农历新年2017（28/1/17）

  “年初一换新衣，公鸡门外喔喔啼……” 我的闹钟在耳边响，我按“停” 扭，再从床跳下来。是的，一年一度的农历新年到人间了！我到洗手洗澡让我更活力充沛去迎接鸡年。我的生肖是牛，所以今年的幸运颜色是黄色。我身穿一件黄色的裙子。前几天，我到网上看看所有的黄色衣物但是裙子都没有袖子，还有一些是暴露的让我伤脑筋两个星期却找不到。幸好新年的前几天找到我要的裙子。洗澡之后，我到主房间换上新衣。我走出去向家人“炫耀” ，个个都赞我：“哇，阿文，你的眼光不错啊！” 

  全家人已经起身准备迎接新的一年。我吃了早餐，我到房间打开平板电脑再登入社交网站送上新年的祝福。大约中午十二时，三舅把我们叫出来向阿公阿嬷敬茶。虽然阿嬷曾经说过不必敬茶，可以直接说声“恭喜发财” 就行了。传统还是继续传下去，以后我们的这青年的一代可以保持它，不要让它消失。小舅和小舅母敬茶后，就到我们孙子女啦！我说：“不如让虹瑾领先吧！” 阿嬷问：“为什么？” 我说：“因为今年是鸡年啊！而且她今年是'主角'。” 今年由虹瑾表妹来领先，因为她属鸡。

  三舅母说：“哇，阿瑾，由你来领先所有的孙子女啊！” 后来就到春生表哥、我、春兴表弟、妹妹、金花表妹和虹研表妹。敬茶仪式完毕，妈妈先第一个给我红包。二舅、三舅和小舅就陆续给我红包。每年不能少的全家福合照！小舅把手机放在自拍棍子把温馨的画面拍下。我和妈妈通过视讯聊天室跟爸爸说一声“新年快乐” 。我们去马六甲青云亭。

  去年，我把脚扭伤。妈妈把“轮椅” 拿出来，但得到二舅的反对。妈妈说：“二哥，你知道阿文是不能走长路途的。” 二舅母说：“玉兰，让阿文走。” 妈妈说：“二嫂，我看不要啦！这也省下时间。” 阿嬷就说：“带去吧！” 妈妈把我的“轮椅” 放在大舅的后车厢。三辆车子一起出动到青云亭去。我在后座要和阿嬷、妈妈与妹妹挤坐，阿公坐在副驾驶位置。在途中，妈妈把太阳眼镜给我套上去。到了目的地，我们车子泊在马六甲培德华文小学。虹研姐妹看到我戴太阳镜不禁惊叹：“文姐，好酷喔！” 我们就步行去青云亭，我坐在“轮椅”。 

  阿姨说：“哇，文，你很爽啊！” 我说：“当然！” 青云亭人山人海，大家都到来这儿向神明祈福让新的一年有转机。长辈们去先，而晚辈在一旁等待。虹研姐妹俩到门边的狮子雕像摸一摸头和嘴里的球，我告诉她们：“会给你好运。” 妈妈走来说：“走，带你去祈福。” 我一跃而起就走进亭里向观世音菩萨祈福。阿姨说：“带你去向马祖祈福。” 我问为什么，妈妈说让我的学业运有转机。我也在当场遇到小学直中学的同学—— 俭星。我们到对面的佛堂祈福，但是要脱下鞋子才可以入进。三舅的鞋子被偷一次，虹瑾说：“三伯母，我不要把鞋子被偷！” 

