One lesser Chinese New Year.

As I get older, 'Chinese New Year' stopped being exciting.

The same cousins are now all parents of their own, chasing after their kids instead. Some of the elders have left. I am less agile. Some don't even turn up anymore.

The few sentimental ones are making use of any festive occassions to gather. The old ones know there's not much time left...the middle-ageds are reminiscing old times....the young adults and teenagers are there cos their parents ask them to....those adolescents juz know a lot of relatives will be there.

I love catching up with my maternal uncles, aunts and cousins. We are quite a close-knitted bunch and everytime we see each other, the house will be filled with laughter and jokes. Looking at all of them, I am really amazed by the pro-creativity of our human kind. It all started somewhere by a couple who decided to stay together and have some offsprings. Then their children have their OWn kids and on and on and on....and then there I came. I dunno how far back did the family tree stretched, but to be there with so many others who are related to me by blood is simply amazing. I guessed this is the legacy of my ancestors.

Another 2 days and it will be over. I really wonder when will we see everyone again.

Be happy while it lasts.