| | Happy Chinese New(ish) Year Ok I know I haven't really being updating, but I think I have a somewhat valid excuse as I am regulated to a dial up internet connection here in Singapore. Interestingly, when I tell them that I am on dial-up internet, most of them reply to me "Huh, what's that??" Makes me feel like a Neanderthal. Anyway, this Chinese New Year is the first I have attended in 8 years, so it was particularly interesting for me. I almost forgot many of the familiar sights and sounds that come with this occasion. In particular, I was reminded about how much I hate Chinese New Year music. Walking into shopping malls was pure torture as I was assaulted (more like raped) by the 2000th rendition of "Gong Xi Gong Xi Gong Xi Ni". I guess its not that much different in the Christmas season, but unfortunately Chinese New Year songs are one step up on the annoying scale because they are all played at an insanely fast beat, making you feel like you should start running aimlessly around the store. Of course, this is not a problem for the stores as it gets everyone to shop faster. On the other hand, the thing I love most about Chinese NEw Year is the reunion dinner. for 8 years I have not had a chance to dunk food in my mom's steamboat, and knowing that this is the first year I was back in a long time, my mom decided to make it grand. Enjoy the pics: Nice Fresh Greens 
Table laid out for 6 
Sara and my sister help to prepare the food. Well, Sara's helping, dont know bout my sis. 
Sara handling a pair of balls. 
Mom expertly chops up some duck. 
Everyone sits down amidst symbols of bounty 
Ready...set...DIP IN!! 
My sister gets drunk after one glass of wine? 
Dinner ends, and mom relaxes on my sister's new "boyfriend replacement pilow" which is shaped like a man's left torso. She deserves a good rest (and maybe a boyfriend?) after a great reunion dinner!! 
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| | Posted 2/27/2007 8:59 AM - 166 Views - 14 eProps - 7 comments
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