it's time for me and you to take over the world: happy cny

happy chinese new year everyone :)

i am in Sing so let me share some few facts, Happy New Year in Chinese is "Xin Nian Kuai Le". the popular saying during these times is "Gong Xi Fa Cai", which actually means "may you be wealthy, and prosperous". somehow back home, it's mutated to "Kung Hei Fat Choi", which when I mentioned here doesn't mean anything but sounds just a bit like the real words.

I learned that CNY is not like celebrating a new year or turning over a new leaf. It's about doing as many things possible to get the wealth in. I know first hand because I am living with a strictly Chinese couple for landlords. And it's Christmas around the house, Chinese style.

Outside our house are two red lanterns always lighted up at night. On the door, get these: cloves of garlic and a string full of big red fresh chili. Our front door would give the impression we serve chili peppers inside. I was told it was to push away the evil spirits, so that they won't go in.

On the east side of our dining table, is a totempole of sorts made of a little rack with layers. On top is a golden cat with a mechanical arm, battery operated and is moving its paw up and down non-stop, 24/7. Of course this is to say, "hey luck, please come in", and constantly at that like clockwork. Below that cat are two golden cows. They each have a coin slot on their head, I assume they are filled with coins. Third layer is a golden toad, a figurine with lots of rubies and coins on its body. Below it is a golden turtle, standing proud on top of a layer of coins, carrying one little turtle on its back. I assume that's the one for prosperous parenthood.

On the table there is a vase, filled with stalks of fortune bamboo, curled up at the top and pointing up. They placed colorful ribbons around it and each ribbon was actually a placeholder to hang the money packs and golden objects. This would be the mini-Christmas tree on the dining table. I say mini, because there is a 6 ft-tall replica of it at the living room. It really feels like Christmas except all that's hanging there are gold coins and money packs. And with all that gold glittering about, there is no need for lights. I was tempted to put gifts and stockings underneath, but I thought it was not necessary.

My friend in the office told me, everything for the Chinese is wealth, luck and prosperity. The more money you have, the more prosperous you are, the happier you are. On this day they would go around and visit relatives in their best wear, new clothes, big jewelry, pockets full of cash. Children will be given cash by the elder relatives, which they call Hong Bao, and apparently until you are not married, this will still apply. The aunts and uncles would say to the singletons, "hey, how come you're not married yet?", an expression they use to haunt thirty-something singletons into guilt who even when already working, are still qualified for Hong Bao. Hmmm, this sounds so familiar, hehehe...

I went outside yesterday and it's like a ghostown. No traffic, no cars, no people walking around. The only places open are Mcdonalds and 7-11. Of course, I went there to have dinner and hang out for a while. And more foreigners like me, feeling outcast, came there too.
Where was everybody? I guess all huddled up, cooking food, making preparations at their home at the eve of their best day. It'll be 2 days more of this, when every restaurant is closed, even the market. Everyone need to take a rest and celebrate.

Our boss is Catholic and Chinese, so it's a mixture of traditions for him. We have 3 days off work, and no one i allowed to come to the office until Thursday 10 AM, and only he will open the door to the office. Only the lucky one should do this. If you were by chance the one who opened it, or worse, if you came before 10AM, and for that year the company profit was not good, then they 'll know who to blame. I will come at 11 am, just to be sure. hahaha.

My new favorite word is AUSPICIOUS. It's used a lot on these days. They will squeeze it into everything possible. It's like the second most popular word here now, next to PROSPERITY.
Now that is a magic word, you say that, everyone's happy. There's a prosperity burger at Mcdonalds. I should eat that tomorrow. Our Sales guy says he should meet customers and say we have a promo for a Prosperity Scanning Electron Microscope. That should be well let them buy it. If you say that word, I think people would buy it.

But auspicious is a bit more of wishful thinking. It means lucky, fortunate, said in a hush, subtle slightly romantic tone. You are invited to an auspicious lunch, the card said on the invite of the office next door. So we went and had a feast of CNY goodies. Later that night, my non-practicing Malaysian Chinese super buddy said, "Let's go la, let's go and get drunk with beers and talk". I said only if you say, "let's have an auspicious drinking night out". I like that word. I will use it more often. Apparently it's used only in these days in late January until the CNY passes. It shouldn't be the case.

