Started the week on Monday with some quality time with elder son before sending him back to army camp. Then I was off to my final evening class of the term to take my last exam paper. Getting a thrill taking tests nowadays, am I ok? Will need to sign up for a 2nd 6 months term 2 soon to complete my Specialist Diploma in Business Analytics. Term 2 looks to be more interesting with SEO (Search Engine Optimization) and relevant practical applications.
We are all looking forward to the long CNY weekend where there will be a lot of good food and quality sharing time with family and friends. We have had the last of our 3 reunion dinners on Thursday evening at our home. I had spent a few weeks buying the stuff for the steamboat meal which I totally enjoy doing every year. It gives me a great sense of belonging and satisfaction, creating new treasured moments with loved ones and to honour our elders.
It has been a tradition for many years that we have a set of visitations to do for the first 3 days of CNY. The family clans gather together for a feast, general merrymaking or to catch a movie together. It is rewarding to see the kids grow up over the years while our parents and ourselves have aged considerably.
I do treasury these times as they provide new warm fuzzy memories of the closeness we share and hopefully set the traditions for the next generation to follow, to honour and treasure the family and friendship ties that bind us all together.
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