and......here's my little effort

Here's a picture of myself at the Mid Valley Megamall about to indulge in my favourite past-time...window shopping
I've finished decorating my home. Now to get a traditional qi pao for the Chinese New Year!

It's the festive season again

It’s the festive season again! Chinese New Year is just 2 weeks away and the shopping malls are all decorated up in red. To ensure that the year of the tiger brings prosperity and good luck we should wear new clothes and decorate our homes with lime plants, red lanterns and chinese characters in red and gold.

It is traditional to exchange gifts and even Jusco is competing with the local shops to promote their hampers and beautifully wrapped gift baskets.

This year Valentine’s Day happens to fall on the first day of Chinese New Year. It’s rather strange to see some shops displaying cute bears, pink hearts and red roses while others are decked out in the traditional Chinese New Year trimmings.

Farewell 2009

What an awesome year it has been! I successfully made the transition from working woman to a retiree. Working life in Japan was very enjoyable and fulfilling.....and so is retired life. No regrets so far.

I have been doing a lot of cleaning and dusting in my apartment. Got rid of my old sofa set in the living room and replaced it with one that has washable covers. Now it is easier to keep the place clean.

Christmas has come and gone. The children came back from Australia and we celebrated Christmas and the New Year with the extended family. Spent a lot of time hanging around the shopping malls, admiring the Christmas decorations and soaking in the festive atmosphere.

Hope you all had an enjoyable holiday with your families too and here's wishing you a wonderful year ahead.