So my friends, let's all have an auspicious day today. May your home and your hearts be filled with joy and utmost prosperity. Welcome luck, welcome good fortune. Put money in your pockets and make a wish. Wear a red shirt. Buy a lottery ticket. Smile like there's no tomorrow. A happy, auspicious CNY to us all! :)

I will enjoy the rest of the morning in my prosperous pajamas, drink auspicious coffee and eat lucky toast. Cheers!! :)

pole of sorts made of a little rack with layers. On top is a golden cat with a mechanical arm, battery operated and is mocing its paw up and down non-stop, 24/7. Of course this is to say, "hey luck, please come in", and constantly and like clockwork. Below that cat are two golden cows. They each have a coin slot on their head, I assume they are filled with coins. Thirs layer is a golden toad, a figurine with lots of rubies and coins onn its body. Below it is a golden turtle, standing proud on top of a layer of coins, carrying one little turtle on its back. I assume that's the one for prosperous parenthood. On the table there is a vase, filled with stalks of fortune bamboo, curled up at the top and pointing up. They placed colorful ribbons around it and each ribbon was actually a place to hang the money packs and goldeb objects. This would be the mini-Christmas tree on the dining table. I say mini, because there is a 6 ft-tall replica of it at the living room. It really feels like Christmas except all that's hanging there are gold coins and money packs. And with all that gold glittering about, there is no need for lights. I was tempted to put gifts and stockings underneath, but I thought it was not necessary. <img class="alignmiddleb" src="http://images.kyliebum.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SX0QcwoKCE8AAGqDhyQ1/24-01-09-1134.jpg?et=EFymoqsg16lc74shhJp25A&nmid=0" border="0"> My friend in the office told me, everything for the Chinese is wealth, luck and prosperity. The more money you have, the more prosperous you are, the happier you are.  On this day they would go around and visit relatives in their best wear, new clothes, big jewelry, pockets full of cash. Children will be given cash by the elder relatives, which they call Hong Bao, and apparently until you are not married, this will apply. The aunts and uncles would say to the singletons, "hey, how come you're not married yet?", an expression they use to haunt thirty-something singletons into guilt who even when already working, are still qualified for Hong Bao. Hmmm, this sounds so familiar, hehehe... I went outside yesterday and it's like a ghostown. No traffic, no cars, no people walking around. The only places open are Mcdonalds and 7-11. Of course, I went there to have dinner and hang out for a while. And more foreigners like me, feeling outcast, came there too. Where was everybody? I guess all huddled up, cooking food, making preparations at their home at the eve of their best day. It'll be 2 days more of this, when every restaurant is closed, even the market. Everyone need to take a rest and celebrate. Our boss is Catholic and Chinese, so it's a mixture of traditions for him. We have 3 days off work, and no one i allowed to come to the office until Thursday 10 AM, and only he will open the door to the office. Only the lucky one should do this. If you were by chance the one who opened it, or worse, if you came before 10AM, and for that year the company profit was not good, then they 'll know who to blame. I will come at 11 am, just to be sure. hahaha. My new favorite word is AUSPICIOUS. It's used a lot on these days. They will squeeze it into everything possible. It's like the second most popular word here now, next to PROSPERITY. Now that is a magic word, you say that, everyone's happy. There's a prosperity burger at Mcdonalds. I should eat that tomorrow. Our Sales guy says he should meet customers and say we have a promo for a Prosperity Scanning Electron Microscope. That should be well let them buy it. If you say that word, I think people would buy it. But auspicious is a bit more of wishful thinking. It means lucky, fortunate, said in a hush, subtle slightly romantic tone. You are invited to an auspicious lunch, the card said on the invite of the office next door. So we went and had a feast of CNY goodies. Later that night, my non-practicing Malaysian Chinese super buddy said, "Let's go la, let's go and get drunk with beers and talk". I said only if you say, "let's have an auspicious drinking night out". I like that word. I will use it more often. Apparently it's used only in these days in late January until the CNY passes. It shouldn't be the case. So my friends, let's all have an auspicious day today. May your home and your hearts be filled with joy and utmost prosperity. Welcome luck, welcome good fortune. Put money in your pockets and make a wish. Wear a red shirt. Buy a lottery ticket. Smile like there's no tomorrow. A happy, auspicious CNY to us all! :) I will enjoy the rest of the m<textarea style="width: 558px;" id="hidden::form::body" name="hidden::form::body"> happy