First day of the year 2009.
Another year forwards on the calendar, 2009, a day like any other day but for most people it has a symbolic meaning. Time again to look forwards to the near and far future, take stock of what has been accomplished and what not. From missed chances and mistakes we learn, and we all start afresh with a lot of goodwill.
It's kinda surprising that there is a contrast of celebration between the West and the East. I expected much more fanfare and hoomph....but at the stroke of midnight it was surprisingly 'quiet' in our neighbourhood.....apart from one dude lightning up his stash of contraband fireworks, there was no festive mood to be seen or heard. What a difference with the Western hemisphere where it is party galore. Thing is that local people here put more emphasis on their respective New Year celebrations (Malays, Chinese 'Lunar', and Indians 'Deepavali') than on the 'western' one.
That means, we get to celebrate New Year not only once, but four times a year down here in Malaysia, woopiee :p
Nevertheless, we have entered the year of 2009, and despite the real life hardship and struggles that everyone faces, we wish you a very happy New Year from all of us at Yuen family. Remember......the best is yet to come.
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