Chinese New Year is a very memorable event to me.
Besides receiving ang pows and reunion dinner and all... I used to like Chinese New Year for another reason.
Years ago I remember dad used to get lots of hampers days before Chinese New Year. There would be trucks delivering hampers with pretty wrappings and ribbons to our house and I would be very excited. Why? Because we get to unwrap them.
It brings me a lot of joy when we sit down together and unwrap the hamper. We would have scissors and cutters to cut through the plastic and cellophane tape. Then we would remove the gifts one by one. There would be the bottle of wine, cans of soft drinks, biscuits/cookies, abalone , ginseng, mushrooms, dried oysters , sugar-coated jellies and etc. I remember 1 year we got a Crabtree and Evelyn gift box. Usually 2/3 of these goodies will be given away to friends and relatives , but I will still be very happy with the remainings.
Hampers have been cut down this few years, though. This year we only got a small one. I am quite dissapointed. But we can't help the fact that the economy is really bad now and people can't afford to spend extra. People might think its just a hamper, but this year there's this something that is missing. The gifts? Yes of course but maybe also the spirit of giving and receiving.
Anyways, HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR everyone!!
Monday, January 26, 2009
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Wedding!
My newly wed cousin brother and his wife = )
It was my cousin's wedding yesterday. He's 28 this year and is the 3rd cousin to get married in my father's side of the family.
The eldest cousin brother that is married with 2 cute daughters!Me and my sisters were given the task to bring guests to their seats. The wedding dinner wasn't the usual chinese restaurant indoor cuisine, it was a garden buffet party style where you can walk around and enjoy the scenery. Something very different and refreshing. No long waits and cramped corners. You choose your menu. Cool huh? People, in the future for your wedding you may want to consider garden party dinner.... the atmosphere is wonderful! (Provided the weather is nice, that is )
More pics
Mummy, sisters and me.
Arch made of flowers
The dining table under tents.
Cake cutting ceremony!
The toasting session ( yam seng ) led by my grandpa, so energetic!
My happy aunt and uncle with the emcee ( girl with mic) .
Gu Zheng performer.Wonderful night. Everything went nicely as planned. Was glad that I could be of help to my cousin and uncle = ) . I'm very happy for my cousin brother and his wife.
Cousin asked me when will it be my turn. Haha, not sure, most likely 10 years later when I'm 28 and manage to find Mr Right.... considering that I'll be somewhere that age when I graduate from uni. Or maybe later when I start working with stable income. Or maybe never at all. However it might be, for now I think I will concentrate on studies and just go with the flow, relationships can come later, shouldn't be thinking of these now.
Which reminds me, my brother was talking about engaging his girlfriend the other day. Maybe I can expect another wedding dinner coming? That'll be wonderful = )
I think it's enough with the wedding topic... I'll stop now.. but before that... to my friends who are reading this, remember to invite me to your wedding dinner when you have it , okay? Deal!! Thanks ya!
P.S. If I do get married people, please remind me I would like to have it the garden party style too!!
Cousin asked me when will it be my turn. Haha, not sure, most likely 10 years later when I'm 28 and manage to find Mr Right.... considering that I'll be somewhere that age when I graduate from uni. Or maybe later when I start working with stable income. Or maybe never at all. However it might be, for now I think I will concentrate on studies and just go with the flow, relationships can come later, shouldn't be thinking of these now.
Which reminds me, my brother was talking about engaging his girlfriend the other day. Maybe I can expect another wedding dinner coming? That'll be wonderful = )
I think it's enough with the wedding topic... I'll stop now.. but before that... to my friends who are reading this, remember to invite me to your wedding dinner when you have it , okay? Deal!! Thanks ya!
P.S. If I do get married people, please remind me I would like to have it the garden party style too!!
Friday, January 16, 2009
Growing up.
Everything's jumbled up.
There were tears and sun shine today.
I couldn't help thinking about the tears.
It was fearful. I don't want it to happen. Again.
This year.... won't be an easy one.
So many... challenges. Hopefully it would be the ones I can overcome.
Maybe I should put more hopes into tomorrow.
Maybe its time I grow up.
There were tears and sun shine today.
I couldn't help thinking about the tears.
It was fearful. I don't want it to happen. Again.
This year.... won't be an easy one.
So many... challenges. Hopefully it would be the ones I can overcome.
Maybe I should put more hopes into tomorrow.
Maybe its time I grow up.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Stuck.
My force to study is gone. I was so well-equipped last year. WHERE HAS IT GONE??
