happy ox year 2009!!!

as i am writing this post, it is about 12 midnight cny day. sound of firecrackers are resounding outside. sibu is sibu.. cny will never be the same in sibu without firecrackers. it is a lasting tradition and not even rule or regulation can put a stop to it.. wow, the crackers are getting louder and bolder. they are noisy and music to the ear at the same time. the sound marks a celebration, a festival shared with families and friends. happy chinese new year to all, may the year of the ox brings a stronger but cheerful year to you.