CNY Celeb in Aus!

Chinese New Year (CNY) in Aus was pretty interesting.

Let me see what I did...

Last Sat afternoon (CNY eve), my friends + I went China Town to do some grocery shopping. I just followed them to see what they have there. I didn't need to stock up any food yet. I want to finish the ones I have in the refrigerator first & in the cupboard (can food). And guess what?! It was 40degrees man on CNY eve. CRAZINESS!!! Thank God for friends who have cars & are so willing to pick us up! I really appreciate them!!! :) Thank you, thank you, thank you. It was crazily hot, I tell you. So afternoon, I was window shopping for food while my friends were actually buying food XD

Later that night, we had dinner at one of the OCFer's place. Awesome-ness! I love get-togethers, makans + movies - great time of bonding. Miss those time at home :) I remember I had a lot of those back home, at my place (I know ppl miss my house more than me! *hmph* LOL*). When I come here in Aus, I am so blessed that someone else organize things like this too. I am so so blessed!

We had a game of 'taboo' before dinner. Taboo seems harder this year for some reason *blurred out*. Then for dinner, we had - satay, spaghetti, fried rice, fried wanton & crabs! WoohooO!! Amazing food! XD After that, we watched some movies on TV - Along Came Polly" & "Grammy Awards." Oh... I learnt how to play "POKER"!!! (I know someone has always wanted me to play poker with him). I finally played the game here in Aussie. Some ppl said I turn bad because I play poker. Apa ni laa!! Chill man!!! Still the same ol' Lizzie ;)


Here is a pic of our small gathering!


Game of 'poker' anyone? XD




My poker face! *LOL!*


On CNY 1st day, I visited Paradise Church in the morning. I was super tired. Like gonna "pengsan". Every morning also like that la, 'cuz I still have 'late-sleeping-disease' >_<>_<. So, I asked them go ahead without me first. This group of friends consist of exHELP students, same year as I am, but I don't really know all of them. I only know like a handful of them only. It was great that I was able to get to know them by that night.


Our dinner pic in the restaurant. Food was ok. $AU8 per person only!


We played "Cho Dai Di" & "Black Jack" later that nite!




I went back like really late that night. Awesome nite.. was windy & full of stars on the sky My friend + I, witnessed something eermmm >_<.. nvm.. wierdness!!!! If my parents knew we were walking back late at night, they will chop me. I still can't stay out super late, because housemates will get worried & it'll be a lil noisy when I come in. Yes, still a good gal! *halo on the head* LOL!* So, yeah... these were my CNY experience in Aussieland!!! I only thing I miss back home during CNY is my mum's dish - 'Lakso' - Indonesian dish, which was taught by my grandma. I wasn't sad because I didn't recieve any angpows here or was not able to eat the variety food in M'sia during CNY. Friendships were bonded & it was great having each other as we were able to celebrate CNY together... celebrate our friendship, community & race!

"Thank You, God for these supportive ppl, friends + community here in Adelaide! I am amazed, touched & blessed by You & Your people as well as the ppl You sent me to be with. Thank You."