<![CDATA[Are You Looking Forward To Chinese New Year?]]>I talked to a few friends, apparently some feel that it's the same every year. They dread meeting relatives whom they do not meet ay all for the rest of the year.


For me, I'm looking forward to it, but preparations seem more exciting than the actual day somehow. But then again, it's really not anything as enjoyable as my childhood time. <Lao Liao :sad: >

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/30994/are-you-looking-forward-to-chinese-new-yearRSS for NodeFri, 15 May 2026 08:37:17 GMTMon, 16 Jan 2012 04:29:22 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Are You Looking Forward To Chinese New Year? on Thu, 26 Jan 2012 01:17:12 GMT]]>My family had a better than expected time during reunion and the 1st day of new year, really enjoyed myself. Hope all others had a good time too!


😄 😄

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/697431https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/697431Thu, 26 Jan 2012 01:17:12 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Are You Looking Forward To Chinese New Year? on Fri, 20 Jan 2012 02:02:27 GMT]]>

insider:
UncleLim:



CNY for me is tolerating relatives bull-shxttxng about how well their kids are doing. Oh.. Ah Seng is talking to investors who are interested in putting money into his internet venture (still talking after 3 years). Ah Mei runs her own design agency (whatever that means), Ah Jie's husband is high-flying ang mo, can you see my mix-blood grandson so handsome? .


hahaha...UncleLim, think you are pretty young coz for me, I kind of enjoy the above BS and boasting and then think inside my heart who can 'blow the biggest cow! Actually, I take this as part of the fun of meeting different types of relatives / friends / etc during CNY. They are predictable, aren't they?

When people start to bull and boast, I will 'cheer' along to help them to make the bubble BIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGER... (so I am 'well liked' by everyone! hahaha...)

Gong Xi Fa Cai!

yup.. :goodpost: dun take it too hard 和气生财!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/695367https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/695367Fri, 20 Jan 2012 02:02:27 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Are You Looking Forward To Chinese New Year? on Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:40:27 GMT]]>CNY is always exciting cos it’s the only time where we meet up our friends and relatives. There are always lots of delicious home-baked cookies.


The festives mood usually comes in when I start baking New year cookies.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/695165https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/695165Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:40:27 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Are You Looking Forward To Chinese New Year? on Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:40:50 GMT]]>OMG. I love CNY!!

SO looking forward to it!! A long-weekend for resting, collecting tons of angpao money and eating sweets, biscuits, drinking soft drinks, eating bakkwa and sticky cake like nobody's business. LOL 😂

Here, I wish everyone a very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very happy and auspicious Chinese New Year!

祝贺大家新年快乐，万事如意。 花开富贵， 子孙满堂。 年年有余， 龙年行大运！

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/695065https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/695065Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:40:50 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Are You Looking Forward To Chinese New Year? on Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:14:46 GMT]]>

Strparent:


Hear Hear :celebrate: :celebrate:

Nothing more important than FAMILY and HEALTH. :love:

:goodpost: :celebrate:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/695033https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/695033Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:14:46 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Are You Looking Forward To Chinese New Year? on Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:05:19 GMT]]>:celebrate:

Strparent:
3Boys:


Absolutely 100% looking forward to it. Kids are thrilled, great food at my mum's and MIL's, time with relatives, mahjong with old friends, drinking with neighbours...... :evil:
What's not to like?

Hear Hear :celebrate: :celebrate:

Nothing more important than FAMILY and HEALTH. :love:


:celebrate:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/695024https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/695024Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:05:19 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Are You Looking Forward To Chinese New Year? on Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:52:35 GMT]]>

3Boys:

Absolutely 100% looking forward to it. Kids are thrilled, great food at my mum's and MIL's, time with relatives, mahjong with old friends, drinking with neighbours...... :evil:
What's not to like?
Hear Hear :celebrate: :celebrate:

Nothing more important than FAMILY and HEALTH. :love:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/695012https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/695012Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:52:35 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Are You Looking Forward To Chinese New Year? on Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:49:35 GMT]]>

Lilac66:

For me, I'm looking forward to it, but preparations seem more exciting than the actual day somehow. But then again, it's really not anything as enjoyable as my childhood time. <Lao Liao :sad: >
Absolutely 100% looking forward to it. Kids are thrilled, great food at my mum's and MIL's, time with relatives, mahjong with old friends, drinking with neighbours...... :evil:

What's not to like?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/695010https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/695010Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:49:35 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Are You Looking Forward To Chinese New Year? on Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:42:04 GMT]]>

Nebbermind:
cherrygal:

Angelight... we are in same boat. DH's bro's wife is also MIL's fave DIL. Every year I see the difference in treatment and get upset. Spoils my day. I am waiting for MIL and her fave DIL to make comments on my gal then I will pounce. RRRRrrroar


I can understand comments from the fave DIL coz there no blood linkage between her and your gal. But why would your MIL pass comments on her own granddaughter!!! :?

