February 21st, 2010 | Author: gabriel

On the 2nd day of Chinese New Year, I woke up just in time for lunch where my eldest sister would then return to Ipoh from Penang.

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And my brother also returned from Penang after picking up her girlfriend from Penang. I stayed at home during the daytime to spend time with my family and also to just laze around in my room…

The main ‘event’ for Chor 2 is the family dinner where we booked two tables at Sun Lee How Fook Restaurant. Too bad this year, grace and rosemary couldn’t join us. Grace is not around while Rosemary is still in ‘confinement’ mode.

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There were also some new faces. Like my brother’s soon-to-be (hopefully) in laws.

brother-with-inlaws And some hopeful in-laws.. =)

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It wasn’t as ‘fun’ as previous years though.. but at least the food is quite good.. haha

Right after dinner, I headed towards Chee Lim’s house party. She normally organizes one whenever she’s in Ipoh for CNY. It has been there since form 4/5 already… I think she invited the whole Ipoh village there. The house eventually packs up with people, mainly her schoolmates and some of her non-schoolmates.

girls1 There are only the above people when I first arrived at around 10 smtg… Then it slowly growed and growed…

group-pic I think it’s the picture have most of her guests inside. Apart from some that left early..

There’s the smaller group of people outside

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Versus the many people inside… It’s quite fun actually to see so many people at once. Like meeting alot of people at one spot at the same time. No need to have so many separate sessions to meet up.. Hahah

inside-group Nah.. Just kidding. Meeting up is fun. Knowing what’s happening about the people that we used to know.. Like those who didn’t used to study well end up to be very successful people. Some that were very notorious in school has one of the better professions. Like some becoming pastors and lecturers.. Amazing how people change, especially those for the better.

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February 21st, 2010 | Author: gabriel

I’ve tried to prepare my own version of Ramly Burger. My first attempt to it and it’s good! But of course, more improvements can be made.

I tried to imitate what I see when the Ramly person makes the Ramly Burger.. put in fried onions, cheese, wrap the patty with egg.. I even marinated the patty!
But the patty isn’t the Ramly patty.. Just some patty that I can find from the local supermarket.

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I think my next attempt would be better… =)

Made 4 burgers (2 burger each) with a bowl of vegetables and a pot of soup.. Yum Yum!

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February 21st, 2010 | Author: gabriel

This year’s ‘chor 1’ is a day where my dad did not need to remind us to be ready to travel to his hometown, Tapah because.. well, we were not allowed to go there. Haha.. And the reason for that was because my 3rd sister just gave birth to her 2nd son and she (and her family) is considered dirty and not allowed to go around visiting, believing that it will bring bad luck to others…

I never really understand such tradition/culture but that’s the believe and we just obliged. Better to be safe than sorry when something bad really happens and they blame it on my family. Hence, the first day of CNY was a very relaxing day. Of course, we did the usual ‘rituals’ to visit neighbours, bring gifts and exchange ang paus. And of course, the main event of the day – The tea ceremony and the family portrait taking.

IMG_0909 Each of us to pour tea to our parents in return to receive ang paus. Starting from youngest to oldest. And lastly, the exchange of angpaus between my parents. =)

IMG_0925 Then, the family portraiture taking… This year’, we’re short of Grace as she’s in UK for her studies and she just came back for Christmas.

IMG_0948Then, with the younger children – My nieces

IMG_0953 The three fat-mans (to resemble the Laughing Buddha) for the year.. We have a new champion this year..

IMG_0961The two brothers

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The kungfu-duo

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And the people who started it all…

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And it never fails to end with a loud entrance to the start of the new Lunar New Year by burning some firecrackers!

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For lunch, we just ate a simple lunch at Mar Poh and didn’t do much later in the afternoon. Haha.. Just relaxed and enjoy the atmosphere at home with the kids playing and siblings chatting around.

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At night, I met up with Jason Lee, Omega, Delicia and Chin Zwen… We wanted to try out this new place called Papa Rich but it was super crowded. Even the cafe next to it, Taste of Soup, was full house.

facebook_016 We ended up going to Delicia’s house. Chin Zwen left to go to her other friend’s place.

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February 19th, 2010 | Author: gabriel

I’m returning for SG tomorrow and once I think about work… *sigh* Really no eyes see..
Maybe I’ll just tell them “I’m on leave! Everything will just need to come to a halt!”

There’s no covering officer cause they’re on leave too! Things will only return as usual when I’m back in office!

There are a few activities lined up to be done next week.. and the worse thing is, I”m on course for the whole of next week… So, should I just ask them “We’ll just have to wait for one more week cause nobody’s doing my job..” =/

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February 13th, 2010 | Author: gabriel

It’s the last day of the Ox Year and we’re all prepared for THE Reunion Dinner!

Was looking forward to it as there are lots of food flown back from down under… Had a very sumptuous meal with a few highlights.. So many good food that I think I’m gonna rank them to my own judgment..

First place goes to… HUGE Tiger Prawns!

tiger-prawnsIt is really THAT huge and its diameter is like two of my fingers.

with-large-prawnsThen, the 2nd place goes to the 7-sing pan or Seven-Star Garoupa

A fresh fish and not even from the frozen kind.. So, it’s meat is smoother and fresh!

seven-star-garoupaAnd coming in 3rd place, my all-time favourite.. Steamed Kampung Chicken. haha It’s meat is tender and juicy… Yum Yum..

steamed-kampung-chickenAnd lastly, the must-have Lou Sang from Tuck Kee.. They still maintain their standard

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Of course, apart from all these, there are still other stuff like roast pork, fried wanton, vegetables, and abalone soup…

A truly satisfying reunion dinner.. =D~

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