End of Chinese New Year Celebration

Tomorrow will be the 15th of first month of Chinese Lunar Calender. This also marks the end of the grand celebration of all Chinese people. This really makes me think of how happy days fly by. It seems like just yesterday was the reunion dinner

While i was just glancing through the photo available on my Desktop, i saw pictures that had been taken during the reunion dinner . This triggered my urge to blog after a long time not blogging.


My Family and I were having reunion in V-Garden Restaurant and above is the menu. Everyone was early except for my buggest uncle. No hope every one was waiting for him . He is at least 1 hour late!

Soon Chermaine got restless and her hands became itchy. So she started playing all sorts of things

It was as sweet as sugar when she kissed me. :)

Finally everyone is here and here comes our very first dish. Yee Sang!

So everyone stood and Lou Sang (Direct translation:: MIX raw).

With this i would like to wish me and my family

1. Step step high rise
2. Horse Come work done
3. Dragon horse Sperm God
4. Year Year got Fish
5. Year Year got today, life life got this morning
6. Abundant of wealth
7. Year Round happiness
8. The Nation will Prosper

After Dinner! Proceed to my Uncles house and Give Ang Pow. Chermaine had been good enough and "Gong Xi, Gong Xi" To everyone. It really seems like she loved money a lot. She Smiles when she recieved Ang Pow

To make matter worse, She went "WOW!" when one aunt of mine gave her twin packets of red packets.

Anyway Chinese New year had been great this year. I really wished that this will not end but i have to face the fact now. BACK to WORK! BACK to the hassels of the city and pressure for money.

Anyhow we have to grow. My daughter is growing year by year.

GAMBATE! GET MORE MONEY! thats my new year resolution. I need to give my wife and daughter all the best i could afford

2 Days before wedding

Well things had went well as planned. My family and i all bought some new clothes but they have problem matching their cloths. Since its my wedding, they all came to ask advise. i may not be a professional fashion consultant but i acted as one... with my wife of course

Since my family do not have much "Pantang" so we an wer as we wish but i required the guys to wear tie and my sister to wear dress. if funny how everyone co-operated. Wel its nice...

Since my brothers do not have ties, i will have to search through the whole of my wardrobe to match some ties for them

Dad - Black Shirt, Black Jeans, Blue tie, Sports shoes
Elder Bro - Designed on his own
Younger Sister - Dress bought by my wife. and also heels. Its the first time she looks so femine. proud of her.
Younger Brother 1 - White shirt with pink vertical stripes, white slim tie, black slacks.
Younger Brother 2 - Black Shirt and Slacks, Grey Tie.

It was on this day (2 days before the event) that everyone did a fashion show and everyone in the family enjoyed this time.

We als done many ast minute preperations such as getting the bridal gown, communicating to the restaurant on our wants, Sisters to discuss on the ways to trick the brothers.

Well you will feel there are one million and one things that you might have forgotten. But dont sweat it. As and old saying says "The ship will be straight as it nears the dock". Wel its true. Many unplanned unwanted things turn out to be great and we manage to accept it. Or in other occations what we did not plan turns out to be a good thing. Trust me, dont worry too much. It will all end up well

The hungry ghost festival

It is now again the time of the seventh month of lunar Calender. the seventh month is the ghost month where gates to heaven and hell will be opened. it is at this time of the chinese year that many fear and be extra careful in every thing they do During after the 14th night of the 7th month, the gates will be opened and all the residents of the realm of the dead will be released to the realm of the living. According to Chinese beliefs, the living shall offer food for the hungry ghosts.

It is at this time where you will see many Chinese will place food behind their house on paper plates and all foods are served on disposable plates and pots. It is believed that one must not take back whatever that had been offered to the ghost because there is a possibility that they will follow you home.

Yup i am one of the believers. Annually the temple which i frequently visit will hold an offering to the hungry ghosts and in return they will not only not disturb us but also assist us if we are in need of help. You know just like humans, there are many times where police cant be of help and you will seek help from the black market

Most families offer their offerings on the 14th night but in my temple, it is held on the 15th.

It is also at this month where you will see many accidents and deaths happening around you. if you did not notice it try to take a look around your house. just like today during my survey to find new locations, i saw at least 3 ambulance running up and down. there was one time where i saw 2 ambulance at the same time coming from 2 different directions

I have a friend who is doing canvass rental business and he also confirmed that on the 7th month of the lunar calender, it is his (highest sales) or also known as peak season of his business.

I always tell my family and friends to be extra careful during this months. Accident dont only happen on the road. even at work stations. therefore, during this month i will keep scissors and blades in safe places.

When i read wikipedia about hungry ghost festival, it is also mentioned that the deceased will pay a visit to their family during this time. i wonder if my grandma came? Well i guess i will never find the answer anyway i might as well just drop the question.

So readers, please be extra careful during this month. my practice is to be careful until mooncake festival. why so long? because it wouldn't hurt to be careful for a longer time right? Well good luck