Left: Cassie Ee, Alvin Ee, Yenlin, Guang ___ (cant remember his name), Yenhui and Guang Chu 

Left: Cassie Ee, Alvin Ee, Delia Ee 

My mother's family. 

New Year Day

Long time ago, there are legends of Peranakan custom left behind when our ancestor were gone. Before they leave us, they were pass down the traditions of Peranakan to their children and they pass down to grandchildren and so on so for. “Peranakan”, “Baba” or “Straits Chinese” all referred to the same people. The women are known as “Nyonyas”. The older ladies are also known as “Bibiks”.

In this 21st century, our elderly face the same dilemma and problem, as the young generations are decline of traditions, the inability to speak the dialect, the growing number of marriages. All these factor lead to the great changes in the culture and uncertainty about the future. The traditions had broken for the least 8-year ago. My families know not much of the custom and traditions but they will carry on the step and way of matriarch. Thing that should carry on and pass down are Malay language, the costumes, right way of respect to the elder and ancestor, music and Food. This New Year, Elderly celebrate the sharing of traditions to young generations. I was watching the elderly bun up one of my cousin hair. The furniture was still in good condition. The custom was worn by my grandaunt look as we were in 19th century. The style of cooking will be held this Friday. There is where my Sambal Udang come in. yeah, well is not a easy task to cook all Nyonyas dish you know. Oh yes, sharing and enjoy moment of memory come again. And sharing the problem and miss out for many months and year. Caring soul and blessing make our relatives come to life. There is a say “to preserve and revitalize the Peranakan culture and traditions through cultural social and literary activities”

Least for all, Happy New Year to everyone.

Wish to all everyone, best in study and well health.

A new place

There are thing that we cannot tell that what exactly we are in. Like we cannot just ask for more sun and more sun is out or asks for less rain, less rain comes. Just like happiness, asking for happiness won’t just come like that. Even we are in the new place and new world that thing won’t belong to us. Thing just don’t go well nor work well, we will suffer. Only one thing we can accept is adjustment and takes time to be one of them. However, thing can just go wrong if not done well. But thing just go out of control, cant stop it. I don’t know, you don’t know. No one knows at all. Suffering in silence, hidden a concern keeping quite and let everyone see you and speak about your back to other.

-Sickday-

What can I said about this month period? What a busy months or week man. Have to settle the shifting to a new medical center at Paris Lebar Camp by 16 Jan. Then after I have to settle down the new medical center. Aiyo, recently I get sick easily. Like sever cough and headaches. And had a bad stomachache just few weeks ago. Oh no when can I have a good recover and get well. I have so many things to do. Help me and bless me well.