Well, my MIL is one person who brags about her fave DIL's baby (aka fave grandson) at MY gal's full month party... and guess to who... to my parents! :siao:

So this woman might just feign ignorance and start making useless comments if her DIL questions me about my gal at the reunion dinner... :rant:

No appetite to eat already... these things really make the dinner very stressful and defeats the original purpose in \"re-uniting with loved ones\".

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/695002https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/695002Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:42:04 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Are You Looking Forward To Chinese New Year? on Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:13:50 GMT]]>I belong to the MIL’s favourite type. But it is actually not fun. I do feel embarrass when pple praise me at the expense of others. And I feel ostracised by the others. And I feel isolated, though I try to jus smile n downplay things said abt me. I even try to be friendly, but don’t feel accepted by others.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/694967https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/694967Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:13:50 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Are You Looking Forward To Chinese New Year? on Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:34:41 GMT]]>

cherrygal:
Angelight... we are in same boat. DH's bro's wife is also MIL's fave DIL. Every year I see the difference in treatment and get upset. Spoils my day. I am waiting for MIL and her fave DIL to make comments on my gal then I will pounce. RRRRrrroar

I can understand comments from the fave DIL coz there no blood linkage between her and your gal. But why would your MIL pass comments on her own granddaughter!!! :?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/694948https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/694948Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:34:41 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Are You Looking Forward To Chinese New Year? on Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:31:39 GMT]]>

cherrygal:
Oh dear, DD now needs specs at a young age and I am expecting those irritating in-laws (not just the grandparents) to make irrelevant comments that will hurt a mother's heart.


I am not gonna let them get away with it. I am already rehearsing my acidic replies just in case. :mad: :nunchuk:
I know that my skinny DS's weight issue will be repeated.. ...numb liaoz :stupid:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/694947https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/694947Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:31:39 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Are You Looking Forward To Chinese New Year? on Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:05:06 GMT]]>Angelight… we are in same boat. DH’s bro’s wife is also MIL’s fave DIL. Every year I see the difference in treatment and get upset. Spoils my day. I am waiting for MIL and her fave DIL to make comments on my gal then I will pounce. RRRRrrroar

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/694934https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/694934Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:05:06 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Are You Looking Forward To Chinese New Year? on Thu, 19 Jan 2012 03:46:03 GMT]]>strangely I've never looked forward to CNY...but this year even more so cos SIL (DH's brother's wife and MIL's baobei DIL) is preggie with her 3rd child, dragon baby to boot. Can imagine all the comparisons with me and her (I only have one child) and all those inquisitive questions from the in-laws and other relatives...really wish I could skip this year's reunion dinner. 😞

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/694660https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/694660Thu, 19 Jan 2012 03:46:03 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Are You Looking Forward To Chinese New Year? on Thu, 19 Jan 2012 02:03:42 GMT]]>CNY! I love it! But I fell sick and things are piling up! 😢 Spring cleaning not completed, new clothes haven't' been washed and ironed, old stuff not given away yet...where is the karang guni man when you need him?


I have mixed feelings about the shopping - though crowded, it's really exciting - and the kids can feel the mood too. But must really visit Chinatown, cos these days, we see less and less street shopping so most of mood can only be felt there and in Shopping centers (also less)

I love the new year songs 😉

Visiting relatives - also mixed feelings. I like visiting, but can get really tiring. I really donna what to say with relatives esp. some in-laws whom I only see once a year. Very embarrassing sometimes - just a few words of greetings then mind goes blank... I find it comfortable just listening to the chatter going on around me.

Hope everyone has a good holiday! Happy Lunar New Year!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/694535https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/694535Thu, 19 Jan 2012 02:03:42 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Are You Looking Forward To Chinese New Year? on Thu, 19 Jan 2012 02:00:10 GMT]]>Oh dear, DD now needs specs at a young age and I am expecting those irritating in-laws (not just the grandparents) to make irrelevant comments that will hurt a mother's heart.


I am not gonna let them get away with it. I am already rehearsing my acidic replies just in case. :mad: :nunchuk:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/694528https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/694528Thu, 19 Jan 2012 02:00:10 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Are You Looking Forward To Chinese New Year? on Thu, 19 Jan 2012 01:42:33 GMT]]>Dolphinsiah,


Ya, do go to Universal Studio. Though some rides Q are long but a interesting and fun place to visit! 🕺

Some things in life are unpredictable, so no one should say that kind of nasty thing to you. Forgive and forget and move on. :imsorry:

Always look at the positive side of things and it'll make your life happier and easier. :rahrah:

Cheer up and do have fun for the New Year! 😉

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/694503https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/694503Thu, 19 Jan 2012 01:42:33 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Are You Looking Forward To Chinese New Year? on Wed, 18 Jan 2012 23:15:18 GMT]]>

dolphinsiah:
I guess what Tutormum mentioned is ...true now don't have the other half....can do what I like :imcool: ...


