13.2.10

double happiness .

this year's 14th February is a little different for the Chinese: 1. it's the first day (chu yi) of the Lunar Calendar which marks the beginning of the Chinese New Year; 2. it's Valentine's Day.

i always spend Chinese New Year with the family as it's tradition and as i'm originally from Malaysia, we always make a point to visit Penang (where i was born and dad's home town), Nibong Tebal (my mom's home town) and Kuala Lumpur (my dad's other home town) to catch up with the relatives and celebrate the occasion over reunion dinners.

on the other hand, i've never 'celebrated' Valentine's Day until the boy came along. even so, we didn't believe in forking out extra money to be part of a collective coupledom (if there's such a term) on one specific day.

with gaoster away in Manchester, this year's 14th February is pretty straight forward for me: family time. it's a pity the boy can't be around his family as well (one could say that Chinese New Year is the equivalent of Christmas where bonding with family is (and should be) of utmost importance).

so anyhoos, i leave you with a photo of my pooch Sushee and will update from Malaysia! 'til then, folks.

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HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR (GONG HAI FAT CHOY) and  HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY PEOPLE !
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13 comments:

  1. bowsnhearts2/14/10, 12:34 AM

    Hope you are having a good one. I am having takeaway pasta here! Lol!

    At least it's not too hot here now and I can wear knee high socks with heels out without people staring at me.

    I miss having reunion dinner though. :(

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  2. Anonymous2/14/10, 12:49 AM

    yes! go check out MNG jewellery!

    and Happy Chinese New Year! =)

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  3. the style crusader2/14/10, 7:07 AM

    chinese new year sounds so great! hope you enjoy your day! and happy valentines day too! xx

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  4. Anonymous2/14/10, 8:09 AM

    awww your pup is adorable. :)

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  5. szela2/15/10, 1:57 PM

    bowsnhearts: takeaway pasta doesn't sound that bad (:

    thetragicallychic: i'll do so from now on! Happy Chinese New Year to you too! (:

    the style crusader: thanks! hope your Sunday was great (: Happy Valentine's Day to you too!

    tinypaperheart: she plays her cuteness out the most on camera (:

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  6. The Snarky Narwhal2/15/10, 2:18 PM

    Thank you for the comment and the follow!! Sorry i didn't respond really quickly! I hope you have a fabulous Chinese New Years/Valentine's Day!

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  7. yimeitan2/15/10, 6:18 PM

    did you seriously put that on sushee! and she managed to keep it on! amazingness.

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  8. Natalie Charlotte Turner2/16/10, 12:26 AM

    Happy new year! and...cuteeeeeee!! :P

    www.Skippinginheels.blogspot.com ♥

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  9. Lexy @ QUIRKY EXPLOSION2/16/10, 9:40 AM

    Hahah! Gong Hai Fat Choi! (Man, I was trying to remember how you say that earlier.) I hope you got some red bags. ;)

    I feel like this weekend has just been filled with holidays!

    Thanks so much for stopping by!
    quirkyexplosion.blogspot.com

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  10. Alicia - Sea Of Ghosts2/16/10, 6:46 PM

    Ahaha this picture totally made me laugh! Happy Chinese new year!

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  11. Joanne Faith2/17/10, 4:40 PM

    Hope you had fantastic Chinese New Year celebrations, it was funny to see them both fall on the same day. Must have complicated things for some people however I think Chinese New Year was probably the more important of the two!

    http://www.joannefaith.com

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  12. michelle_2/17/10, 11:39 PM

    happy cny+vals day to u too !
    thanks for your comment !
    xoxo MicheLLE @ GLISTERS&BLISTERS

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  13. Death Wears Diamond Jewellery2/19/10, 4:04 PM

    thanks for your comment bub, your blog is so cute! may i cuddle your puppy, pleeeaaase! sooo adorable!
    hope you have a good time away and happy chinese new year!
    xxx

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