Despite the economic downturn and that the festive spirit isn't very much present, this is one of my most anticipated CNY since I was born. It is not about receiving pocket money anymore, and isn't about gambling (although I played too-too-too much of mahjong). It is about getting around with family and relatives to see how each other is doing, especially for those we haven't seen for a full year. It is a time, where you see the elders in the family getting excited, seeing their children and grandchildren return, in nice new clothes and beams when they see each other. Knowing that their offspring are still getting well is already a good gift for CNY.
My 外公 doesn't talk much, maybe not so good at expressing himself, but he makes sure that everyone in the house get a good full meal at the dining table, hence the whole 2-3 days he was busy with preparing food, and ALWAYS throwing something into the steamboat as he walks past. 外婆 then goes around, keeping things in order and tells my aunties and mum about her plans to go holidays (okie, she needs reimbursement from them). Well, I learnt something which makes a lot of sense when I was at her place. She told my cousin "肚子饱，眼睛不饱", telling him that he should not eat so much since his stomach is already full but his eyes aren't. 阿嬷 will then wakes up normally around the time i was sleeping to do the housework, every CNY is like a major event. Then she will have to visit the market in the early morn to buy plenty of stuff to store.
I enjoyed the vibes and the joys of meeting up during CNY, and truly appreciate how things are now. =)
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