Can't get myself to study.
Seeing those words make me faintish.
It's only January. Lecturers are making me feel that May is coming tomorrow.
Exams! So much more to cover!
I need motivation.
NOW.
Seeing those words make me faintish.
It's only January. Lecturers are making me feel that May is coming tomorrow.
Exams! So much more to cover!
I need motivation.
NOW.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Mimi
I think this will be my first and maybe last post about Mimi.
This is Mimi.
Around 1 year ago, we found Mimi in a box under the Kembara. Mum heard it mewing from inside the car. She took sympathy on it ( him) and brought it home. He was our first kitten after so many years.
This is Mimi playing with us upon his first night in our house.
So adorable isn't it?
Well... Mimi really brought a major change in our life. We had an extra pet, companion, someone to talk to, someone to love. Even my dad who doesn't fancy cats started stroking it once in a while.
Mimi was a really aggresive and hyper-active cat. It would grab your hand/leg/ any biting object available and start gnawing. Thanks to that we had many battle scars on our hands and legs. My mum used to nickname it ThunderCat as well, it runs so fast!
Mimi loves the sun as well!
Well... but as Mimi started growing up... he was bored with the confined space of the kitchen... he wanted to explore the outside world.. he meowed every single second for a chance to walk outside. We gave in. Things started to change then.
Mimi started fighting with other cats. He always loses. And we will be left with his wounds to treat. " Naughty Mimi!!" we would scold, but that would not stop him. There are times where he will be hurt so badly he need to wear a "bonnet"(Thats what I call it cause it does look like one) . But still we adore him.
Mimi was a stubborn and wild cat. He wouldn't listen and he wouldn't learn from his mistakes. He kept going out for fights and each time he comes back the wounds gets more serious. The latest wound was the most serious one. A chunk of meat came off his right front leg. He limped for 1 month. My mum couldnt take it anymore. It was a neverending cycle. He would get hurt, stay at home to treat the wounds, feel better, start meowing to go out, sneak out, then get hurt again.
Decision time.
1) Leave the cat in the wild and cruel world outside.
2) Give it the injection of eternal sleep.
I couldn't believe my ears when my mum mention this. I can't afford... I can't and won't decide.
Mum decided to give it a last chance.Yesterday we let him out... see wheter he comes back safely or not. After a few hours, he did. We were so happy.. he came back safe. But at night, he made his worst mistake. He fought a fight that will bring him his death.
This morning, I had to go for class. I couldn't be by his side on the last minute. I bid Mimi goodbye before I left. This was how he look when I last left him.
Now he's gone. When I came back from classes, I saw a small grave in front of my house. His basket is empty. All that's left of him now are just memories and photos.
I'm so sorry Mimi. This is the best for everyone. We really love you. It wasn't easy. I hope you are in a better place now. Please, rest in peace.
Can't stand the tears people... sorry... think I'll stop now.
This is Mimi.Around 1 year ago, we found Mimi in a box under the Kembara. Mum heard it mewing from inside the car. She took sympathy on it ( him) and brought it home. He was our first kitten after so many years.
This is Mimi playing with us upon his first night in our house.
So adorable isn't it?Well... Mimi really brought a major change in our life. We had an extra pet, companion, someone to talk to, someone to love. Even my dad who doesn't fancy cats started stroking it once in a while.
Mimi was a really aggresive and hyper-active cat. It would grab your hand/leg/ any biting object available and start gnawing. Thanks to that we had many battle scars on our hands and legs. My mum used to nickname it ThunderCat as well, it runs so fast!
Mimi loves the sun as well!Well... but as Mimi started growing up... he was bored with the confined space of the kitchen... he wanted to explore the outside world.. he meowed every single second for a chance to walk outside. We gave in. Things started to change then.
Mimi started fighting with other cats. He always loses. And we will be left with his wounds to treat. " Naughty Mimi!!" we would scold, but that would not stop him. There are times where he will be hurt so badly he need to wear a "bonnet"(Thats what I call it cause it does look like one) . But still we adore him.
Mimi was a stubborn and wild cat. He wouldn't listen and he wouldn't learn from his mistakes. He kept going out for fights and each time he comes back the wounds gets more serious. The latest wound was the most serious one. A chunk of meat came off his right front leg. He limped for 1 month. My mum couldnt take it anymore. It was a neverending cycle. He would get hurt, stay at home to treat the wounds, feel better, start meowing to go out, sneak out, then get hurt again.
Decision time.
