the WHITE CHINESE NEW YEAR

My greatest present on my birthday given by the God
- SNOW -

This was my first time experiencing SNOW
natural one!!!

Other than those artificial one which can be found
in places like Mines Wonderland
and Four Seasons House at Shah Alam Agriculture Park, Malaysia

Without rhyme or reason

I looked outside through my window
I saw something flying in the air
At first I thought they were dust or kind of blown by wind
When I looked properly...
It's SNOW....
Really unexpectedly!!!

It was awesome..
Yeah!!!

4pm - Snow started

7pm

2am

3.30am

the PEOPLE'S DAY

D.I.Y 'Lou Sang' (捞生)

Today was my Chinese Calender's Birthday
the seventh day of the Chinese New Year
so called People's Day (人日)
which means everyone birthday
but also exactly my birthday as well.....

The culture of Malaysian Chinese
used to be having a dinner
either with family or friends
and we will - 'Lou Sang' (捞生)
craving for better future prospects
After asking those Chinese from HK or China
only we knew that this is the culture
practiced only by Malaysian and Singaporean
and there it goes, our UK version of celebrating

Sushi dish made by our 'Sushi chef' - Cheese (pink)



Cheers!!!

the 2nd Day of CNY 大年初二 直落

Right after a shopping to Cheshire Oak Factory Outlet

back to Sheffield and have a 2 hours break
We continued with Sing 'K' in Sing Sing Bar
with all the staffs in Noodle Inn
It was 12 midnight at that time
Probably to celebrate 'Sai Lou's Birthday
and as a farewell to Cheryl

Birthday Boy

Blissful Birthday Boy

Gong Xi Fatt Chai

I am singing again.. XD

The party ended at 5am

the 2nd Day of CNY 大年初二

Other than shopping
There is nothing for me to do during this CNY
So...
We - my housemates and I decided to spend our money
in Cheshire Oak Factory Outlet
somewhere near Liverpool

About 2 hours time
we reached our destination on 12noon
Initially, we planned to spend 3 hours only
In fact, we have spent more than 5 hours
Then we stopped by Manchester China Town to have our dinner

Saw snow while on the way to Cheshire Oak

Manchester China Town

Where we ate

Lovely Couple

Meal of the day

Because we were starving

the 1st Day of CNY 大年初一

This day I suppose to have family gathering with all my relatives

and get many many 'ang pao'
but a bit different this year caused I didn't manage to go back

So, today I went to Meadowhall for a walk with my housemates
and a reunion dinner in Wong Ting Restaurant

the CHINESE NEW YEAR EVE 除夕夜

Instead of having reunion dinner with my family on this day as usual

This year I have no choice but to get over this in UK
probably in my workplace
because all the table in the restaurant was fully reserved
This night all people were served with a special CNY banquet
with starters, main course and desserts
We even have few programs for the night
About half past eight we have lion dance performance
by Sheffield Chinese Community
It was an awesome show which wins the applause from all the diners
After that we have a singer to sing for us till late
Of course, it was English songs he sang
All around, everyone had fun this night

Welcome to my workplace
That was my costume for the night *hehe

the lion dance performance

This was the supper after a busiest night

Not to lose out also
I have received 2 'ang pao' from boss and lady boss
These were also the only ang pao I get this CNY
Thanks

I am here wishing all my family members and fellow friends

HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR 2009
GONG FEI FATT CHOI !!

the CNY CARD

During my exam

I was so surprised to receive 2 CNY wishing card
One is from Xue Ling and the other one is from my ex-housemates
I was so so happy to get those
They have brightened my bored study mood

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Xue Ling's

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Ex-housemates
(Jing Yen, Pauline, Christy & Jing Geok)

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Thanks a lot
I really appreciate it