I now live in the CHinese quarter in Birmingham (England, not Alabama) and the lanterns are already up, the chinese food stalls doing a roaring trade and tiger inflatables on sale. I think I might buy one of they're not too extortionate! ;D
I think Valentine's Day is a lovely child's holiday...then it's all about crayoned-in lopsided hearts and sparkles and pink cupcakes, all of which are really nice things...
But I can never get over the fact that some people demand their loved ones get them roses and such! And that they would be devastated if it didn't happen!
Anyway, happy new year! You should see the craziness in NYC Chinatown--fireworks and dragons dancing wildly through the narrow streets! It is incredible.
chazza said: Cant help agreeing with leah. . .either people love from the heart in ordinary daily life by doing things for each other without conditions. Or Why bother that one day of the year to gain browny points till next Feb.
To demand too what gifts etc usually Gold, Platinum, Gold (white) even Diamonds. RED roses nothing else. . .now Thorntons chocs.
Some I feel are more in love with the event then their lover.
Dont get me wrong. . .i do enjoy being spoilt, but there are rules. Their choice. . .NO IMPRESSING EXPENSIVE GIFTS.(cuddly toys most appropriate). meal in. No spending extra because it being Val'tine day that pays for the decorations they laid on specially.
Leah is right! The New Year's celebration in Chinatown is a sight to see! It lasts a week and culminates in a parade that snakes through the streets. Fireworks, red envelopes stuffed with cash and dim sum.
Gung Ho!
ReplyDeleteHAPPY NEW YEAR!
ReplyDeleteI now live in the CHinese quarter in Birmingham (England, not Alabama) and the lanterns are already up, the chinese food stalls doing a roaring trade and tiger inflatables on sale. I think I might buy one of they're not too extortionate! ;D
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ReplyDeleteHappy New Year, Sav!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year! year of the tiger. glad it's not 'year of the cougar'...
ReplyDeleteI think Valentine's Day is a lovely child's holiday...then it's all about crayoned-in lopsided hearts and sparkles and pink cupcakes, all of which are really nice things...
ReplyDeleteBut I can never get over the fact that some people demand their loved ones get them roses and such! And that they would be devastated if it didn't happen!
Anyway, happy new year! You should see the craziness in NYC Chinatown--fireworks and dragons dancing wildly through the narrow streets! It is incredible.
xo
Completely GOBSMACKED that White Rabbit knows that there IS a Birmingham in Alabama...
ReplyDeleteWishing Savannah Smiles and Valentines Day wishes.
Celebrating the first US Nordic Ski medal in like forever.
grrrrrr
ReplyDeleteit;s the year of the Tony....nice
chazza said: Cant help agreeing with leah. . .either people love from the heart in ordinary daily life by doing things for each other without conditions. Or Why bother that one day of the year to gain browny points till next Feb.
ReplyDeleteTo demand too what gifts etc usually Gold, Platinum, Gold (white) even Diamonds. RED roses nothing else. . .now Thorntons chocs.
Some I feel are more in love with the event then their lover.
Dont get me wrong. . .i do enjoy being spoilt, but there are rules. Their choice. . .NO IMPRESSING EXPENSIVE GIFTS.(cuddly toys most appropriate). meal in. No spending extra because it being Val'tine day that pays for the decorations they laid on specially.
Have a tigalicious year Sav
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Leah is right! The New Year's celebration in Chinatown is a sight to see! It lasts a week and culminates in a parade that snakes through the streets. Fireworks, red envelopes stuffed with cash and dim sum.
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ReplyDeleteI think it is best to ignore China in every way possible.
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ReplyDeleteTo you too lovely.
ReplyDeleteHope this year is GRRRRREEAAT!
William Blake got it right.
ReplyDeleteAnd a belated happy new year to yourself, too!
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