the lunar new year. sigh

the lunar new year has finally arrived and although i have for many years wanted to attempt at making pineapple tarts, sadly enough time is not on my side this year. but nevertheless i made something that is well known and definitely acclaimed for the tedious making process; kueh lapis. layer by layer the cake is baked.

somehow i've never like the lunar new year, the visitings are such a bother i rather stay home. for a few years now i've some plan to run away and hide, catch a flight and stay out of reach or simple just leave the house early in the morning and turn my mobile phone off. chill at starbucks somewhere and read.

going from house to house visiting was really fun in the past, but i guessed as time passes these traditions just do not appeal to us anymore. there was an article in TIME magazine that wrote about traditions the article states that kids are the ones who remembers and continues the cultural traditonal celebrations. they know what is needed, what's missing and are the ones who are interested.

these days i just wanna get done with the obligatory visits to those few relative homes and get the job done and call it a day. maybe someday i will come to enjoy the lunar new year once more but in the mean time happy lunar new year and may the year be a happening one for you with many things to come.