Chu Yi, Er, San

Realised this year, I had a more happening CNY than the previous. Perhaps it's coz my US uncle's ard.

Anyways, on Chu Yi, after the temples and visit to Fifth Uncle's house, I brought US uncle to Lau Pat Sat for 100+ bucks worth of satay, sting ray, sotong, clams, chic wings, hei(3) zhuo(4)/prawn rolls, kang kong, teh terik and beer (lest u think its only the 2 of us demolishing this indigestion-inducing buffet, it's for a party of 8). Anyways, we walked off the calories with a 2hr stroll ard Esplanade + Merlion. Were super duper lucky to catch the beautiful CNY Fireworks display (didn't even know that was being scheduled) - brillant sparklers lighting up the whole black sky, shiok! Didn't dare to venture into the "Chun(1) Dao(4) He(2) Ban(4)" Marina Promenade CNY fair across the road from Esplanade - one look at the crowd is enough to send one into un-subsidable hyperventilation. Craziness. =P

On Chu Er, it was time for "dry swimming"! Haha, went to 3rd uncle's house for lunch and mahjong warm-up (lost 10 precious bucks), then hopped over to East Coast to say hi to a JC pal's newborn. Another reminder to get things going at my own side. =P Later at night, some IE and volunteer buddies decided to pop over for a last-min-arranged but still equally successful/enjoyable mahjong session. Played from 10pm to 3am, and I won 14 bucks. Haha, net gain of 4 weeny dollars but lots of good fun/bonding.

On Chu San (which was over just 20min ago), it was dim sum lunch with all relatives (inc US uncle) at the infamous Cantonese restaurant - Red Star. 15 pax, 300+ bucks. I think we've really gone quite mad, but then again, it's CNY.. so heck. =P Then, it's to IE pal's house for stoning and crapping, before heading back home for *gasp* some feeble attempts at work. Managed to tick 2 tiny items off the to-do list, so hopefully nightmares won't haunt me tonite.

My dad says ppl used to celebrate CNY for 15 days. I wonder if that still applies in the present age.

p.s. will load some pics of pretty Esplanade and Merlion in the next post.