Happy Chap Goh Meh

Today marks the 15th day of CNY, the last day of the celebration, and in about an hours time, all will come to and end. We will then have to wait for another year before the next celebration comes along.

This year, the year of the Ox brings quite a lot of uncertainty. But hopefully, things will all turn out well for everyone, if not great.

Really wondered what the year has been installed for me.

Chap Goh Meh

Yea... so it came and gone. Today is already the last day of CNY. Time to count my angpows and then keep them into my piggy.

A disastrous Lunar New Year eve

So it was the eve for the Chinese New Year. It was supposed to be a happy ending for the year but unfortunately, things struck the way it was unexpected.

Was supposed to stay in the office until 7.30pm as I was on duty yesterday. Just before lunch time, the management annouced that those who are not too busy with work can leave after lunch.

So many had left. A few chose to stay to complete some more work. Then, the unexpected happened - a power trip. The whole building suffered a blackout.

Fine... although I lost all my unsaved work, I can still do the whole thing again. But as I was on duty, I still had to stay back until 7.30pm in case the power was restored before that.

After a while waiting, my colleague and I got bored waiting so we went out for a drink. At that time, the lifts were still powered, and there were still lights there.

But when we returned at 6pm, it was complete darkness. We even had trouble climbing the stairs and our only source of light was from our mobile phone.

Then after, we waited, and waited and waited until power was finally restored just before 7pm. By then, no more mood to work. Just waiting to lock up and go home.

Oh... and to everyone, Happy Chinese New Year. May you enjoy a wonderful year in the year of a rat.

CNY: my side of the story

Ok... so it's now back to work for me. After a week long 'break'... literally... going back into the reality of work can be a little harsh. This was made worst by the fact that my week long break from work was hardly felt as a break. I was just away from office doing something else. Yes, I was away from office and no I was not enjoying myself as it should be.

So how did my holiday go? Busy and tiring. Since the 1st day of CNY (18/02/2007) I was already out performing shows. Never before had I left home on the 1st day of CNY. I'd always stayed home and would only join the team on the 2nd day of CNY but because the team needed help, so I made a change instead. 1st day was only house performances.

The same night I went up to Genting for another show the next day. So, comes 2nd day of CNY (19/02/2007). We had to perform in 108 shops all around First World Plaza and Genting Theme Park. Spliting ourselves into 3 teams, I had to lead one team. My team performed at 34 shops... all at First World Plaza. It lasted the whole day and by the time we're done, all we could think of was food and sleep. Funny, this was also the first year we actually managed to break for lunch. In the past, we always skipped lunch for the day.

The next day, I was back in KL. Again... performances. Performed all over Klang Valley and it lasted till yesterday, the 8th day of CNY (25/02/2007). Well, initially I wanted out yesterday hoping to get a good rest before I return to work today. But at approximately 8.15am, my 'sifu' messaged me asking if I can join them because he really needed people to help him. So being the nice me as I've always been, I immediately got myself prepared and rushed to join the team.

Sigh, there goes the day's rest. Fortunately, he let me off early so the rest who stayed behind has to work more in my absense and I got home before dinner.

The result of not having enough rest... I was freaking sleepy and tired today afternoon after lunch even though I had the whole night of rest. So there you have it, my CNY story for the year.

Additions: I was also getting hallucinations throughout the week... :0( Hallucinations on the lion dance drums. I sleep I hear drums, I pee I head drums, the wind blew I hear drums, I eat I hear drums and all these points to one thing and one thing only... I've got too much lion dancing already. Man, I sure need a break.

Happy Chinese New Year

It's the time of the year again for the Chinese of all around the world. This year would be extra 'special' as it is my year.... yes, the Year of the Pig. Wishing all of you a wonderful, prosperous, healthy Chinese New Year. Live your life to the max, ok?