Today is the first day of the year of the dog. This is the third chinese new year away from home...2002 Austin, 2005 San Antonio, 2006 Champaign. But this year is different. This is the first time i feel lost for not celebrating CNY in Hong Kong with my family.I went to a banquet with Hongyan, Lina, and Di. One of the programmes was distributing red pockets by an old chinese couple. They sat on the stage and children were queuing up to get the red pockets. I wanted to get one but i looked too old for that. I had the impulse to go on stage to take a picture with them--they look very kind. But i stopped the thought. i couldn't help thinking about grandma. i almost cried. i miss her.
Until when i can free myself from an unrest heart? I wish that i can be stronger this year. I wish that everybody i know be peaceful and healthy.
p/s Thanks CY for inviting us to the banquet!
