Happy (Chinese) New Year

A new year has already begun. The days and months have past unbelievably fast! I don't have time to catch a breath, afraid I'll miss something important. Have you made any new year resolutions? This year I haven't. I don't think anything will happen anyway. The year of the snake (according to the lunar calendar) is not very good for my sign. Apparently I need to be very careful...

Life in China is different. Sometimes challenging, but all have it's place. The Chinese New Year was the most surprising thing so far. I knew that basically all stores would be closed but to the fact that there are no activity from the government's side like fireworks, lion and dragon dance etc. took me off the hook. Though the lack of fireworks and firecracker were not apparent - I could see and hear it everyday for a couple of days from the locals. I haven't really missed home but when New Year Eve came I really missed the traditional family dinner. I had my first "western" dinner for the first time during Chinese New Year...I made my own pasta. (btw, just a regular package of pasta is expensive here! So if you're going to stay in China for a longer time contact me first and see what you should package in the luggage. I can give some tips :P)

Stay healthy and happy!

Until next time~~