.rain during cny.
what the heck..
its not meant to rain during chinese new year.. i think its even in the "unwritten code of chinese new year traditions".
1. MUST wear red.. (if not, you get lecturing from your grandparents)
2. Wish Gong Hei Fatt Choy to every person.. (especially elders.. don't underestimate their power of memorability.. you can be tagged for life as that "rude little child who didnt wish happy chinese new year")
3. Gamble, drink and be merry.. its this time of year that everyone in the family goes wild with mahjong, playing cards, beer and your general wines and spirits.. what.. did u really think all that CNY camaraderie was for real? Oh, it's real alright, it's just alcoholically enhanced..
4. The weather absolutely HAS to be scorching hot. Like hot enough to fry an egg on the road.
BUT
This year.. It starts raining in the evening.. a lovely downcast sky and the usual tropical downpour.. Not that i'm complaining. i mean, i don't like the heat just as much as the next guy. But come on..
Traditions are traditions..
*Tsk tsk
what is this world coming to..