How I spent my CNY-17/2-4/3

Yesterday was Chap Goh Mei, the last day for CNY..今年的华人新年过的还蛮快的，可是，对我来说，却意义非凡。。也过得特别开心。。因为多了一位成员，与我一起过新年。。所以，很想把它Blog下来，作为纪念。。

17.2.07 (Sat)-CNY eve
as usual, I did not apply for leave on CNY eve..anyhow, its just half day work, so no point wasting my leave :p. This year, mum decided not to cook BIg feast as what she normally did..instead, we had steamboat..invited my both aunties, Mei Yi, Kak Hock and family..10 adults 3 kids..all party-ing at my house..mum prepared many delicious steamboat ingredients..prawns, abalone, fishballs, vegetables, yong tao fu, fish etc..太丰富了！
after dinner, some of us sat down for TV shows, some play cards and my 3 nephews (cousin's sons) played fire crackers..not forgetting receiving angpows also..
I went out for movie with Mark..we watched "The Protege 门徒"-starring Andy Lau, Leo Ku, Daniel Wu..a movie about drugs..quite nice and had very meaningful message..

18.2.07 (Sun) 1st day of CNY
So happen this year 1st day of CNY falls on Sunday..so can combined Sunday and CNY service together..and to my surprise, Rev Yeo gave a short sermon..so the service ended early..then, as usual, we went to 二姨's house for lunch..Mark came along as well..
Later, I followed Mark to his church member's house, which so happen, near my place..Uncle Chee Beng's mum's house..I got to know many of his church members and all of them were so nice and warm..met Uncle Soon Teck and Aunt Mei Ching there too (my mum used to babysit their children..so i knew them well)..
Then, came Uncle Fook Lim..the Sunday School ex-superintendent of Gospel Hall..he is really a funny elderly man..Mark said he is a joker, likes to talk and always bring happiness and laughter to everyone..true enough, I had a great laugh chatting with him..
At night, both of us went house visitation..Mark's buddies house..and the world is so small..one of his buddy, 文迪, his girl friend is my uni-mate!..and they are getting married this September, same date as my sis.

19.2.07 (Mon）-2nd day of CNY
Early morning, mum, Ai Hoi and I went to Banting to visit my mum's aunt..each year, we will visit her, and usually she will treat us with satay and ketupat..but this year, we had milo and cake..hehe...then mum will definitely buy fish..coz there is a fishmonger nearby her house and the fishes are very fresh and cheap ..
Then, on our way back from Banting, we dropped by my 二舅 house in Jenjarom, mum's cousin's house as well..
Later, my cousins-Bee Bee and Kak Soon came to my house and they played Mahjong..I took afternoon nap coz too tired, and at night I will be going over to Mark's place for dinner..
Dinner at his house was nice..this is my first time meeting his parents, sisters, brother-in-law, his niece, his relatives..we had steamboat again..haha..and it was his dad's birthday!..双喜临门。。
After the dinner, both of us went to Chin Suan's house to play cards till almost 1230am..wow..we were both small players, RM1 each game..hehe..but 很奇妙的是，很多时候，我们俩的牌面都是一样的。。if I had blackjack, Mark will has blackjack too and etc..we had a great time at Suan's place..

20.2.07 (Tues)-3rd day of CNY
Met up with Boon Eng, my old friend for more than 20 years..had a great time chatting about our past memories and also updating each other on current news..
Then, Uncle Tee Kiang, Aunt Lay Leng, Uncle Soon Teck and Aunt Mei Ching came to my house..they will usually visit us during 3rd day of CNY..
In the noon, I followed Mark to his church member's house in Meru, his church elder is having open house..It was his first year there too..met Uncle Fook Lim again and he made me laughed with his jokes/humors..
Supposingly, we were going to Chin Suan's house with Eng Wah and Ah Bu, but last minute, plan changed..we went to Mark's ex-secondary school friend's house..and again, the world is so small..one of his friend..Poh Chun, I knew his sister, my primary schoolmate..I was able to click with his friends..we played cards also..
At night, Mark joined me for family dinner..my sis and bf were back from Singapore..we went to this new restaurant at Centro, a new business centre..food was good but pricy!
Then, Ai Lee's friends came by and we played Mahjong, cards till almost 1am..had so much fun..

21.2.07 (Wed)-4th day of CNY
Today, I went to OCBC with May, Steven and Laura to settle some YM matters..changing of bank signatories for new fiscal year..Then, I followed Mark to gym, at Celebrity Fitness, Subang..Because I was a visitor, so I had to listen to some explanations and promotions by CF..felt so bored and the consultant was not polite at all..we were so pissed off with her attitude..after 1 hour+ of work out, we joined his friends for karaoke session at Galaxy karaoke, Subang..sang for 4 hours..Mark is really a good singer..can reach high note..duet a song with him, 屋顶 by Jay Chow and Landy
At night, both of us, May and KT planned to visit Pr Maggie, who was back from Cambodia for holidays..but then she wasn't at home..then wanted to go over Andrew's place, he was not in as well..so ended up, we went to Siong Eik and Yee Sin's place, their new house in Ambang Botanic..