THis is my 1st year CNY without the other half....no mood leh :skeptical: ....
:snuggles: :snuggles:
dolphinsiah:
On New YEar Eve will go to Universal Studio to feel the atmosphere :siam: ...
Then eat reunion dinner with parents and 2 girls....
:love:

This year will be a better year, Dolphinsiah. 😉

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/694409https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/694409Wed, 18 Jan 2012 23:15:18 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Are You Looking Forward To Chinese New Year? on Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:05:22 GMT]]>

dolphinsiah:
Not looking forward to CNY this year....

What is CNY when your status is a Widow..
People will avoid me ...as I am now considered as a unlucky person.....

Did not bother to buy anything for CNY....
Will hide at home , watch my TVB dramas/sleep :snooze: /eat....

But not to spolit everybodys mood, allow me to wish everyone:
祝大家在新的一年里和气致祥、身体健康、家庭康泰，万事如意! 新年快乐！万事如意！阖家幸福！
:snuggles: Happy Chinese New Year to you!! We don't think you're unlucky.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/694392https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/694392Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:05:22 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Are You Looking Forward To Chinese New Year? on Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:08:37 GMT]]>

dolphinsiah:
I guess what Tutormum mentioned is ...true now don't have the other half....can do what I like :imcool: ...


THis is my 1st year CNY without the other half....no mood leh :skeptical: ....
Don't think of yourself as unlucky...it's not something you want.
Those who avoid you are really mean.
Don't hide at home...go out with the kids. I wish you 身体健康 in the year ahead.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/694391https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/694391Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:08:37 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Are You Looking Forward To Chinese New Year? on Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:05:39 GMT]]>

SCTAN:
dolphinsiah:

Not looking forward to CNY this year....

What is CNY when your status is a Widow..
People will avoid me ...as I am now considered as a unlucky person.....

Did not bother to buy anything for CNY....
Will hide at home , watch my TVB dramas/sleep :snooze: /eat....

But not to spolit everybodys mood, allow me to wish everyone:
祝大家在新的一年里和气致祥、身体健康、家庭康泰，万事如意! 新年快乐！万事如意！阖家幸福！

Thank you! but don't ever consider yourself as unlucky person 😄




Yess, do not allow yourself to think that way. We do wish that you will find some other ways of enjoying your CNY, in your own way.

Take care of yourself and your loved ones.

新年快乐！

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/693844https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/693844Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:05:39 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Are You Looking Forward To Chinese New Year? on Wed, 18 Jan 2012 04:54:58 GMT]]>I guess what Tutormum mentioned is ...true now don't have the other half....can do what I like :imcool: ...


THis is my 1st year CNY without the other half....no mood leh :skeptical: ....

On New YEar Eve will go to Universal Studio to feel the atmosphere :siam: ...
Then eat reunion dinner with parents and 2 girls....

I think this year I save a lot of Ang Bao money :moneyflies: ....also no need to buy new clothes /shoes/bags.... :evil:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/693830https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/693830Wed, 18 Jan 2012 04:54:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Are You Looking Forward To Chinese New Year? on Wed, 18 Jan 2012 04:35:36 GMT]]>

dolphinsiah:
Not looking forward to CNY this year....

What is CNY when your status is a Widow..
People will avoid me ...as I am now considered as a unlucky person.....

Did not bother to buy anything for CNY....
Will hide at home , watch my TVB dramas/sleep :snooze: /eat....

But not to spolit everybodys mood, allow me to wish everyone:
祝大家在新的一年里和气致祥、身体健康、家庭康泰，万事如意! 新年快乐！万事如意！阖家幸福！
:hugs: :hugs: Don't let others' opinions affect you and I'm sure most people don't feel this way towards widow or widower. All of us have our problems but whatever they are let us forget about them for the time being and enjoy ourselves during CNY. Enjoy your freedom (look at it this way - you can now go and do what you like without considering whether your other half like it or not) and pamper yourself this CNY and others to come. :love: HAPPY CNY!!!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/693812https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/693812Wed, 18 Jan 2012 04:35:36 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Are You Looking Forward To Chinese New Year? on Wed, 18 Jan 2012 04:27:30 GMT]]>

dolphinsiah:
Not looking forward to CNY this year....

What is CNY when your status is a Widow..
People will avoid me ...as I am now considered as a unlucky person.....

Did not bother to buy anything for CNY....
Will hide at home , watch my TVB dramas/sleep :snooze: /eat....

But not to spolit everybodys mood, allow me to wish everyone:
祝大家在新的一年里和气致祥、身体健康、家庭康泰，万事如意! 新年快乐！万事如意！阖家幸福！
Thank you! but don't ever consider yourself as unlucky person 😄

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/693802https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/693802Wed, 18 Jan 2012 04:27:30 GMT