I am away in KL for Chinese New Year. I am so excited about going home even if its for a crazy three to four days because I haven't celebrated Chinese New Year with them since 2007! I have been limiting myself on the choccies and snacks just preparing for the feasts and cookies galore. It's not like I didn't see my family in all that time, but somehow, Reunion dinner and visiting friends and family for the cookies and chatter still hold a curious delight. Something still lingers in me after all these years that triggers that excitement deep inside.
Anyways, since February's begun, I have been keeping busy. Gathering more empties for Project 100 pan, packing and shopping for clothes and gifts for the trip, planning outfits for Chinese New Year, making sure my in laws don't miss out too much on the festivities by recreating the Chinese New Year Salad at home for them.
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| I focussed on getting the colour combination more than the traditional vegetables for the Yee Sang. I didn't want to rely on food colouring and I didn't want to use White Radish either as it might 'cancel' my FIL's medication. |
Another issue that's been weighing on my mind: How do you survive a long haul flight on Scoot? I have packed entertainment and comfort.
Girly mags, my trustworthy Samsung Galaxy tablet fully loaded with TV episodes I need to catch up on, iPhone5 earphones (so comfortable to wear in long haul flights whilst you lean against headrests), a pillow and a soft cardigan that doubles up as a blanket, an empty bottle to fill up just before you board the flight with water, and snacks (last two items not shown).
Face masks, eye cream and hand cream are must haves with me to keep me moist on the journey. I normally bring cleansing wipes with me too for removing my makeup before I apply the face masks, I just didn't have any left. Deodorant and toothpaste to make for more pleasant greetings when I arrive. And everything else are just the essentials I need for my trip but because they are LGAs and I haven't purchased check in luggage for this trip, they go into my clear plastic bag to present at security.
I know the trip will be over before I have even adjusted to it beginning, and so to console myself for when I have to come back, I've purchased some pretties for a wedding I am attending in March. I knew I wanted a maxi dress, but buying retail here might just mean another girl rocking up in the same dress as me or spending too much money on a frock. So ol' reliable ASOS comes to the rescue with two dresses that I think might work and they were <$100 which was exactly what I was after.
The Rare scarf print dress: I am not too crash hot about the cutout right above my belly button to be honest, but I liked the colours and so I am excited to give it a go.
The blue dress's design is a winner but I bought the same size as the model's and it says she is 5.975 feet tall so I am pretty sure I'd be sweeping the floor with it when I get it.
Can't wait to receive them in the mail and to try them on. I'd return one of them probably, I just wonder which?