  我们直接走去雷州会馆祭拜祖先。虽然我的贯籍是广东，但妈妈的贯籍是雷州。我们下一站去钟家氏拜年。大约傍晚四时五十分回家休息。虽然忙碌的一天，大家过得开心。

  在新的一年里，让我们用坚毅不屈的精神去接受每个挑战。只要不放弃，人人有转机！（Astro本地圈）。

  祝大家鸿运好福气，人人有转机！

大团圆2017 （27/1/1/17）

  一年一度的新年除夕到了！全家人回家，阿公阿嬷最开心！由于有两个洗手间，全家人回家一定会是你推我挤的。为了不要像往年一样，我一起身就马上冲去洗手间洗澡；大年初一不可以洗头发，只好在除夕把它通通都洗干净。我洗澡后便换上衣服，我的头发当时还湿透透，不只不觉衣服也沾湿了！阿嬷走过洗手间说：“文，去换另一件衣。待会儿对身体不好。” 她又再拿一件干的衣服给我穿。

  不久之后，妈妈和大舅回来了。妈妈看到我头发湿淋淋说：“文，去把头发弄干。” 我只好打开饭厅的风扇，把头发吹干。我看到一辆银色的车子就说：“三舅和三舅母回来了！” 我在一边听新年歌，边吃午餐，三舅母就念我一番。小舅和二舅也陆续到家了。我已在房间在玩平板电脑的电子游戏。屋子里突然间热闹起来！我最喜欢的气氛。傍晚时分，我到各厅收看电视节目。因为今天是除夕，电视有不少的新年特备。但新年特备较晚。

  我收看《The Crocodile Hunter: Collision Course》时，突然间阿嬷说：“吃团圆饭啦！” 我走到饭厅，看到桌上的菜有鱼丸、虾、烧肉等等。我吃饱后，我到客厅收看《MY Astro 人人有转机贺岁音乐剧》。他们把所有的七首歌MV串烧成音乐剧。我也把歌词背得滚瓜烂熟，舅舅们说：“哇，你每一首都会唱！” 续贺岁音乐剧，就是一年一度的倒数活动！今年的倒数活动在森美兰芙蓉举行。不能到现场的观众朋友可以在电视上收看直播。据说，有一个来自乡下的青年人—— 阿鸡（阿财林健文演饰）到首都吉隆坡创大世界。为了要过更好的生活，阿鸡被逼要离乡背井，留阿鸡妈（钟丽珍演饰）一个人。他有一句话是：只要不放弃，人人有转机。

  一路上，他遇到挫折和困难，但他还是不放弃！一直向前，直到他达到梦想！我们也可以像阿鸡一样—— 一直向前，永远不放弃，就会有转机。倒数活动的尾端，电视上的艺人们开始倒数新年的到来。他们唱从鼠年直鸡年的贺岁主题曲。我们也在这时候开始迎接财神爷的到来，希望年年财源广进！

  祝大家除夕夜快乐！

Pre-CNY Gathering (14/1/17)

  A few days ago, my high school friends and I decided to do a gathering before CNY. We decided to do the gathering at McDonald's where it is beside Melaka Mall. The first gathering of the new year, who isn't excited right? I got myself ready around 9.18pm, which means I had a few minutes before my best friend, who was going to pick me up. As I was about to wear my shoes, she arrived on the dot. Yet again, my grandmother had to entertain her while my mum helped me with my hair. Once everything was done, I walked out to greet Yu Xuan. Grandma asked why Siak isn't coming along with us. Yu Xuan said "Siak Zhong has plans every time," My mum almost forgot to pass my bag before we left. Luckily I reminded her. 

  Along the way, we chatted about our recent activities. I asked Yu Xuan when she is going back to university. She said "I'm going back after the Chinese New Year celebration. So I heard you're heading to university in March?" I said:"Yes, yes I am! Together with my younger sister." Suddenly a big black car cut the left lane which left us in shock and the driver gave us a really weird stare. It almost knocked our car! When we were about to arrive at our destination, we had to make a U-turn. When we made it, we had trouble to get a parking spot so we had to call Shi Wei for help through my phone. 

  After telling where we were, Shi Wei walked towards us. We were a little hesitated because he had a small fracture on his shoulder bone. "Are you sure?" we asked. "I'm sure! It's just a small fracture. What could happen?" Shi Wei said. Once the car was parked, the three of us hopped off and headed towards the fast food restaurant. There were ups and downs path along the way, Shi Wei kept a watchful eye on to make sure that I was safe. Chinese New Year is coming in two weeks, I don't want to break a bone. Anyway, we managed to find a spot inside of the restaurant because the outside is kinda heated. 

