CNY Eve... the "pre-day" to chaos and hectic schedule...

Chinese New Year... 13 Feb 2010



Indeed, the year of Tiger!

I decided to start my journey after midnight. With my hometown friend & of course, needless to say, the little monster (she sits behind), we drove back. The journey is a pleasant one (thanks to the very HOT bath I had, and I decided not to take the flu/fever medicine, it make me feel dizzy) and I am smart enough to put newspaper where the little monster are, she vomit 3 times! Gosh, with my "dog" experience, I think I am smart enough to put and prepare lots of newspaper.

I am very excited as I knew I will be able to enjoy my fave Teo Chew Loh Ack (Teo Chew Braised Duck), which may take 4 to 6 hours to complete. Finally, it's my dad who did it, I didn't "go down to kitchen". I just become the "assistance" and help to eat. Reunion dinner is a BIG thing for my family, at least, for my dad (which is a good thing, seems like it's the only time we can sit down and eat together as a family). I was quiet during the dinner, but it doesn't mean I am not happy. I don't know why or what, I just eat quietly. Maybe it's the hot weather, maybe. But I think maybe it's because, I am "old" or somehow reach a point where it's an obligation to be here, however, I appreciate the "opportunity", so I am able to have a time to dine and somehow "chat" with my dad and brother. It's should be a happy thing, since my dad did most of the cooking, why should I be moody, right?

[The Famous Teo Chew Braised Duck, using my family's "formula"]

Earlier, I was at my uncle place for Reunion lunch with my mom. My uncle pull out and hang this 2 to 3 metre long red fire cracker. Well, I am excited! It was very loud! Good to have it, to start the year! I like. Lucky thing, no one really live at that area, so it's quite safe to have it there!

[Uncle is going to "light" up the "pao"... Yeah!]

[Yumiko & Lynelle: Ko is about 3 to 4 times bigger than Nelle. OMG!]

And, yes. Yumiko finally meet up with Lynelle. Thank goodness, both of them work out well, and, to my surprise, Yumiko like her quite a bit. Not too bad, and yes, Lynelle was jumping up and down. I think she is excited to have a dog bigger than her and play around bigger dogs, as she seems "rough" when playing with smaller dogs.

[I like the blue sky and the "tiang" reminded me of, "connecting with people".]

I took the shot when Lynelle was taking a "sun bath" after her bath. I saw this tiang and sky, immediately I went to take my camera and took it. It remind me of why I am here, to stay connected with my friends and family, no matter what, how far or distant we may be. And, it's new year, the time of the year, where we put family and friends priority and the rest, behind us. End of the day, we tell those we meet during this time, "Remember to call me!" or "Keep in touch!" and sometimes, "I am so happy we met up, we should do this more often!", therefore, this photo, says a thousand word to me, which represent and reflect why we are here, to be with our friends and family members, no matter what.

Everyone, who is reading this; Happy Chinese New Year and have great wealth, health, and happiness! Have a GREAT "Grrrrr" year ahead! Happy Tiger Year!

[I look outside, searching for new hope, leaving those bad memories behind. I want start a brand new year with brand new hope and mountain high confidence (well, I always have it, I know.) and of course, new excitement in life. And, to find something so precious now, I want to further explore into this new "adventure".]

regards,

zhumau