chinese new year everyone :) i am in Sing so let me share some few facts, Happy New Year in Chinese is "Nuan Ni Lei Hua". the popular saying during these times is "Gong Xi Fa Cai", which actually means "may you be wealthy, and prosperous". somehow, back home, it's mutated to "Kung Hei Fat Choi", which when I mentioned here doesn't mean anything but sounds just a bit like the real words. I learned that CNY is not like celebrating a new year or turning over a new leaf. It's about doing as many things possible to get the wealth in. I know first hand becuase I am living with a strictly Chinese couple for landlords. And it's Christmas around the house, Chinese style. Outside our house are two red lanterns always lighted up at night. On the door, get these: cloves of garlic and a sting full of big red chili. Our front door would give the impression we serve chili peppers inside. I was told it was to push away the evil spirits, so that they won't go in.<img class="alignmiddleb" src="http://images.kyliebum.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SX0P-woKCE8AAF0KQRE1/20-01-09-1841.jpg?et=914Pc26i7nTjuOO8vBw%2C2w&nmid=0" border="0"> On the east side of our dining table, is a totempole of sorts made of a little rack with layers. On top is a golden cat with a mechanical arm, battery operated and is mocing its paw up and down non-stop, 24/7. Of course this is to say, "hey luck, please come in", and constantly and like clockwork. Below that cat are two golden cows. They each have a coin slot on their head, I assume they are filled with coins. Thirs layer is a golden toad, a figurine with lots of rubies and coins onn its body. Below it is a golden turtle, standing proud on top of a layer of coins, carrying one little turtle on its back. I assume that's the one for prosperous parenthood. On the table there is a vase, filled with stalks of fortune bamboo, curled up at the top and pointing up. They placed colorful ribbons around it and each ribbon was actually a place to hang the money packs and goldeb objects. This would be the mini-Christmas tree on the dining table. I say mini, because there is a 6 ft-tall replica of it at the living room. It really feels like Christmas except all that's hanging there are gold coins and money packs. And with all that gold glittering about, there is no need for lights. I was tempted to put gifts and stockings underneath, but I thought it was not necessary. <img class="alignmiddleb" src="http://images.kyliebum.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SX0QcwoKCE8AAGqDhyQ1/24-01-09-1134.jpg?et=EFymoqsg16lc74shhJp25A&nmid=0" border="0"> My friend in the office told me, everything for<textarea style='width:558px; height:200px}' id='hidden::form::body' name='hidden::form::body'> happy chinese new year everyone :) i am in Sing so let me share some few facts, Happy New Year in Chinese is "Xin Nian Kuai Le". the popular saying during these times is "Gong Xi Fa Cai", which actually means "may you be wealthy, and prosperous". somehow, back home, it's mutated to "Kung Hei Fat Choi", which when I mentioned here doesn't mean anything but sounds just a bit like the real words. I learned that CNY is not like celebrating a new year or turning over a new leaf. It's about doing as many things possible to get the wealth in. I know first hand becuase I am living with a strictly Chinese couple for landlords. And it's Christmas around the house, Chinese style. Outside our house are two red lanterns always lighted up at night. On the door, get these: cloves of garlic and a sting full of big red chili. Our front door would give the impression we serve chili peppers inside. I was told it was to push away the evil spirits, so that they won't go in.<img class="alignmiddleb" src="http://images.kyliebum.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SX08cAoKCE8AAHGFIhI1/23-01-09-0801.jpg?et=j8vZJbqzi5%2BGxViwKn6iiQ&nmid=0" border="0"> On the east side of our dining table, is a totempole of sorts made of a little rack with layers. On top is a golden cat with a mechanical arm, battery operated and is mocing its paw up and down non-stop, 24/7. Of course this is to say, "hey luck, please come in", and constantly and like clockwork. Below that cat are two golden cows. They each have a coin slot on their head, I assume they are filled with coins. Thirs layer is a golden toad, a figurine with lots of rubies and coins onn its body. Below it is a golden turtle, standing proud on top of a layer of coins, carrying one little turtle on its back. I assume that's the one for prosperous parenthood. On the table there is a vase, filled with stalks of fortune bamboo, curled up at the top and pointing up. They placed colorful ribbons around it and each ribbon was actually a place to hang the money packs and goldeb objects. This would be the mini-Christmas tree on the dining table. I say mini, because there is a 6 ft-tall replica of it at the living room. It really feels like Christmas except all that's hanging there are gold coins and money packs. And with all that gold glittering about, there is no need for lights. I was tempted to put gifts and stockings underneath, but I thought it was not necessary. <img class="alignmiddleb" src="http://images.kyliebum.