Happy Lunar New Year

A Very Happy Lunar New Year to everyone!

Today is the second day of the lunar new year and at this time of writing, we are waiting for my sister to get herself ready for the Lunar New Year.

Yesterday marks the first day of the Lunar New Year and as our family tradition goes, it was omy family's turn to host the annual "Tan Clan" Lunar New Year family gathering. There was not much exciting except the usual gossips and the usual comparisons of one's sucess as defined by monetary gains?!?!?!

Aunty "Fishball" will traditionally rant on and on about her children's success, the size of the flats, how clever the grandchild is and so on and so forth. Yes, this is the one time you will see me unconventionally and extremely quiet. Most of the time, I am not interested in their lame conversation.

Aunty "Fishball", as tradition goes, will gladly tell you that it is enough to meet only once annually so that there will be much to catch up on. Catch up on what??? Enough??? What does she mean by enough!!!???? Is that what family gathering and ties mean to her??? What exactly is wrong with her??? But then again, since she is the much dreadful relative of ours, I agree with entirely with her that we should only meet once annually. Enough is enough... ...

And of course, there is this wife of my cousin who wanted to comment the LV and Prada of kuehs!!! Luckily before she could say anything, she saw the price tag on the bottles and decided to shut up before I glared her to blindness!!!! I know I am evil!!!

So, we are now waiting for my sister to get herself ready then we will visit my maternal grandparents and then there will be so much more to talk about. Even with so much family gatherings at my grands', there will always be much to talk about. My littelest cousin will have something to talk about, even telling you that she supports Obama!!!! And mind you, she's only 11!!!!

So, who says that meeting once annually is enough!!?? Well, meeting once annually is enough if one is not well like or if the person is the much dreadful relative!!!

Enough said.

Getting ready to travel soon.

Happy Lunar New Year!

May the year of the Ox brings much prosperity, good luck, good health, joy and happiness to all!!!

New Year's Day, Birthday, MayDay

The 10th Day of the new year, of the new month and the days are so full of activites.

I began the new day of 2009 without doing much. Just lazing around and getting some much needed rest. Hence, the new day of the new year was spent surfing the net, getting as much sleep as I could, reading the Twilight series and basically, just lazing around.

On the second day of 2009, I went to Agnes's place to help Xiu in "personalising" a present for her boyfriend. While I was busy watching tv, Xiu was made to complete her mini layout on the spot. This was also the first time that I discovered that Bedok hawker has many good food to offer for a very good price.

Third day - went to do some work and visited my grandparents after that.

Forth day - Date with MayDay

Seen here with some of the girls and a "new" friend


Ashin - lead vocalist/lyricist/composer of Mayday

Ashin "conducting" the crowd

MayDay's curtain call

Fifth day - "Emoing" upon knowing that my favourite England and Chelsea leftback has left for Manchester City.

Sixth day - Dining with my friends at Cedele for my birthday.

Seventh day - Dining with friends cum colleagues for my birthday.

Eigth day - Dining with friends at New York New York for my birthday.

Ninth day - Shopping.

Tenth day - Scrapbooking crop at Changi Simei CC.

Yes, these were my activies for the past ten days on top of having to go to work from Monday to Friday (fifth day to the nonth day). I know it seems crazy having one birthday dinner after another but I love them all. In fact, I would say that my birthday celebration began on 4th January 2009 when my friends and I went to attend Mayday's concert. It was an outdoor concert and there was a audience size of 6000 plus!!!

Ashin, the lead vocalist might have sound a bit hoarse having just recovered from his cold, he was still fantastic. The stand-in drummer was cool too. He was very young but he played very well. Not bad for a "stand-in".

Alright. Enjoy the pictures and I will continue more tomorrow.

Goodbye 2008, Hello 2009

Well, it is a brand new year as of today.

It is a new day of the new year, of 2009 today bu I have spent the first day of 2009 catching up on my sleep and some reading up. I think the lack of sleep is giving my tummy some problems recently.

Let me see, what are some of the exciting things I have done in 2008:

Concerts Attended:
March - Maroon 5
April - MayDay
August - SodaGreen
October - A-Mei

Autograph Session Attended:
MayDay
SodaGreen
Jam Xiao JingTeng
Ashin of MayDay
Stone of MayDay

Scrapbooking Events:
Luxe Night at MWL
Marathon Style Scrapbooking Lesson with Kah-Mei Smith of FontWerks at Laines
Crop at Simei CC with Our Craft Place

Another exciting event had to be the inaugural F1 night race held in Singapore. I am glad I am also part of history making, which saw Fernando Alonso of Renault winning this race.

Oh, I really have to mention this. I have never seen any books which were out of stock so immediately and so desperately in need such a relatively short time. When was the last time we saw any books in such high demand? The Twilight series must have hit the best-selling list in many bookstores in Singapore. The books were out so soon and before you know it, you are on the waiting list for the books. I was nearly on the waiting list too but I am glad that I managed to get the entire set at MPH.

Yes, the appeal of Twilight has been overwhelming. Especially the demand of the books. I do not know that books can have such huge appeal. Not since the Harry Potter series. For now, I am waiting for my fan badges to arrive. Yes, I have bought a bag of Twilight badges online (for the serious fans). Hee hee... ... I am crazy!!!

What is in-store for me in 2009 then?

Loads. To name a few:
1) MayDay showcase at Stadium Green on Sunday, 4th January 2009
2) more scrapbooking works, classes and related events
3) F1 in Singapore
4) tour

That's about if for now. Can't think of anymore for now.

Back to Twilight reading again.