The Yee Sang of 2011

Continuing from my previous entry, this is a continuation of my Yee Sang journey for 2011. Hubby asked me again and again if I've gotten bored with Yee Sang. Of course not! LOL are you kidding? I only get to eat this only during the CNY. I have to go all out to take advantage of this dish serve only during CNY.

4th Yee Sang @ Oversea Restaurant with the in-laws

5th Yee Sang @ Sungai Buloh with dad

6th Yee Sang @ Cheers Palace Restaurant with the Ji Muis

7th Yee Sang @ Six Happiness Restaurant for Alex's dad's birthday

8th Yee Sang @ Serdang with Piggy Gang

9th Yee Sang @ Office with colleagues - Sponsored by the boss

Just by a blink of an eye, CNY for 2011 has come and go. And I have to add another 1 year to my age. Sigh age is catching up, but I don't think I've achieve anything in my life yet. I need to speed up LOL!

Hop hop hop! Let's hop to the new year with all the best and all things prosperous!

Happy Valentine's Day 2011

It's post Valentine's Day today. I'm still over the moon for what Hubby has done for me.

A few days before the V-Day, Hubby was telling me that his colleague asked him what has he planned for V-Day. Hubby's answer to his colleague - "We are already married. We are no more lovers. Just plain ol' husband and wife". I was left speechless.

So obviously, I did not expect anything. Plus, we wanted to save money for our post honeymoon trip to Japan. On V-Day after work, hubby picked me up as usual. Right after I climbed up the car, I saw a tube wrapped in a red present wrapper. I asked Hubby was is it and he gave me a silly smile, and said it's my V-Day pressie! OMG! I'm so surprised! So thrilled!

My wrapped pressie

Hubby told me that it's just something simple for me, and said it's a water tumbler. LOL! And I actually don't mind a water tumbler. I'm already so contented he got me something for V-Day. When we got home, I unwrapped the present and it was a perfume! One of favorite collectibles.

My lil surprise

The newest edition to my perfume, a Jean Paul Gaultier Classique.

Jean Paul Gaultier "Classique"

The fragrance is something different from my normal style. It's more of the "spicy" fragrant compared to my usual musky collection. But I like it. It is something different from my usual style. A good twist I would say.

The newest addition to my collection

And check out the funky bottle! If anyone could be that curvaceous, *phee weet*! Hubby said he chose this perfume because I don't have this brand and the smell is different from my collection. Also he said he likes the bottle design. LOL I told him my body can never be that way, no matter how much I try LOL!

Curvaceous bottle design

Apparently the fragrance for the male is quite good too, but Hubby didn't get it cos he doesn't use any perfume. That's why it's useless for me to get it for him too.

But anyways, I am so grateful for the thoughts and effort he put to get this lil surprise for me. I didn't get him anything though. Yes, I know! I feel guilty too. But I'll make it up to him.

Happy Valentine's Day Hubby! Love ya!

Uncle Billy - My inspiration

My beloved Uncle Billy, has passed away peacefully on 8th Feb 2011, 4am. I received the bad news from my dad, who called me at 4am. I was so shocked beyond words when I heard my dad said "Uncle Billy just passed away".

The uncle I respect and love the most has passed away. Sigh. It's CNY - Time for happy times, not for mourning.

Uncle Billy during my tea ceremony

Uncle Billy was the most generous and kind person I know. He was the most non-political person in the family. I remember when I was little, he would pack my angpau at a higher amount for me. He has never scold me and is always smiling when he talks to me. My only regret is not able to spend more time with him before he left for heaven.

Uncle Billy had always been a camera-shy person

This is my cousin's dog, Sasha. The day we buried Uncle Billy, she refuses to eat anything at all. When we pushed her food in front of her, she pushed it away and hid her head under the staircase. Uncle Billy always bring her for a walk and she must have known that Uncle Billy is no more there to accompany her.

Sasha misses Uncle Billy

This song reminds me so much of my dear Uncle Billy. This is by Eric Clapton - Tears in Heaven.

Would you know my name
If I saw you in heaven
Will it be the same
If I saw you in heaven
I must be strong, and carry on
Cause I know I don't belong
Here in heaven

Would you hold my hand
If I saw you in heaven
Would you help me stand
If I saw you in heaven
I'll find my way, through night and day
Cause I know I just can't stay
Here in heaven

Time can bring you down
Time can bend your knee
Time can break your heart
Have you begging please
Begging please

Beyond the door
There's peace I'm sure.
And I know there'll be no more...
Tears in heaven

Would you know my name
If I saw you in heaven
Will it be the same
If I saw you in heaven
I must be strong, and carry on
Cause I know I don't belong
Here in heaven

Cause I know I don't belong
Here in heaven

Uncle Billy, you will be missed and will forever be in my memory.