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SX0QcwoKCE8AAGqDhyQ1/24-01-09-1134.jpg?et=EFymoqsg16lc74shhJp25A&nmid=0" border="0"> My friend in the office told me, everything for the Chinese is wealth, luck and prosperity. The more money you have, the more prosperous you are, the happier you are.  On this day they would go around and visit relatives in their best wear, new clothes, big jewelry, pockets full of cash. Children will be given cash by the elder relatives, which they call Hong Bao, and apparently until you are not married, this will apply. The aunts and uncles would say to the singletons, "hey, how come you're not married yet?", an expression they use to haunt thirty-something singletons into guilt who even when already working, are still qualified for Hong Bao. Hmmm, this sounds so familiar, hehehe... I went outside yesterday and it's like a ghostown. No traffic, no cars, no people walking around. The only places open are Mcdonalds and 7-11. Of course, I went there to have dinner and hang out for a while. And more foreigners like me, feeling outcast, came there too. Where was everybody? I guess all huddled up, cooking food, making preparations at their home at the eve of their best day. It'll be 2 days more of this, when every restaurant is closed, even the market. Everyone need to take a rest and celebrate. Our boss is Catholic and Chinese, so it's a mixture of traditions for him. We have 3 days off work, and no one i allowed to come to the office until Thursday 10 AM, and only he will open the door to the office. Only the lucky one should do this. If you were by chance the one who opened it, or worse, if you came before 10AM, and for that year the company profit was not good, then they 'll know who to blame. I will come at 11 am, just to be sure. hahaha. My new favorite word is AUSPICIOUS. It's used a lot on these days. They will squeeze it into everything possible. It's like the second most popular word here now, next to PROSPERITY. Now that is a magic word, you say that, everyone's happy. There's a prosperity burger at Mcdonalds. I should eat that tomorrow. Our Sales guy says he should meet customers and say we have a promo for a Prosperity Scanning Electron Microscope. That should be well let them buy it. If you say that word, I think people would buy it. But auspicious is a bit more of wishful thinking. It means lucky, fortunate, said in a hush, subtle slightly romantic tone. You are invited to an auspicious lunch, the card said on the invite of the office next door. So we went and had a feast of CNY goodies. Later that night, my non-practicing Malaysian Chinese super buddy said, "Let's go la, let's go and get drunk with beers and talk". I said only if you say, "let's have an auspicious drinking night out". I like that word. I will use it more often. Apparently it's used only in these days in late January until the CNY passes. It shouldn't be the case. So my friends, let's all have an auspicious day today. May your home and your hearts be filled with joy and utmost prosperity. Welcome luck, welcome good fortune. Put money in your pockets and make a wish. Wear a red shirt. Buy a lottery tick<textarea style="width: 558px;" id="hidden::form::body" name="hidden::form::body"> happy chinese new year everyone :) i am in Sing so let me share some few facts, Happy New Year in Chinese is "Nuan Ni Lei Hua". the popular saying during these times is "Gong Xi Fa Cai", which actually means "may you be wealthy, and prosperous". somehow, back home, it's mutated to "Kung Hei Fat Choi", which when I mentioned here doesn't mean anything but sounds just a bit like the real words. I learned that CNY is not like celebrating a new year or turning over a new leaf. It's about doing as many things possible to get the wealth in. I know first hand becuase I am living with a strictly Chinese couple for landlords. And it's Christmas around the house, Chinese style. Outside our house are two red lanterns always lighted up at night. On the door, get these: cloves of garlic and a sting full of big red chili. Our front door would give the impression we serve chili peppers inside. I was told it was to push away the evil spirits, so that they won't go in.<img class="alignmiddleb" src="http://images.kyliebum.