Xin Fu, Kou Fu.

Chinese New Year was exquisite. Yes, exquisite. In the sense of seeing family and relatives I've not seen for years, young and old - people moving on in their different life stages - hearing their stories, shaking their hands and returning their warm smiles, sharing little in common except that one powerful commonality that is family. Sitting and talking about the years gone by, and feeling the warmth of family fill the room. Hongbaos and blessings and little kids. Tradition and mahjong games. Racuous 'lo hei' sessions and Spencer in a red silk samfu.

It was a nice little pocket of time away from work and books and projects. I really enjoyed it, despite the little ups and downs. I think I'll look back at CNY this year quite fondly indeed. :)