Hey there, Monkey Year 2016!

MUHS Lion Dance Crew 2016

‘Coz I’m bitter no more, I’m celebrating Chinese New Year today! 🙂  Thank heavens my phone came back to life so my mood shifted again!  Haha!!!  What the hell with these whimsical mood swings!  Well, at least I’m feeling better so a happy Chinese new year we have for the whole family!


Singapore’s heritage product is the bak kwa for tonight! ‪Lim Chee Guan’s‬ ‪is ‎one of the finest I’ve ever tasted!  Paired with‬ ‪Edam cheese, it’s beyond compare!  Aside from the bak kwa, we also had tikoy.  It’s said to bring luck, unity, and sweetness to the relationship between family members so I got 3 flavors of it – original, pandan, and ube.  Tikoy nowadays are evolving with varieties of flavors and colors.


Thanks to the Putis family for joining us in officially welcoming the year of the fire monkey 2016! 🙂

Xin Nian Kuai Le, everyone! 🙂

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Written by Mae Olandesca

Mary Rosalie “Mae” Olandesca is a licensed chemical engineer turned cosmetic regulatory specialist, writer, photographer, and creator of The Other Side of Mae. Originally from the Philippines and now exploring life in Canada, Mae believes that every place has a story—and that beauty can be found not only in extraordinary destinations, but also in the everyday moments we often overlook. Through her stories and photographs, she invites readers to explore beautiful places, discover everyday beauty, and reflect on the meaningful experiences that make life worth celebrating.

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