Something in the Air in March

Her artistic hands delicately drew the outlines of a Chinese word so easily recognised for a single meaning. Then, sitting in amazement, I watched her tenderly sliced the ruby red paper into a symbol that immediately introduces a heart-warming form of elation.

She could not find a perfect one, said she, and it must be for such an occasion, so she decided to take things into her own hands. Traditions run deep in the soul, her love for craft too perhaps, or maybe her way of expressing her congrats and offering her help.

There is something in the air in March.

It hit me finally. Something will be up this month! And not one, but two blessed ceremonies! And with that comes four conventional Chinese dinners. We knew what that means: time to ransack for SIX different outfits (Humbug! We're girls after all!) and lots of jogging before we take in the food (Humbug! Who likes feeling bloated?)

I count the days!