Chinese NY: Monday 15th

Those of Chinese background would probably have noticed that they were being given stacks of cash from relatives you've never met, wrapped up in a piece of red paper. I usually look forward to this day of adults giving and kids receiving because I've been among the receiving for my whole life.

But what would happen when the time comes when I stop being a "receiver"? From what I can see, there is this invisible step in life when you just stop being given red pockets. How does that happen? Do you just suddenly stop getting red pockets?... And when it does happen, are you obliged to start giving them out? From what I could see this New Years, these individuals would just sit awkwardly between the exchange of red pockets, neither giving or receiving.

I also have some exciting news that happened today. At around 12:20am my brother ran in to my room and presented me with his hand made batman signal light thing. It was so awesome, the shape was clear and really effective. I'll post photos another day, but there should be some on my brothers blog soon at http://thisblogisverygood.blogspot.com/ if you simply can't wait.