan Tresha Ky
Single or Taken: Boo hoo
Eye color: Brown
Shoe size: 6
Height: 5'2
What are you wearing right now: Red top and black shorts
Righty or lefty: Righty
Can you make a dollar in change right now: uh…
----------------------------------------------------------FAVORITES
Kind of pants: tight
Animal: sparrow or humans
Drink: vanilla coke
Month: January
Juice: Blackcurrant
Favorite cartoon: Love Hina
----------------------------------------------------------HAVE YOU EVER...
Given anyone a bath: yes
Made yourself throw-up? yes
skinny dipped? yes
Loved someone so much it made you cry? Yes, then he broke my heart.
Broken a bone: my face is broken
Played truth or dare: Yes
Came close to dying: Apparently, I’ve been clinically dead… but now I’ve alive… been banned from driving for random twitching disorder of which I have to get tested on next week. Oh life is revealing
Been in a hot tub: yes
Fallen asleep in school: All the time, esp. University
Ran away: Into the arms of a traveller
Broken someone's heart: Yes
Cried when someone died: yes
Fell off your chair: Ask Russell.
Sat by the phone all night waiting for someone to call: Every Night… unfortunately he didn’t call, then stopped calling.
Saved AIM conversations: AIM?
Made out with JUST a friend?: yes, don’t quite a lot of things with friends…
Used someone: Yes… but not intentionally
Been cheated on: …although he won’t admit it
---------------------------------------------------------------WHAT IS...
Beside you: my telstra phone which is costing me a fortune to maintain
Last thing you ate: Australian fish & chips
----------------------------------------------------------------Ever Had...
Chicken pox: Yes
Sore Throat: Yes
Stitches: yes
Broken nose: Fortunately, NO
----------------------------------------Do You...
Like school: yes, up until sixth form
Question yourself: every single of the day
Who was the last person that called you? My mummy
Who makes you smile the most: My friends and family
Who knows you the best: My mummy and Jordan
-------------------------------------------------------------------
Do you like filling these out: yeah, it’s amazing. It’s kind of like a get to know yourself exercise
Do you wear contact lenses or glasses: nope
Do you get along with your family: Very well. My sister is getting back with her husband and they’ll moving into the cottage with me. If that’s not get along, what is…
------------------------------------------------------------------Final Questions:
What did you do yesterday: worked, picked up my niece/brother, watched constantine, typed up vacate premises within 30days letter, slept, talked to kelvin in the morning… and um, coughed, ate lots of mangoes and lollies, bought some nice red clothing.
What car/truck do you wish to have: um… any car…
Have a lava lamp: NO! I want one though. Any offers.
How many remote controls are in your house?: Too many to count
Scary or Funny Movies: Scary… I love horror movies.
Chocolate or Vanilla: VanillaRootbeer or Dr.Pepper:
Rootbear…Summer or winter: summer
Silver or Gold: Sapphire?
Diamond or pearl: Sapphire?
Sprite or 7up: mmm Mountain dew
Coffee or tea: ew… who drinks coffee…
Phone or in person: In person. I like the closeness and intimacy.
------------------------------------------------------Today did you...
1. Talk to someone you liked: Yes.
2. Buy something: yes.3.
Get sick: Yes… it never stops
8. Talked to an ex: No…. L
9. Miss someone: every moment of the day
---------------------------------------------------------Last person who....
10. Slept in your bed: Me.
11. Saw/heard you cry: My family
12. Made you cry: Jordan
13. Went to the movies with: My Niece…
HEY WHAT HAPPENED TO 14 *shrug* meh
15. Said "I Love You" to: um sundeia and Kelvin
____________________________________________
16. Ever been in a fight with your pet: Yes… if you call Shirlene a Pet
18. Been to Mexico: does in my dreams count?
20. Been to Europe: what if the love of my life has been there?_______________________________________________Random.....
21. Do you have a crush on someone right now: umm… yes
22. What book are you reading now: burning….
25. Do you sleep with a stuffed animal: Yes
26. What's under your bed? Shoes…. rubbish
27. Favorite sports to watch: netball, gymnastics, soccer
28. Favorite Locations: wellington! & tasmania & melbourne.
29. tattoos or piercing: niether
30. What are you most scared of right now?: My past
31. Who do you really hate?: Men who lie
32. Do you have a job?: Yes.
33.Have you ever liked someone you didn't have a chance with: Unfortunately yes
36. Are you lonely right now?: No I have God…
38. Song that's stuck in your head right now?: Not gonna get us… Russell style
39. Have you ever played strip poker: …um….kind of
42. Have you ever been on radio/TV: yes… through the video camera…
44. Ever liked someone, but thought they never noticed?: Yes.
________________________________________________Random...
what color is your underwear right now? Um black
Whats the first things you notice about the opposite/same sex?: aura
Your Favorite Food?: KFC
Ever get so drunk you don't remember?: …heheh hahahahaha
Are you to shy to ask someone out? NO
Hugs or Kisses?: Hugs. Kisses are yucky.
Dogs or cats?: Cats are lazy. Dogs are crazy.
Favorite Flower?: sooooo many. Waterlily is my top choice… then the nigella damascena, chrysanthemums, carnations and the list goes in
Have you ever fired a gun? …in my mind sometimes
How many pillows do you sleep with?: two
Who are you missing right now: all my friends in NZ and around the world.