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SX08cAoKCE8AAHGFIhI1/23-01-09-0801.jpg?et=j8vZJbqzi5%2BGxViwKn6iiQ&nmid=0" border="0"> On the east side of our dining table, is a totempole of sorts made of a little rack with layers. On top is a golden cat with a mechanical arm, battery operated and is mocing its paw up and down non-stop, 24/7. Of course this is to say, "hey luck, please come in", and constantly and like clockwork. Below that cat are two golden cows. They each have a coin slot on their head, I assume they are filled with coins. Thirs layer is a golden toad, a figurine with lots of rubies and coins onn its body. Below it is a golden turtle, standing proud on top of a layer of coins, carrying one little turtle on its back. I assume that's the one for prosperous parenthood. On the table there is a vase, filled with stalks of fortune bamboo, curled up at the top and pointing up. They placed colorful ribbons around it and each ribbon was actually a place to hang the money packs and goldeb objects. This would be the mini-Christmas tree on the dining table. I say mini, because there is a 6 ft-tall replica of it at the living room. It really feels like Christmas except all that's hanging there are gold coins and money packs. And with all that gold glittering about, there is no need for lights. I was tempted to put gifts and stockings underneath, but I thought it was not necessary. <img class="alignmiddleb" src="http://images.kyliebum.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SX0QcwoKCE8AAGqDhyQ1/24-01-09-1134.jpg?et=EFymoqsg16lc74shhJp25A&nmid=0" border="0"> My friend in the office told me, everything for the Chinese is wealth, luck and prosperity. The more money you have, the more prosperous you are, the happier you are.  On this day they would go around and visit relatives in their best wear, new clothes, big jewelry, pockets full of cash. Children will be given cash by the elder relatives, which they call Hong Bao, and apparently until you are not married, this will apply. The aunts and uncles would say to the singletons, "hey, how come you're not married yet?", an expression they use to haunt thirty-something singletons into guilt who even when already working, are still qualified for Hong Bao. Hmmm, this sounds so familiar, hehehe... I went outside yesterday and it's like a ghostown. No traffic, no cars, no people walking around. The only places open are Mcdonalds and 7-11. Of course, I went there to have dinner and hang out for a while. And more foreigners like me, feeling outcast, came there too. Where was everybody? I guess all huddled up, cooking food, making preparations at their home at the eve of their best day. It'll be 2 days more of this, when every restaurant is closed, even the market. Everyone need to take a rest and celebrate. Our boss is Catholic and Chinese, so it's a mixture of traditions for him. We have 3 days off work, and no one i allowed to come to the office until Thursday 10 AM, and only he will open the door to the office. Only the lucky one should do this. If you were by chance the one who opened it, or worse, if you came before 10AM, and for that year the company profit was not good, then they 'll know who to blame. I will come at 11 am, just to be sure. hahaha. My new favorite word is AUSPICIOUS. It's used a lot on these days. They will squeeze it into everything possible. It's like the second most popular word here now, next to PROSPERITY. Now that is a magic word, you say that, everyone's happy. There's a prosperity burger at Mcdonalds. I should eat that tomorrow. Our Sales guy says he should meet customers and say we have a promo for a Prosperity Scanning Electron Microscope. That should be well let them buy it. If you say that word, I think people would buy it. But auspicious is a bit more of wishful thinking. It means lucky, fortunate, said in a hush, subtle slightly romantic tone. You are invited to an auspicious lunch, the card said on the invite of the office next door. So we went and had a feast of CNY goodies. Later that night, my non-practicing Malaysian Chinese super buddy said, "Let's go la, let's go and get drunk with beers and talk". I said only if you say, "let's have an auspicious drinking night out". I like that word. I will use it more often. Apparently it's used only in these days in late January until the CNY passes. It shouldn't be the case. So my friends, let's all have an auspicious day today. May your home and your hearts be filled with joy and utmost prosperity. Welcome luck, welcome good fortune. Put money in your pockets and make a wish. Wear a red shirt. Buy a lottery ticket. Smile like there's no tomorrow. A happy, auspicious CNY to us all! :) I will enjoy the rest of the m<textarea style="width: 558px;" id="hidden::form::body" name="hidden::form::body"> happy chinese new year everyone :) i am in Sing so let me share some few facts, Happy New Year in Chinese is "Nuan Ni Lei Hua". the popular saying during these times is "Gong Xi Fa Cai", which actually means "may you be wealthy, and prosperous". somehow, back home, it's mutated to "Kung Hei Fat Choi", which when I mentioned here doesn't mean anything but sounds just a bit like the real words. I learned that CNY is not like celebrating a new year or turning over a new leaf. It's about doing as many things possible to get the wealth in. I know first hand becuase I am living with a strictly Chinese couple for landlords. And it's Christmas around the house, Chinese style. Outside our house are two red lanterns always lighted up at night. On the door, get these: cloves of garlic and a sting full of big red chili. Our front door would give the impression we serve chili peppers inside. I was told it was to push away the evil spirits, so that they won't go in.