kung hei

I did manage to call home at the right time for Chinese New Year still for the past couple years. I use to refrain from starting with Kung Hei Fat Choi because it always sounds very awkward coming out of my mouth. Perhaps in my mind there are things that I think should be said first and foremost than 'Fat Choi'.
This year the phrase slipped out of my mouth as I talked to my brother. I paused and ponder upon what 'Fat Choi' could substantially mean for me, in terms of rent, exams, savings, classes, etc. I was surprised at how much this greeting could mean to me personally given the right context. There must be people who experienced the same awakening as I did.

Given storm nemo's sweep over the weekend, we poured out our limited reserve, made a proper Asian meal, and dug out the brightest red shirt we have in our closet.