Happy Rabbit Year!

It's the Chinese New Year of 2011! YAY!

Every year, I look forward to celebrating CNY because I get to meet up with my relatives and also, YEE SANG! My favourite. I will never get bored with having Yee Sang, no matter how many I have LOL!

So for this year, I wanted to track how many Yee Sang I'll have this year. So here they are, for now.

1st Yee Sang @ Golden Palace with close colleagues

2nd Yee Sang @ Golden Palace with Piggy Gang

3rd Yee Sang @ Golden Palace with colleagues

Coincidentally, all my Yee Sang's are taken in Golden Palace. Unbelievable right?! I want more Yee Sang's!

Happy Rabbit Year all! Here's hoping for the best in health, wealth, joy to all!

Under the weather

With all the CNY celebrations and non-stop yee sang's, my antibody has finally given in. White flag has been raised and I am officially sick. WTF.

It all started with a slight sore throat the passed few days, and I thought my antibody will put a fight, like it always does every year, and won. So I let it slide. I just enjoyed my weekend and did my last minute CNY shopping.

Then, the sore throat became worse, and yesterday, I woke up with no voice. I tried to clear my throat but no sound came out. I finally realised that I've officially lost my voice. When Hubby wpke up, I could only mutter a few words to tell him that I've lost my voice. Last 2 nights, we went and get herbal tea and also herbal jelly to help with the sore throat, but who would have thought Mr. Flu can and knock on my door. I took the flu medication for 3 nights, including tonight, but so far, it looks like Mr. Flu is staying in my body. My voice changed but I still went to work. Hopefully, these will all cure so that I can enjoy my CNY.

Tonight is the reunion dinner with the in-laws, tomorrow with dad, and on Wednesday with mum. The troubles involved in making this arrangement is totally agonizing, which I am not exaggerating at all! So many people to take into consideration just to have a peaceful reunion CNY dinner.

I'm tired, and the sickness is overwhelming me. I don't feel the CNY spirit nor excitement. I just wanna sleep. Good night world.

Fingers crossed - Tomorrow will be a better world.

CNY Dinner Tradition

Every year, we have our annual CNY dinner. "We" include Shy Flirt, Karma Bitch, Rock Chic and Jeebra. And this year is no difference.

Initially, we wanted to go the the new Hee Lai Ton restaurant in Imbi but I can't seem to be able to reach them to make reservation, so we changed to Golden Palace in Pavilion. We scheduled our dinner on 14th Jan 2011, which is so ahead because we have planning LOL! Actually, it's just me and Shy Flirt being glutton for yee sang!

First yee sang of the Rabbit Year!

Salmon for the Yee Sang

For some "jakun" reason, we were all very fascinated with this equipment LOL! We didn't know this existed until we saw it at the restaurant. It is to pinch the lime for the sauce. Even Ahnai went for it and squeezed it for the waiter.

Discovery of the year!

Sze Chuan Soup

Peking Duck - Which we later called it "Donald"

Donald's crispy skin

Ready to be served

The drums and wings of Donald

The remaining of Donald fried with noodle

Long bean with minced pork

Braised tou fu

Pork Belly with Salted Fish - Totally recommended!

Bill came up to about RM300++, which is pretty decent. Had fun and it was scrumptious. Everyone is happy with the CNY dinner.

Mission accomplished!

Spring Cleaning Day

Yay! It is a public holiday today - in conjunction with Thaipusam. Instead of going shopping or movies, we have stayed home and did our spring cleaning. Lol!

CNY is in about 2-3 weeks' time. Hubby being his usual clean freak has decided to start cleaning early and has decided to divide the cleaning process to 2 parts. First part is today, and the second part would be a few days prior to CNY. He has even listed what to clean for the first and second part respectively. Now, that's just him doing the normal stuff he does.

We woke up at about 10am and started the cleaning process. My wardrobe, the kitchen, my shoes, his wardrobe, the drawers/closets, my bags, etc.

After 3 hours of climbing and scrubbing and wiping and packing and cleaning, it is finally DONE! Sparkling clean I tell ya! So bloody proud of ourselves!

And look at our CNY deco for this year - 2 bunnies stuck at our front door. Tee hee it's Mr. and Mrs. Bunny in conjunction with the Rabbit Year in 2011. We bought this for RM8 at a pasar malam.

Mr. & Mrs. Bunny

Now, there's the bathroom, the ceiling fans, the new bedsheets and the new curtains. Yes, we have new bedsheets and curtains for CNY LOL! All these to be done next weekend. Then, our home is ready for CNY.