22.2.07 (Thurs)-5th day of CNY
Mark and I went to Genting for a day trip..It had been more than 5 years since my last visit to Genting..To avoid the traffic, we took the cable car up to the hill..Weather was not as cold as I thought it would be..but just nice..as usual, Genting was crowded with people..we went to the outdoor themepark.,had a ride on the pirate ship and the antique car..walked around the place and came back around 5pm..
Tonight, mum invited Mark for dinner at our house..partly was due to sis will be goin back to Singapore tomorrow, so she decided to cook big feast..二姨and Mei Yi joined us too..

23.2.07 (Fri)-6th day of CNY
I started work today..office was kinda quiet and everybody is still in CNY mood..my GM was on MC..so I was a little bit free...did some clerical works..and waiting for the time to pass..
At night, Mark and I went to 西湖老师's house..he had invited all CG leaders to his house for buffet dinner..met some of my ex-colleagues too..After that, we went for a movie-Ghost Rider, starring Nicholas Cage..not really my type of movie but it was alright..

24.2.07 (Sat)-7th day of CNY
After work, had lunch with Uncle Chee Beng, Aunt Lay Leng and Mark at Little Bali, near Bukit Tinggi..one of my favourite hang out place..the reason for this lunch was actually to thank both Uncle Chee Beng and Aunt Lay Leng for introducing Mark and I to each other..if not for them, probably things would be different by now..and also to thank God for His wonderful plan in our life..
Later at night, I joined Mark, his sis and bro in law for dinner in Puchong..together with his sis's friend, Jackie and Gary..Mark claimed that their baby boy was his godson..we wanted to try the famous 纸包鸡..but because we were late, out of stock liao..hehe..but then, we had an enjoyable dinner...

25.2.07 (Sun)-8th day of CNY
wow..so fast, a week had passed..well, happy moments usually passed fast..went to church..and later lunch with Mark before he travelled back to Kulim in the evening..Gonna miss him for weeks..
26.2.07-2.3.07 (Mon-Fri)-9th-13th of CNY
life back to normal again..busy with works, CG..but on 28/2, May, Siang and I went to visit Andrew, my CPA mentor..in Botanic...I truly liked his house, especially the interior design..very nicely done and it gave you the feeling of HOME..then, May and I met up with Tze Ying, ex-YM president, who was back from Germany for holidays...we had a good sisterly chat at May's house..listening to TY's sharing bout her life in Germany and her walk with God..personally I felt pretty much inspired and motivated..thanks TY..
and on 2/3, my MD invited me and some colleagues for dinner at Carcosa Seri Negara, KL (used to be the King's palace)..There was a performance on that night-Emily and Emerald HIlls, a popular play..it was a one woman show for 2 hours..and I was very much impressed by her..Pearlly Chua..she was so professional...really have to thank MD for giving me the opportunity to experience this..

3.3.07-4.3.07 (Sat-Sun)-14th-15th of CNY
Mark was back to Klang this weekend..followed his bro in law..but then, I will be going to Johor to attend my CG member's wedding lunch on 4/3..will be travelling down at 3pm, 3/3 with Ester and CK..
The journey was pretty smooth..no traffic but raining in some parts of Johor..As we reached Kluang, I called up my friend, YT to pick me from there..coz I will be staying at her house while the rest of them in the hotel..YT is my uni-mate..one of my plan coming down to Johor is to visit her...met up with her parents, nice people..spent some quality time with her..she was sharing with me some of her personal problems..and I tried my best to help her with my own experiences and encounters with God..oh ya, YT became a Christian when she was in UK..really praise God..she was telling me that she didn't know I am a Christian during university time..until one day, she sat my car and found the Christianity car sticker..she told me “你是基督徒啊？我不是，你会讨厌我吗？”..then, I asked her, so how did I reply to her? “我是基督徒，你会讨厌我吗？”..haha..i totally can't recall bout this..
Both of us attended the local church on Sun morning, before I went for the wedding lunch in another kampung area..this is my first time attending outside church service..I found the sermon was pretty much bible studying...it was a small church..
Then, YT and her parents sent me to Chamek, a small town where my CG member stayed..the wedding lunch was good..almost all the villagers attended, and the Village Chief was invited to give speech..wow..as if we were watching some HongKong movie series..
We left Johor about 4.30pm..safe journey home..but tiring..thanks to Ester for offering to drive..

So, 15th days of CNY gone..I enjoyed myself very much..angpows this year was quite good(托 Mark的福)..had great time with family members, relatives, friends, church members, Mark's family and friends and most importantly, Mark..