It's Chinese New Year, yet, I am working as usual. I was quite excited last week when I have done my hair (just a cut) bought some CNY cookies but now I'm not sure whether I'm in the mood for CNY and feeling a bit lost and 'non-belong'.
Mary has invited a lion dance troupe to the shop today. It's suppose to bring you luck. Logically it will attract attention therefore customers to the shop. I missed the noisy CNY when I was little there's lots of fireworks and lion dance and food.
CNY Food
Noodles - The noodles are eaten at birthdays and for the Chinese New Year and signify a long life to the person consuming them. Because of this, the noodles are never cut or shortened in the belief that it would be bad luck and would shorten that person's life. They are served long and whole.
Chicken and Fish - are served with head and feet and fish are usually deep-fried and served whole, with head and tail intact, as well. The fish is never eaten completely since leaving some behind hints at the family's ability to "always have enough" or in abundance.
Chris and I are going to Mary's house tonight for CNY dinner... can't wait :)
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