CNY presents

Received my CNY pressie from Mammo and Mathilda yesterday! Lots of nice little goodies for me :) Yay!

New teacup!

New year, new cup to drink from =)
Love how cute little red riding hood is!

Busy weekend

It's the CNY and Valentine's weekend and although we haven't got much festivities here, we did go to the city where there was a little bit of CNY atmosphere which was nice. There were lion dances going on around the shops at Chinatown and ear-drum bursting firecrackers going off. I seem to have accomplished quite a bit at home though.


Balsam flowers sprouting!


Made a simple skirt for me...


...and a new handphone pouch.


Tried out a sponge cake recipe with the rice cooker. This turned out a little like steamed cake. I know someone who will like this!

We also wanted to arrange a bunny date for Pixie with a bunny that needed a new home. But his owner eventually did not get back to me. So no bunny friend for her this time. I have been toying with the idea of getting her a companion but the thought of what if they don't get along does make me a little hesitant. I thought perhaps that was a sign that I wasn't ready yet :P

Happy CNY!

Happy Year of the Ox!
These are a pressie from Mammo for the Chinese New Year coming up in 2 days! Although there is no CNY mood here, at least we have a holiday this year because it's also Australia Day. :D We will probably just go out for a nice meal.

New Year's Eve

The first of the fireworks for tonight has just passed. The view is not as good as last year's because new buildings are popping up and blocking the view! :(

This year I thought I should just watch the fireworks but I cannot seem to let it pass without some photos. Hehehe!

Some CNY atmosphere

Went past the Chinese New Year market in front of the casino today for some festive atmosphere. It was rather crowded because there were all kinds of food stalls. There was ba kwa for $2.50 per piece and tau huey for $3.50! We could do without those at those prices. I got a bottle of chai concentrate though. Hehehe! Not very Chinese New Year at all.

Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year is here! Stuff we did this year - we went for a buffet dinner yesterday and I had a yum cha lunch with some of my colleagues today who are Chinese. That's about it - it is hard to be in the mood when it is a normal work day. There are some events around in the city this weekend to celebrate the occasion though. I might go and take a look. Wishing all my family and friends a happy, healthy & prosperous Year of the Rat!

Some pics

Cards I received from the Bunny Lovers Unite group Xmas card exchange

What I have been doing in the absence of internet access

Spot the bunny

New Year fireworks!