And here's a picture of my gorgeous princess in what looks like a cheong sam to complement my Chinese New Year wish for you guys!But there is one thing that I dislike about the CNY season, and that's the fact that for those who don't celebrate it, like myself, it gets to be rather boring. With no relatives to visit, besides the mother-in-law, who seems to be the only one in the family that gets in on all the festivities, there's pretty much not much to do. All the good Chinese food stalls are closed and the supermarkets tend to run out of every basic necessities, like bread!!! I can't believe that when the Chubby Hubby ran out to do my groceries over the weekend, he couldn't even find red onions (which are usually in abundance at any other time of the year) and oranges (which are supposed to be in abundance during Chinese New Year!!!). So for the former, he had to resort to buying organic red onions, setting him back $12/pack, and Japanese oranges, which cost him $10/pack. Ridiculous!
But one good thing came out of the past CNY and that was probably my kaastengels (cheese sticks).
My cheese sticks, which I used to make lots of for Christmas, are always a hit at parties. Be warned though that they are addictive and would probably not make for a good companion when you're trying to keep in shape! It is so addictive that I've seen friends gobbling down a whole container without them realising it...ha ha ha!
But today, my normal routine begins again. After the lull preceding the CNY, the corporate wheels are now starting to turn again. It feels strangely like I've just experienced the turn of two new years simultaneously and it is reminding me of my work deadlines *bites nails*.
Adios! I'd better get cracking on my work before the deadlines get up to my eyeballs...