my beautiful cottage on centenary court. It's no where as near as the shack on the water that I dreamt of but it's very pretty. I'm going to put knomes along the front.... and add a water feature...maybe a pond with waterlillies. It'll be all fairytale like.... with vines and all sort, morning glory, chrysanthemums...all part of a beautiful garden.... mmm... very highly decorative. Have to cut down a few trees.


the ghost of x-ray's past

Pancake Parlour Pictures

I love God. I am so happy that my soul is safe in His arms.
I was singing worship songs all day and my heart was just filled with His peace and warmth.

Following in the tradition of Te Atatu Bible Chapels youth, the event started about an hour after suggested time - although they actually come on time for bible study, just not activities :) ... having to bid time about 30mins or so mooching around, looking at home-made items and laughing ourselves in the convex/concave mirrors of distorted images, i decided to rest on the dracula ride.

I was having quite a fantastic time until a little blonde kicked me off. She put on such a scary face and was quite determine to get on the ride. My sister and friends just walked away as if they didn't know me :(

Life is beautiful

Life is great!
here's me mooching with my best friend - well in Australia :)



Black outs are also a marvellous time to get to know people. We had a black out during bible study when we were talking about the dandenong ranges, and the mysterious lady that appears with no arms... then we spent about an hour or so in pitch darkness discussing God, truths about life and the vision for our youth. In darkness brings the light.

uh! the most wonderful 21st birthday party. Here are the informercials...highlights to follow - oh how tragic is bad video quality, but at least we can make out ourselves in the million of specs.

Informercial One:



Informercial Two:

The origins of caramaloo

Sometimes you wonder what inspired a song, or what the origins of a particular song is. One day as Russell was mooching in the garage playing on the laptop... this song came to him, and ever since that momentous occassion it has been quite a theme song...catchy, and something that we've sang along too. The version has change slightly and there have been many renditions.

press play for the original rendition of the Calamaloo song. Other renditions to follow including one from the love of my life.



Here are bits and pieces of my graduation that I extracted using the not-so-good belkin AVI adapter... it is presented in super bad internet quality for your viewing pleasures. Thanks to youtube.

stony point mysteries

Ever since grabbing hold of the melbourne train route map, I've had a fascination with a place called "stony point." Stony point is at the end of the frankston to stony point line, and unlike most of the train services in Melbourne, it runs on plain ol'diesel, pumping fumes into the air every now & then.

In my mind, stony point was a small colony, housing round about 500 or so ppl, but an attraction would be the coastline... in which mangroves dwelled for miles and there were several rocks to see on... something like te atatu peninsula on the side that sees the city.

One day (being yesterday) as I sat on my bed, I decided to take a drive to stony point and investigate it further. For what mysteries lied at the end of the train tracks. I've searched it many times in Google, and what was advertised as an attraction is the ferries, train station and mangroves. It sounded a bit mundane, but I really had to see what was at the end of the traintracks.

And here it was. Stony point. Population: a few mangroves, a docking bay. Population-2. Things to do: Leave.. either by boat or train. P.S. the red dress can be worn anywhere.