The colour red is traditionally an auspicious color in Chinese culture and represents happiness or good luck. At Chinese new year, red packets are given out to relatives as a sign of luck and prosperity in the coming year.
This year, Valentine's day happen to coincide with the celebration of the Chinese New Year. (oh and not to mention Canada's first gold medal in the winter olympics, but it's very irrelevant. hehe just wanted to throw that one in there). To be honest, I was more excited for the Chinese New Year than Valentines (I dont know why, but I was sure giddy about the food). I had the chance to spend dinner with Ida's family. Must say, hot pot was oh-so-gooooood. Probably took us 2 hours (or so?) to enjoy dinner, but someone had to pay a good price (aka spending 30mins in the washroom!) for eating too much. That dinner definitely proved that this certain someone is weak-sauce! hehe.
Well anyway, today was meant to be a good day...and it sure was.
...I would want to think that this year is going to be my year and would be a very prosperous one.
xīn nián kuài lè // Gong Hei Fat Choi // and Happy Valentine's Day!
<3 lots,
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