<img class="alignmiddleb" src="http://images.kyliebum.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SX0P-woKCE8AAF0KQRE1/20-01-09-1841.jpg?et=914Pc26i7nTjuOO8vBw%2C2w&nmid=0" border="0"> On the east side of our dining table, is a totempole of sorts made of a little rack with layers. On top is a golden cat with a mechanical arm, battery operated and is mocing its paw up and down non-stop, 24/7. Of course this is to say, "hey luck, please come in", and constantly and like clockwork. Below that cat are two golden cows. They each have a coin slot on their head, I assume they are filled with coins. Thirs layer is a golden toad, a figurine with lots of rubies and coins onn its body. Below it is a golden turtle, standing proud on top of a layer of coins, carrying one little turtle on its back. I assume that's the one for prosperous parenthood. On the table there is a vase, filled with stalks of fortune bamboo, curled up at the top and pointing up. They placed colorful ribbons around it and each ribbon was actually a place to hang the money packs and goldeb objects. This would be the mini-Christmas tree on the dining table. I say mini, because there is a 6 ft-tall replica of it at the living room. It really feels like Christmas except all that's hanging there are gold coins and money packs. And with all that gold glittering about, there is no need for lights. I was tempted to put gifts and stockings underneath, but I thought it was not necessary. <img class="alignmiddleb" src="http://images.kyliebum.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SX0QcwoKCE8AAGqDhyQ1/24-01-09-1134.jpg?et=EFymoqsg16lc74shhJp25A&nmid=0" border="0"> My friend in the office told me, everything for the Chinese is wealth, luck and prosperity. The more money you have, the more prosperous you are, the happier you are.  On this day they would go around and visit relatives in their best wear, new clothes, big jewelry, pockets full of cash. Children will be given cash by the elder relatives, which they call Hong Bao, and apparently until you are not married, this will apply. The aunts and uncles would say to the singletons, "hey, how come you're not married yet?", an expression they use to haunt thirty-something singletons into guilt who even when already working, are still qualified for Hong Bao. Hmmm, this sounds so familiar, hehehe... I went outside yesterday and it's like a ghostown. No traffic, no cars, no people walking around. The only places open are Mcdonalds and 7-11. Of course, I went there to have dinner and hang out for a while. And more foreigners like me, feeling outcast, came there too. Where was everybody? I guess all huddled up, cooking food, making preparations at their home at the eve of their best day. It'll be 2 days more of this, when every restaurant is closed, even the market. Everyone need to take a rest and celebrate. Our boss is Catholic and Chinese, so it's a mixture of traditions for him. We have 3 days off work, and no one i allowed to come to the office until Thursday 10 AM, and only he will open the door to the office. Only the lucky one should do this. If you were by chance the one who opened it, or worse, if you came before 10AM, and for that year the company profit was not good, then they 'll know who to blame. I will come at 11 am, just to be sure. hahaha. My new favorite word is AUSPICIOUS. It's used a lot on these days. They will squeeze it into everything possible. It's like the second most popular word here now, next to PROSPERITY. Now that is a magic word, you say that, everyone's happy. There's a prosperity burger at Mcdonalds. I should eat that tomorrow. Our Sales guy says he should meet customers and say we have a promo for a Prosperity Scanning Electron Microscope. That should be well let them buy it. If you say that word, I think people would buy it. But auspicious is a bit more of wishful thinking. It means lucky, fortunate, said in a hush, subtle slightly romantic tone. You are invited to an auspicious lunch, the card said on the invite of the office next door. So we went and had a feast of CNY goodies. Later that night, my non-practicing Malaysian Chinese super buddy said, "Let's go la, let's go and get drunk with beers and talk". I said only if you say, "let's have an auspicious drinking night out". I like that word. I will use it more often. Apparently it's used only in these days in late January until the CNY passes. It shouldn't be the case. So my friends, let's all have an auspicious day today. May your home and your hearts be filled with joy and utmost prosperity. Welcome luck, welcome good fortune. Put money in your pockets and make a wish. Wear a red shirt. Buy a lottery ticket. Smile like there's no tomorrow. A happy, auspicious CNY to us all! :) I will enjoy the rest of the morning in my prosperous pajamas, drink auspicious coffee and eat lucky toast. Cheers!! :) </body> </html>

