Last page of my first sketch book. I thought I was going to draw something that have been with me during my practices. This is my tea-pot and cup. They have been faithfully with me all these years. It is a comfort knowing that they are within reach whenever I need them.
This year Reunion dinner was a little quiet at home. Two of my nieces went back to Indonesia few months ago; the eldest one just finished her O level and the youngest one could not get into primary one because all of the schools here were full. It was kind of sad to see them went back home. They have been with us since they were three years old.
Once in a while both my brothers and their families would fly into town to celebrate new year with us but not this year. It was just the seven of us last night. The weather was quite cool and nice these last few weeks. That was why we all decided to have steamboat for dinner. We did not have to turn on the air condition or wipe away those sweats while we were eating haha… And the best part was, we could have a few glasses of wine in comfort and without the feeling of that unbearable heat.
Our dinner last night was nothing fancy. They were just veggies, meat, sea food, tofu and mushrooms. There were no rice or noodle too. The dip sauce that mom prepared was soy sauce with some of seasoning mixed with some of chopped green onion, garlic, green chilly and grated daikon/white radish. Although the dinner was less a few families at the table, on contrary, it was quite noisy and fun because we had to cook our own food at the table. I hope you all have a good time with your loved ones at your reunion dinner too. Happy New Year.
brushes and papers
brushes and papers 