What a wonderful Chinese New Year it has been for me.
Though in my previous entry, i've mentioned that i wasn't excited about this year's CNY relative visitations, i was truely feeling that way. However, that boredom immediately overcame by the warmth and creativity of my uncles, who went the miles to prepare a whole new 'Ang Bao's giving experience.
What 2 of my uncles did were that each made their own Pick-and-Match 'Ang Bao' Draw instead of just the same old every year giving out 'Ang Bao's to nephews and nieces. And the best part was Adults or anyone older than them may participate but with a cost of $5/chance. One was, you pick any card with a number written on it and match it to the 'Ang Bao' with that number and the prizes ranging from min. $4 w TOTO/4D/Big Sweep Pre-bought (by my uncle) tickets to grand prize of $150 dollars! The other was, a dip for 'Ang Bao's with a slip of chinese blessing words in it, i.e. 恭喜发财, match it with the 'Ang Baos' with the same '恭喜发财' and prizes ranging from the same as the previous one, but to a larger sum of $188!
But of course, every draw has its possibilities calculated, and in total i took all $4 w TOTO and 4D tickets. Nevertheless, the chances of getting $2000/$600,000 for 4D/TOTO is still better than getting $150/$188.
And all those made this 2009 CNY a whole lot livelier than any past CNY gatherings, hands down. Kudos to my uncles with their creativity and warm gestures.
Another good news is, as many have already been shared with, my dad will be getting a new van from his company, FIAT DUBLIO. If the color is confirmed to be Red, it shall be named, 小紅. The best point is! We'll be keeping Sasha (current using Toyota Corolla automobile)! AND AND! it'll be fully under my ownership and care!! PRAISE THE LORD!
Dad has decided to convert Sasha to weekend car (red licenced plate) sometime in May, which means i may still drive anytime 24/7 if i want to till then. To camp, to friend's house, church, home...
Nevertheless, i thought every weekend including Friday nights, i would exchange Sasha and drive 小紅 to cell and service on Sat as 小紅 'drinks' diesel, which is a 'million' cheaper and more space to fetch people in...
Then today (280109) my boss (OC) gave company a free half day off. So i took this opportunity to clear my 1/2 day off. Thus, supposely booking in tonight 2300hrs, i'll book in tomorrow, Thursday afteroon before 1200hrs!
So it was an oportunity to go 小Na's house to 拜年. 8 of us were present for the CNY party; Darren, Jo w Iggy, 小Fang, 小Hui, Gab, Yours truely and the host herself, 小Na.
We had a blast man! KFC meals, 'Luo Yu Sham' and the heart-pounding 'TRUE or DARE' game. Will load pictures and videos up into Facebook and my multiply (alternativejr.multiply.com). So stay tune.
Last but not the least, i still got lotza 'Ang Bao' money though the global economic crisis. True enough, it was lower than any years before, i wasn't that concern with it. In fact, getting 'Ang Bao's from my relatives or not, it doesn't matter much. I guess i wanted just the break and joy which would bring happiness than just monetary gains.
Nonetheless, i still wanna praise God for all the 'Ang Bao' money i got.
Therefore, a new year has started, CNY celebration has passed 3 days and going into the 4th out of 15 days, according to tradition believes, this year has been one of the best years by far and will be going back to work. Will strive to live an excellent attitude toward work and things i do.
Till the next entry. Once again...
Wishing all a prosperous, God-blessed and fruitful Moo(New) Year 2009!
Thank you, Jesus for everything!
