Chinese New Year Celebrations 2011

This year is the year of the Rabbit. The Chinese zodiac is represented by 12 animal signs and the Rabbit year is the 4th animal sign in this cycle. It always starts with Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and lastly Pig.

I am in the 12 animal sign: “The Pig is an innocent, sweet and lovable personality. They can also be quite melancholy and over-sensitive. The Pig loves the company of others, and adores parties, gossip and chit chat. They are highly intelligent, but prefer to keep this side of their nature under wraps. The Pig does not care that much for money, but is one of the zodiac signs that is very lucky.” Sounds ok to me. =D

What is yours then? If you wish to know more about the Chinese zodiac forecast and predictions of your life, love and fortune… click here!

Ok, since this year we’ve decided to stay in Melbourne instead of flying back to Malaysia for the celebration, we went to Chinatown to experience the Melbournian CNY culture （年初三）. They have some events going on such as Lion Dance and Dragon parade, Chinese street food stalls, stage performance, Chinese handicrafts and etc.

I’ll just let the pictures do the talking. Enjoy yo!

墨尔本唐人街

舞狮

After strolled around the Chinatown, we settled ourselves at this Malaysian restaurant for our lunch. Hmm… nothing special about the food. It was just ordinary.

The following week (初十一), we’ve been invited by a bunch of Malaysian friends to Glen Waverley for a gathering lunch. Before the lunch, we wandered around to enjoy the lion dance and the dragon parade AGAIN here.

Former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd was giving a speech in Mandarin! =D

Me n' Enri

My baby brother is here for 2 months!!!

Oops sorry, can't remember the name for those dishes but I can tell you that they were delicious! ^-^

… and lastly a group photo of everyone! Here it is, this is how I celebrated my CNY 2011 in Melbourne! =)

♥ Evelyn

xoxo

June, favorite month, big surprise!

This post is back dated to 5th June, it was my birthday.

The weather was getting colder. Winter is officially here!

I woke up early to get ready as hubby was gonna bring me to the city (as now I am staying in the suburban which is not as convenient as previously when I was staying in the city) which takes us about 30 minutes by car. Plus, it was the beginning of the end of financial year SALES! Of course I won’t miss this event! =D

On the way to the city, the trees are all bald.

Initially after shopping in the city, we planned to go to Docklands to have seafood. Unfortunately, it rained heavily. We were lazy to drive around hence decided to have lunch at Chinatown instead.

There’s a newly opened Chinese restaurant so off we went to this restaurant to give it a try.

The fried oysters were the highlight. I don’t usually eat oyster but that was just stunning!

After lunch, we continued our shopping journey as I haven’t got my birthday gift yet! =O

With no luck I didn't get anything at the end of the day but I did get a few cloths and boots with a bargain price. Not as bad, right. At least something on my birthday… ** comforting myself**

We had our dinner at a modern Japanese bar, Wagamama at Flinders Lane.

We had Chili squid as entrée.

Our mains were Teriyaki Salmon and Braise Duck in Thai Curry.

The food was absolutely yummy!

Last but not least, *Black Forest* birthday cake from hubby… yum yum!

Few days ago, hubby mentioned there will be a surprise “birthday present” for me on Friday night (as last week I didn't managed to get anything for my birthday). It was kinda torturing as I kept thinking what hubby was going to buy for me.

Hubby showed me a Prada bag when he picked me up from work on Friday night! This is my first ever Prada, the nylon Jacquard+. Thanks so much, hubby. =)