Chinese New Year

Chinese New year came and went. This year's CNY is very different for me.

First, I had my reunion dinner at my in-laws. Somehow, it was totally different from the reunion dinner culture I am used to. Dinner was a quiet and relatively simple affair, completed in a mere 30 minutes or so. Back at my granny's place, reunion would take at least an hour with everyone slowly enjoying the food and everyone's company.

Secondly, I had more places to visit. Well, not exactly more places to visit... just have to split myself into many parts so that we spend an 'equal' amount of time at both families. I think we did a good job but I wished I could spend more time with my family.

Next saw me distributing red packets to my relatives. For the first time, my younger cousins were so excited to see me... you know why... Money does make the world go round!

It's just another few days before the 15th... so Happy New Year everyone! Huat ah!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Stole this from K2 from her blog... Hee hee... BUUTTT its just so cute right! Gives you the 'awwww' feeling. Doesn't it just melt your heart?

Anyways, Happy Friendship Day everyone! Now the world is full of love... =)

The celebrations has began!

I just lurveee Chinese New Year!! Great food and company. It's going to be a good year ahead!

My favourite part of Chinese New Year... Yummy!

Getting ready to 'lao yu sheng'... On your mark, get set.. HUAT ah!

Round 2: Getting ready for the big feast!

Chinese New Year

I was hemmed in on all sides by human bodies... It was sweaty and crowded with smells of bak gua floating in the air. Welcome to Chinatown during Chinese New Year!

The husband and I went for our yearly shopping spree at Chinatown yesterday. It was so crowded!! But I like it!!! That's the way Chinese New Year should be. Squashed and packed, loud and noisy with all the 'dong dong qiang' in the background.

Now I've soaked up enough atmosphere and mood to continue my new year preparations for the next 2 weeks.

Huat ah!