Happy Chap Goh Meh

Time is flying fast, and today is the last day of Chinese New Year. It has been a period I didn't write anything on my blog. This year is my first year where I celebrate my Chinese New year at Aussie. Honestly,, I hope it wouldn't be my last year. Celebrating CNY here is even more happening and fantastic that celebrating CNY in Malaysia. On the day one, I went to the town. However, I was not alone. There are heaps of visitors on the street were celebrating this special festival with me. Lion and Dragon dance was circulating the china town and red cracker can hear anywhere on the street. I went to a Hong Kong restaurant and ordered a "Char Sui", Duck noodle for the first day of my meal. Wait .... Before I start my proper meal. I got a "肉干" while I was strolling on the street. It charged me AUD3, just for a piece.

3 dollars 肉干

After finished my meal, I went back to my restaurant and start my daily work as usual. I got a permission to wear in red from my boss. That day, I was the only Men-in-Red among all the waiting staffs(Day 1 mah, must wear in red). Sunday night is always not a busy day in the restaurant. Everything was smooth on that night until we shut the shop. I took a bus to meet a friend and his family who was just arriving to Melbourne city. Surprisingly, by the end of the day after we did some "eight" talk. He gave me a huge"Ang Pau", with AUD 20. This is my first Ang Pau of this year, and I have not received any "Ang Pau" apparently after that day. The red pack is very meaningful for me, not because of the money. But, I hope it brings me a luck and prosperity for my whole year. I keep it into my wallet and treat it as my "平安符". Within the CNY, there was nothing special thing happened on me. I am glad I can peacefully finish these 14 days. I hope my next 351 days will stay in good as well.

Red Pack, by Ah Seng

Another exciting news was happening on last Monday while I was working at the restaurant. I met a traveler who is working in the ship, he(and his girlfriend) came and dined in the restaurant. He gave the tips in USD dollar. I talked with him for a while before he hops back into the ship and going to travel to Hong Kong soon. Again, it is not an issue of money. However, It was my first USD I have earned in Aussie. As a memory, my boss made a signature on the note, and it turns as my souvenir now.

1 dollar USD, with Angela signature

Well, today is the last day of Chinese New Year. I think I am too late to wish everyone in the first day. But, I hope I am still able to wish everyday for the remaining days of the tiger year.

虎年行大运，最重要得是身体健康 。。。


Lantern decoration at Crown Casino


Lion and Dragon Dance on the street


Dragon dance was circulating the China Town