Chinese New YeaR

Hectic month it is, barely had time to update my blog. Normally, i have a lot of things to write, but that is when i don't have internet access but when i do, the inspiration is just hard to come. If only i have a high-tech gadget that can enable me to blog directly whatever crap comes to mind, then i'm sure i can update my blog pretty often.

Just a brief recap of February. Chinese New Year was a bit different this year becaouse of two things.

1. For the first time in in my life, there was no reunion dinner. As long as remember, the reunion dinner was always at my mom's eldest brother's place, but this year, they've decided not any more. It was the elderly's decision and not much that i can say. Rushed back during the new year's even and was shocked to found out about that.

2. My 2nd sister just got married last year, so this is her first CNY and we Chinese have a rule that they, the wife has to be at the husband's place for eve of CNY. Frankly speaking, I don't quite like this rule cause my reunion dinner are only left with 3 person, me, my mom and dad. Ok, i know i'm suppose to bring back one right but i don't thing is gonna happen anytime soon. So don't bother saying it.

To sum it all, New Year for me was plain Jane. The following Tuesday, started work and there goes the New Year mood and back to work. Many of my colleagues were still on holiday. It wasn't till on the 14th day of CNY, a day before 'Chap Goh Meh' where our dept was hosting the CNY celebrations and it's a treat from all the Chinese for the non-Chinese.

It was actually quite fun to help organize and help around to decorate the hall as well, cause i feel that this is the time to be able to get to know new people. We had to organize several meetings to plan, to estimate the budget and divide task. The funny thing thing for sure is there is no fix language, it's all rojak, English, Mandarin, Cantonese and Hokkien. When i first joined, i was quite surprised that there's quite a number of Chinese who can speak Hokkien and it's those Penang Hokkien. A small part of it makes me feel at home, lolz. Even my manager every once in a while likes to use Hokkien and she speaks English well too, maybe cause it helps to ease communication and it doesn't sound so serious or rather formal.

I think this celebration brings up my mood even more than the first few days of CNY, partly cause all the Chinese need to dress up in traditional style. I shall upload our pics when i have it and if i deemed it suitable for viewing and with me not in a compromising position. There were lots of Chinese food including the delicacy; Yee Sang, Chinese songs etc. This is my first time celebrating CNY with colleagues in the company and it was quite fun.

The following week, i was given a new responsibility, i can already feel the weight even though it has yet to be placed on my shoulders. Regardless of what, i relish it and i'm glad that things are moving so fast for me that it feels like i'm high on adreanaline. With the MATF fair around the corner, i knew that i had to get things right and up to now i'm pretty satisfied with the summary.

As for now, glad that February is coming to an end, as my budget is being stretched here and there and thank god salary is already in, lolz.


Cheerioz,
EJ