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CNY 2007 1

i have to say, every year, the angpows get lesser and lesser. wah lau eh. Not only that. I have to contribute money to the family now cos i m working. That means even less money! wah lau again. Still, CNY rocks! Who can resist the bah kwa.


Day 1 : Sunday

The annual gathering at some great grand uncle's house from my dad's side of the family; the infamous Chee family. All the Chees were there, well, most of them anyway. Very very big! Means more angpow! :) I will always remember their bowl of punch in the centre of the room. Every year the same punch! Its quite nice, made from a concoction of 7-up, rose syrup, lime juice and i duno wad else they put inside. Rather refreshing and it complements the bah kwa! i love bah kwa. hahaha.

Saw the same YOUNG aunties and old grand aunties again. My aunts are young cos they are like, around me age?! The family was quite happening, had kids that were many years apart. And guess what, my grand dad was the eldest child! LOOOL! So these young teenagers whom i only see once a year are my aunties! And i got an aunt whom i found out is a teacher. She teaches in Nanyang Girls High; the same aunt who i tink 2 years ago, went back-packing solo in the regions of Japan! Cool stuff.

Anyway, had to face the same talk again haha! Its become a tradition!

Remark 1: WAH! SO BIG ALREADY R! LAST TIME I REMEMBER U WERE HERE! ( gestures to some exaggerated height somewhere around the knee region)

Remark 2: WAH! SO BIG R! where now? JC? POLY? Secondary school? ( i guess if u whack all the available learning institutions, u r bound to hit the right mark sometime!)

Remark 3: I remember you!!! WHat is your name?? Oh, Cavell? Hmmm...thats a very unique name! First time i heard of it. (sum thanks! u hear it every year!)

Cavin was rather toot that day. Damn damn rude. People wish him happy new year, he didn;t bother to stand up or say anything. just shake hand. receive angpow, not even a thank you! and when they walk away, he opens them!! BISH! ought to get slapped!

After that, had lunch at some grand aunty's place! good good food. She is Chee Soon Juan's Mother. hahaha. Spent the afternoon watching Dungeons and Dragons on tv with my aunt lol!

Dinner was at our new place. Cousins came over, from my Mom's side of the family. Great time watching Prison Break!!! hahaha!

posted by Cave II @ 6:17 AM