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Monday, February 13, 2006
Chinese New Year quickies...
this is so anti-climax. my X'mas posting was put up way after the actual celebration and now, my CNY posting was delayed till the whole 15 days were over. no, it's not on purpose. the previous postponement were due to technical issue and as for the past 2 weeks...there were just too much heat, too much food, too much pile-up workloads.....and more seriously, lost for words and inspiration.
however, it's critical for me to post the CNY celebration. otherwise, i can't move forward...my own mental block. so, instead of an elaborate illustration of events...i strip it down to the bare essentials.
Weatherwise
steamy, sticky hot.. hoT.. hOT.. HOT days. the temperature are ferocious. the searing heat and sun soaked climate are so energy sapping....despite all that, we still paused for pleasure...taking in the sunny side of life.
On the go
the whole festive celebration was a giddy blend of running here...running there...running to...running from ...logistic wise.
and also running "AFTER"...kiddies wise.
the cherished moment
for one reason or another, my family have not get-together for a meal in the past 2-3 years... i mean a complete 3 generation family members. this year, we managed to sit 2 tables full.. to feast, to toast and re-kindle our family devotion.
for me, this CNY represents more of a spiritual renewal than a physical one and a definite reaffirmation of family ties. the happiness in my dad's eyes shine thru' that night and he is already planning for the next dinner...with a new addition to the family :)
the lost opportunity
i didn't get to meet up with my best friend. her kids fell ill and we have to postponed our get together. somehow, i have a good feelin' that we have plenty of opportunities this year..bow, wow!!
summing up
our CNY celebration was blandly predictable, boringly repetitive and overwhelmingly overrated but our soul and heart still quietly wish to draw in all that life brings to greet us the same each year.
<**clapping hands, jumping up & down- i finally did it!!!**>
however, it's critical for me to post the CNY celebration. otherwise, i can't move forward...my own mental block. so, instead of an elaborate illustration of events...i strip it down to the bare essentials.
Weatherwise
steamy, sticky hot.. hoT.. hOT.. HOT days. the temperature are ferocious. the searing heat and sun soaked climate are so energy sapping....despite all that, we still paused for pleasure...taking in the sunny side of life.
On the go
the whole festive celebration was a giddy blend of running here...running there...running to...running from ...logistic wise.
and also running "AFTER"...kiddies wise.
the cherished moment
for one reason or another, my family have not get-together for a meal in the past 2-3 years... i mean a complete 3 generation family members. this year, we managed to sit 2 tables full.. to feast, to toast and re-kindle our family devotion.
for me, this CNY represents more of a spiritual renewal than a physical one and a definite reaffirmation of family ties. the happiness in my dad's eyes shine thru' that night and he is already planning for the next dinner...with a new addition to the family :)
the lost opportunity
i didn't get to meet up with my best friend. her kids fell ill and we have to postponed our get together. somehow, i have a good feelin' that we have plenty of opportunities this year..bow, wow!!
summing up
our CNY celebration was blandly predictable, boringly repetitive and overwhelmingly overrated but our soul and heart still quietly wish to draw in all that life brings to greet us the same each year.
<**clapping hands, jumping up & down- i finally did it!!!**>
posted by lisaOne at 11:51 AM
13 Comments:
wah... at home also they wear so nice one ah... my son only wear singlet... he cannot stand the heat!
what a long period of MIA.
I like the photo with Matt smiling on someone's shoulder..
New addition to the family?? You are pregnant? (your attempt to get a girl)
See? The lotus seeds worked for you!!!
Now, it's time to prepare for your Valentine's Day post... say in two weeks? ;-)
I like the first picture with the pots..
what new addition to the family???
woo hoo you finally posted your CNY post eh! i know what you mean about the mental block thingy. happnes to me too
dear egghead* the pix were taken during CNY at my in laws' place...since it's CNY, gotta dress up a bit despite the heat.
dear zara's mama*i have been kept busy with works and lost in thoughts for a whille..hope the momentum will roll on.
that someone is my hubby...
before the rumour runs wild, i'm actually referring to my soon newbaby nephew sometime this May.
dear albie, the lotus seed is of no important to me anymore- i'm done with 2.
V-day post ....hmmm...let's see.
dear mom2ashley, the new addition is my soon newbaby nephew :) just hope i have broke the spell and keep rollin from on..
well, in that case, may you have lots of er,.. fun for Valentine's Night!!
Welcome back!! :)
Well, i guess nothing beats spending festive seasons with your loved ones right? :)
Nice photos...i'm always looking forward to your post cos i can see wonderful pictures! :))
I'm sure everyone enjoyed the CNY despite the scorching heat...One of the reason I stayed at home most of the time hehe...like the photo of 2 kids running around, look so happy
dear blurblur, thanks for the compliments...i didn't really take a lot of photos during CNY- kinda' lost my inspiration but hey, i think it's coming back :)
dear jazzmint, i saw your post and boy, you sure have an action pack CNY celebration..
Hey appart from you nice photos, I just love the words you used in your posting, so er...soul lifting. :)
dear allyfeel, thanks for the compliment.
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