1) Leave the cat in the wild and cruel world outside.
2) Give it the injection of eternal sleep.
I couldn't believe my ears when my mum mention this. I can't afford... I can't and won't decide.
Mum decided to give it a last chance.Yesterday we let him out... see wheter he comes back safely or not. After a few hours, he did. We were so happy.. he came back safe. But at night, he made his worst mistake. He fought a fight that will bring him his death.
This morning, I had to go for class. I couldn't be by his side on the last minute. I bid Mimi goodbye before I left. This was how he look when I last left him.
Now he's gone. When I came back from classes, I saw a small grave in front of my house. His basket is empty. All that's left of him now are just memories and photos.
I'm so sorry Mimi. This is the best for everyone. We really love you. It wasn't easy. I hope you are in a better place now. Please, rest in peace.
Can't stand the tears people... sorry... think I'll stop now.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
College life
I dunno how am I gonna survive the rest of my A-levels life. Today I had Chemistry, Maths and Biology continously.Its all the subjects I'm taking and each subject takes 2 hours. Which means I was in a classroom for 6 consecutive hours. No break in between.
My lecturers? Haha. 2 old ah beks and a very evil/strict/unpleasant biology lecturer named Miss Preeti. ( she wasn't really)
Not only the syllabus and exams are killing me. Even our daily school life and classes is. I will end up being all bored, packed with info that is not entirely entering the brain and lethargic every single day.
Help.
My lecturers? Haha. 2 old ah beks and a very evil/strict/unpleasant biology lecturer named Miss Preeti. ( she wasn't really)
Not only the syllabus and exams are killing me. Even our daily school life and classes is. I will end up being all bored, packed with info that is not entirely entering the brain and lethargic every single day.
Help.
Friday, January 2, 2009
David Cook + Fall Out Boy = Wild Jia Wei
Way before SPM last year , I made 2 promises.
1. If David Cook wins American Idol, I'll definitely buy his album.
2. I'll get Fall Out Boy's latest album, Folie a Deux.
I've fulfilled both of them!!
SO HAPPY~~
David Cook's album that is named after him. It's a rock album, but there are the slow tunes. None of the songs managed to make me go head-rocking (well, maybe slightly) , but it's still a better-than-average, not-bad album. Dunno wheter it's just me, or his popularity is going down. I think it's the new hairstyle and him having a girlfriend thing. Whatever it is, GO DAVID COOK!! Still be supporting you! = )
Folie a Deux by Fall Out Boy. They showed a whole different stlye from the previous album, Infinity on High. As expected of them. Nevertheless, all of the songs were GREAT, all head-rocking. One thing about Fall Out Boy, they dare to be different. They're unique. They're songs are no average boring rock songs, its a whole new thing! LOOOOVE THEM!! Patrick's ( lead singer ) voice is just so amazing~~~ I got charmed. As usual, I can't figure out the song naming and lyrics, but still.. it makes them even more unique! Anyway, Keep up the good work Fall Out Boy!! ; )
People who are reading this, I highly recommend this 2 albums. Note that both are rock albums though. Everyone says I have wierd song taste but I Don't Care ! This is me and my music.
* Sparkles with happiness * =D
1. If David Cook wins American Idol, I'll definitely buy his album.
2. I'll get Fall Out Boy's latest album, Folie a Deux.
I've fulfilled both of them!!
SO HAPPY~~
David Cook's album that is named after him. It's a rock album, but there are the slow tunes. None of the songs managed to make me go head-rocking (well, maybe slightly) , but it's still a better-than-average, not-bad album. Dunno wheter it's just me, or his popularity is going down. I think it's the new hairstyle and him having a girlfriend thing. Whatever it is, GO DAVID COOK!! Still be supporting you! = )
Folie a Deux by Fall Out Boy. They showed a whole different stlye from the previous album, Infinity on High. As expected of them. Nevertheless, all of the songs were GREAT, all head-rocking. One thing about Fall Out Boy, they dare to be different. They're unique. They're songs are no average boring rock songs, its a whole new thing! LOOOOVE THEM!! Patrick's ( lead singer ) voice is just so amazing~~~ I got charmed. As usual, I can't figure out the song naming and lyrics, but still.. it makes them even more unique! Anyway, Keep up the good work Fall Out Boy!! ; )People who are reading this, I highly recommend this 2 albums. Note that both are rock albums though. Everyone says I have wierd song taste but I Don't Care ! This is me and my music.
* Sparkles with happiness * =D
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