I had a really great time back in my hometown this year...
I had a different feelings this year...
I used to hate going back to hometown as it is dirty and dusty. But I learnt something that is home is really where I belong... I have learnt to appreciate the things and the people I have around me and adapt to the environment and culture. Thanks, I have become a better person over the year I realized.
I remembered last year, I had a sulky face as if people owed me a million dollar when I was back home because I really did not like going back.
Over the one year, a number of things changed to make me realized how fragile life is and I begin to appreciate the people who have come into my life.
Anyway, back to my Chinese New Year celebrations. On new year eve, I went back. I had a new hair cut there. I like to have my hair cut there as I don't know, always seemed to have a relaxing feelings. The people there always seemed to be so calm when comes to cutting hair. ha ha! Anyway the guy who helped me cut my hair is kind of cool. ha ha!
Since the night is still young, we went to pasir paki (night bazaar, I don't know how to spell it in Malay) to walk walk. Again, it was an eye opener although it wasn't my 1st time walking. It seemed a little difficult from Singapore version. But nevertheless, I bought some good food to eat! yummy! =)
Finally it was chu yi already. 6th Uncle lighted the fire cracker. Wow! That was loud! ha ha! =) It was a custom for our house already to light a fire cracker on the new year. And it had become a routine for our family to go temple that is nearby after that. The temple had lion dance as usual. The crowd was larger than usual and the lion dance was longer than usual. But I enjoyed it! =)
Day 1, I went shopping with my mum and cousin. Bought a few new clothes finally! ha ha! =) love them! =) then went to 拜年。Went to 3 houses. supposed to visit 4, but due to mis-communication, one car which is my car didn't go to the 3rd house. But nevertheless, love the goodies at each house and the decorations. Ha ha! =)
after 拜年, I was allowed to drive a manual car back home. although it was like only 2 streets down? ha ha! with my dad besides me with guide of course. But he was more nervous than me. after like one year without driving... ha ha! seemed like a bit got rust already. But it is a good experience for me! Thanks to uncle for suggesting and allowing and my dad for guidance and the passengers like my mum and 姑婆 who actually dare to sit in my car. ha ha! =)
we had BBQ as usual for dinner. Satays like every other years, but this time we had fishballs, chicken wings and hotdogs as well. I didn't eat much as I went to buy fireworks with my brother and cousins. Had a fun time as well! And when we were back, there were nothing much for us already although there is still beef satays. but oh gosh, I don't eat beef. Haiz!
Day 2, seemed to be a bit. Grandpa went for kidney dialysis and he was feeling tired after that. We don't really have much activities today. My family and I took afternoon nap as we were too tired and it was so warm! We watched TV programs in the evenings.
Day 3 preparation to come to Singapore! Went shopping and dinner at City Square 1st and bought my beloved egg tarts! =) Home sweet home! =)
Yeah! =)