New Home, New Country

Jenny and  I have now officially moved from Auckland, NZ to Melbourne, VIC, Australia.  It’s been 3 days since we left Auckland on the 22nd May, and everything has gone quite smoothly.

- With the help of Anna, we picked up our rental car (2010 Hyundai Elantra, aka “White Rice”) from the city centre. Driving isn’t too different to NZ, just a few small differences. Biggest change would be driving with trams on the same roads!! The car is drivable. By no means does it drive like Emmy, or have the level of comfort/safety, but I guess it’s better than having no car.
- Yesterday, Jenny officially started her first day of work at Fullife Pharmacy in Mill Park (the pharmacy is huge!!).
- Called up the Australian TFN (tax file number) offices to confirm my TFN, as I never got a confirmation letter since I applied back in February.

The only complaint is that I somehow have caught the flu from someone on the plane ride. Sick as a dog yesterday (killer sore throat, body aches, splitting headache), but feeling much better today… I hate getting sick lol…

Just Less Than One Week Left

Exactly six days to go before Bobo and I leave New Zealand for Australia. Still feels a bit surreal. Have already written up a list on what to bring. Need to start packing them into my luggage lol.

In other news, Smallville officially ended this week. A very bittersweet ending indeed. Clark Kent finally mans up, realises the hero he was destined be, finally dons the red and blue and takes to the skies for the first time in 10 seasons. A very fitting end to a show I’ve followed quite religiously all the way back since high school in 2001. Hearing John William’s classic “Superman Theme” at the end sent chills down my spine too. Definitely going to miss it

Smallville Series Finale Rating: 10/10

One More Month

Time flies. That’s no lie. Only a month remains before Jenny and I embark on our big move from Auckland to Melbourne.

My home in Auckland has been everything I know. I’ve been in the same house with my parents and lil bro Dill for 24 years, so understandably, I feel a bit nervous and overwhelmed at times. But as always, I look towards the positives, and that is I won’t be embarking on this new ‘adventure’ alone; I’ll have Jenny by my side, and so that makes me feel extremely excited and fuzzy baggy

Happy Valentine’s Day!!

14th Feb 2009. Took Jenny out to dinner at Invito in the city. Both of us hadn’t been there before, but one thing’s for sure. We’re DEFINITELY going back there again! The service was great (not pushy like O’ Saraccino from last year), the food was delicious, the atmosphere/surroundings excellent (situated in a more higher class section of the city) and the prices were very reasonable! I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a good Italian restaurant!

Invito Review:
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
Price: 8.5/10
Overall (not an average): 9/10

Jenny bought me a Nici tiger soft toy for Valentine’s. He’s so cute lol hehe. Pictures follow

A very nice night out. Happy Valentine’s, baby!!

Jenny, eagerly waiting for the food. Excuse the poor, grainy quality lol... (K800i camera :p)

Valentine's '09 present from Jenny. A Nici Tiger!!