Happy Chinese New Year

CARMEN: The Chinese New Year this year will fall on 29 January, and we'll have about a week off from school. Tessy and I would like to wish you Gong Xi Fa Cai, that is, if you are celebrating the Chinese New Year. I just can't wait to receive lots of Ang Pow.

TESSY: This year is the Year of the Dog according to the..., to the..., Chinese Astrology.

CARMEN: Is it a good year for Ox? That's my animal sign you know.

TESSY: How do I know Carmen? Just ask Lillian Too maybe?

CARMEN: Lillian Too the Feng Shui master? Hmmm, I sensed that it will be a very good year for Ox and Tiger, and that's you Tessy.

TESSY: Every year will be a good year if you..., if you..., work hard, concentrate and be..., and be..., discipline.

CARMEN: Tessy, did Dad told you that?

TESSY: I think so. But it's..., it's..., true you know. We make our own..., our own..., Feng Shui, you know?

CARMEN: Alright. Enough of that. Hope all of you will have a wonderful and safe New Year celebration and don't drive if you drink.

TESSY: Also..., also..., don't gamble too much.

CARMEN: Oh..., and not forgetting the Muslims who will be celebrating their New Year as well on 31 January, a Happy New Year to all of you too.

TESSY: Happy Holidays....

Back To School 2006

CARMEN: Wow, what a boring holidays. Mom and dad were simply too busy to take us for our annual vacation away this year. So, I'm so happy that schools started for 2006.

TESSY: Yeah Car. It was B.O.R.I.N.G..... but..., but..., I'm ok as I can read books and play..., play..., GameBoy a lot.

CARMEN: Anyway, I'm now in Primary 3 and Tessy in Primary 2.

TESSY: I'm no longer the..., the..., youngest in school. Yipeeee.....

CARMEN: But..., this year, I'll be in the morning session and Tess, in the afternoon session. I have to wake up so early at 5.30 am while Tessy can sleep in. So, I guess I can't meet you for lunch this year, Tess?

TESSY: That's ok Carmen. I think..., I think..., I can handle it. I've got..., I've got..., some friends now, you know?

CARMEN: That's excellent Tessy. I know you can take care of yourself this year.

TESSY: Of course Carmen. But..., but..., I'll miss you in school.