This BIG day used to provide me a significant chunk of my annual revenue, haha! Unfortunately it will only be expenses but not income any more which is one downside being married. O, but we're belt-tightening after the two weddings. Can we come up with some innovative things instead of cash? How about a coupon for a free dinner at the Koo house? Or may be a slip of greeting notes. Promise to be as fun n' surprising as fortune cookies.
Well, just kidding. Indeed, we're excited to hand out red packets to the youngers. We're gearing up. Got brand new dollar bills from the bank already. And looking for the nicest envelopes for our first Lai See. Actually there aren't many recipients. Hadi's only niece. I have a few cousins that count on one hand. Isn't a problem. Just that from now on, don't expect us to show up in Hong Kong during the Chinese New Year. Cause we'll be broke... :P
Since the new year falls on a Monday, I'm going to take the day off n' stay in bay area with the Koo family. Hadi's parents arrived on the same day of Obama inauguration but was just coincidence. They will stay a few months with us. I guess parents now become our only source of Lai See. Sigh....
This festive weekend, we'll visit friends n' family. Go "Yum Cha". Cook lots traditional celebratory dishes at home together. Probably make Shanghai wonton n' may be spring rolls which resemble gold bars. O, yeah, gold bars! Feasting with family makes the lunar spirit warm and merry.
Kung Hei Fat Choi! We're always looking forward to the new year with eager anticipation. Wishing everyone boundless cheer and prosperity in the year of the Golden Ox!
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