Feb 14 2010
Tiger Year is here!
Roar…. roar!
I just got back from my family reunion dinner not long ago. This year’s Chinese New Year celebration is very different. This is the first time I’m celebrating the festival in Kuala Lumpur. My relatives from Johor and Singapore will be coming up north to join us. Tonight, my reunion dinner was with relatives from my mum’s side. Caught up with my aunties, uncles, cousins and nephews. I’m so full now…. Being a half-vegetarian sure helped me in watching my diet. Tee hee hee….hiccup!
So, what are the differences between CNY in Johor and KL?
1. They sky in Johor will be filed with colorful fireworks for hours pass midnight. They will be a few families lighting firecrackers (against country’s law prohibiting them to do so). In KL, it’s so quiet.
2. Less food in KL. In Johor, we’ll be munching all the way. (my siblings agreed with me on this). Such a bunch of gluttons…tsk tsk
3. Less CNY TV programs in KL. If we’re in Johor, we’ll be tuning in to Singapore’s Channel 8.
In conclusion, CNY in Johor is much better than in KL. There’s just more excitement. CNY without firecrackers made one feel like a big part of the festival is missing. 
Regardless, I have a feeling this year will be just as awesome as the previous ones. My shop’s sales was VERY good today. It was unexpected. This is a good sign. Ho ho ho! Opps… wrong sound effect. It should be …. Huattt ahhhhhhhhhhhhh!