CNY 2009

GONG XI FA CAI!

Chinese New Year this year came as fast as it passed (though its not really over yet). As usual, CNY was celebrated in Malacca as thats where my dad is from and relatives are still there. Grandparents are no longer around and my dad has 7 siblings with 6 of them in KL now and only 1 remained there.

To cut things short, its the same routine every year but it never gets boring. On the eve, its steamboat dinner.

On CNY day, everyone rushes for the toilet. The Malacca house is empty and we only use it during occasions like CNY, Christmas (not anymore), All Souls Day, Weddings, etc. So during CNY, there are like 20-30 people in 1 house and thats when toilets are a bit of a problem.

Church in the morning and visiting till lunch time is the routine. 

My Family. Big sis not around....yet!

With my Godma 

The 2 aunties (dad's sis) & the nieces & in-laws.

Picture of the day. 

My sister came down in the afternoon on the first day. Wheee!

After gambling and stuffing our faces, came back down to KL on the 3rd day after lunch at aunty's house.

So yes, that's my CNY. Hows yours? 

The best of 2008

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2009! YOU ARE FINALLY HERE!

Yes, I know I am about 1 week lagging but decided to update my blog today to rekindle my 2008.

Overall, I must say that 2008 was a really satisfying year with full of achievements, memory & joy.

Have decided to do a quick summary on the thinks I can remember that made 2008 a great year.

1. I visited China, Hang Zhou & Shanghai I love the country tremendously!

2. In just over 1 year, I went to Bangkok again for the 3rd time. & wouldn't mind going back there again & again!

3. I travelled around Malaysia with the boyfriend to Penang, Langkawi & a day trip to PD.

4. I had the best birthday in 2008 because I got to celebrate it with every person that matters to me in my life...& all in separate occasions.

5. I bought my very first asset & am still loving it...& cleaning it.

6. My beloved brother got married to someone he has been "drooling" over since high school & she is the best sis-in-law anyone could ever ask for.

7. My best girlfriend got engaged to a guy who fits her perfectly at every corner....& I got to be one of her "hantaran" girls. 

8. I met Zang Toi live in person during his fashion show in Malaysia.

9. I met Air Supply live in Genting - which is also another trip with the boyfriend. They were awesome. Now if only Micheal Buble would come down & everything would seem complete. 

10. I bought a new handphone & so did the boyfriend!

11. Me & the boyfriend celebrated our 8th year anniversary.

12. In terms of work, couldn't ask for more as well. I got 2x pay increase, a promotion & 2x bonus during mid-year & end-year.

So yup, I hope 2009 will be just as great.

For me & for you.

Cheers!