9 comments:

france oJanuary 25, 2009 at 7:16 PM
happy new year to you K!
Kay MalilongJanuary 26, 2009 at 1:09 AM
And don't forget to read your Chinese horoscope. Remember only the auspicious part (I finally used that word in a sentence..hehehe). Happy CNY!
k dudeJanuary 26, 2009 at 10:21 PM
i did last year my horoscope said 3 neutral 9 not-so-fortunate months, this year 4 neutral, 8 not-so-fortunate..does it read that my auspiciousness is up by 8.3%? hehehe..am still thinking if it's related at all but last year i think i had so-so months but i had i-can't-believe-my-wonderful-luck-i-am-super-super-lucky last 3 months...woohoo :)...
france oJanuary 28, 2009 at 5:58 PM
with the recession and all, i don't think any zodiac sign is being spared this year. hehehe. but oh well.
Lorenz PonceJanuary 29, 2009 at 6:21 AM
did you get any hong bao (kala ko ang pao yan yung kasi pinamimigay nung isa kong lolong chinese dati) in red envelope? nung una suspicious ang basa ko sa auspicious :P gotta read my horoscope din. alam mo bang super lucky si katie dahil sya ay golden pig at girl pa? happy tikoy!
k dudeJanuary 29, 2009 at 6:52 AM
peng, you're right..sa pinas 'ang pao' iyon but the actual term is hong bao...yep the red envelope usually given with 2 oranges...they believe it is auspicious kapag multiple of 2...and they give oranges kasi "golden" fruit and round kasi..and peng, super lucky talaga si katie eh kasi ikaw ang mom niya!!! :) naks!!... flower girl na ha...hihihihi...
dax dizonJanuary 29, 2009 at 9:08 PM
K, may naghahanap ng contact number/email ng kuya mo. Batchmate niya raw sa Pisay. Pinsan ni LemLem.
k dudeJanuary 29, 2009 at 10:17 PM
hi dax! ..sige PM ko sayo..thanks.. pisay batch 88 yun eh..
dax dizonJanuary 30, 2009 at 2:56 AM
thanks! natext ko na kay lem.

Sunday, January 25, 2009

happy cny

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