my lil'Chomel

How can I not write anything about Chinese New Year? Its just around the corner!

I'm just going to do (and force Hubby to join in) some basic cleaning. Maybe because my body and mind are still in retaliation in doing tons of work just before CNY. After over 20 years of cleaning and cleaning and cleaning, I just need a rest... for another year or two. I don't know about others, but we chinese will start cleaning the house weeks before the big day! Seriously, one day clean the kitchen cabinet, another day wipe all the grills, another day clean another cabinet, another day clean the bedroom and wash the porch, and paint the gates, and clean the windows and wash the curtains, and wash everything.

Of course, after the all the work is done, it is time to celebrate. Well, its CNY la. Its time for eating, getting together, get money, loose money and watch TV till morning. I miss my dad's house during CNY. Everything will be decorated with red decorations, lanterns, cookies on the table and everyone will come over to visit. The young visiting the old bearing gifts, oranges and all dressed in red coloured clothes (Note: Jonathan, do remember this chinese custom).

Which reminds me to check on Jonathan's clothes and see if he has enough new clothes. Preferably red or orange or something real bright. Call me old fashion, call me anything. Its Chinese New Year!