  I made my way in. Not long after, Zhi Bin arrived. Since the four of us were all here, it's time to order up! I wanted the McChicken wrap unfortunately it was only for breakfast so I decided to stick back to my all time favourite- McChicken burger along with fries and Coke, you know since it comes in set. Yu Xuan and Shi Wei ordered prosperity fries and the normal French fries. When the food arrived, we mixed all of our fries together with a mixture of pepper and salt. While we were eating, we discussed about the up coming CNY gathering. Most of us are busy during the first two days of CNY so I guessed it's from CNY day 3 onwards. We agreed to do it on CNY day 5 but I have to ask my mum first. We left the restaurant at 11.00pm. 

  When I arrived home, no one was in so I had to call my mum. She told us that they just done shopping at Jusco, she thought I would stay up till midnight. We parked the car at the house compound to wait for my mum to return. After a few cars, mum finally came home with my grandma, aunt and sister. The first gathering in 2017 is done! 

人人有转机：群星出动拜早年（8/1/17）

  MY Astro 人人有转机快乐卡车来到马六甲啦！不只有快乐卡车，还有艺人们向我们拜早年。让我带你去看当场的热闹气氛吧！早上七时二十三分，我和外婆步行到附近的巴刹，到了目的地时候，她指了指红色的有转机快乐卡车说：“文，你看看那红色的快乐卡车。” 工作人员在忙着整理新春周边产品。而我碰到上次在新秀音乐分享会的姐姐。“姐姐！” 我向她请安。“嗨！又再遇到你了！” 她说。我前几天为艺人做贺年片，我从包包取出白色的信封，再把卡片交给她：“麻烦你帮我交给他们。” 姐姐说：“好啊！”

   外婆把我安顿在大树下。一首又一首的新年歌在耳边响起，我随着哼唱。虽然有路人投不异的眼光，但我不管！因为我很投入每一首歌。工作人员派大转机气球，我穿过人群领取它。我再到大树下歇息歇息。外婆替我邦气球的绳子在我的手腕，她对我说：“文，Ron哥哥他们来的时候，你才过去。你向他们招手。” 大约早上八时二十分，艺人的车子到了！“袈文！” 在巡逻的工作人员也叫我。

  我站起来并和人群拥挤像铝罐的沙丁鱼。艺人们自我介绍向武吉巴汝的居民拜早年，我向艺人们挥了挥手。Yuii姐姐和Jordan哥哥向我打个小招呼，由于我的尖叫声最大也引起他们的注意！而Amy姐姐和Elaine姐姐向我握握手。在领取周边产品的环节，居民争先恐后让排队的秩序有点骚乱。在工作人员的控制下，队伍回到原本的秩序。轮到我的时候，我第一个见的艺人是—— Amy姐姐。我给她一个大拥抱。我所见过的艺人给他们一个大大的拥抱，这样会有亲密感。

  我最开心是见到新出炉的新秀—— Brian周奕斌、William陈建宏、Eugene尹景顺和Steve余筱慧。他们像被我的活泼性感染起来。走到Nick哥哥的身边时，他说：“好久不见！很开心见到你！” 我说：“我也是！” 我给他一个温馨的拥抱。到Ron哥哥的时候，我真的开心不已！已经半年没见的Ron哥哥，竟然在第三年的新春活动见面！是缘分！“I miss you so much！” 我对他说。工作人员替我和Ron哥独自合影。两年没见到的雪（云）姨，还是那么青春美丽！

  当然少不了，Astro本地圈一哥—— 颜江翰！他是我的童年偶像。想不到我的梦已经圆满了！我对他说：”我要像你一样做新闻主播！” 江翰说：“你一定可以达到你梦想！” 我给大转机——鸿鸿几个亲吻。我问工作人员还有什么活动，她说：“没有了！” 我向她道谢。我和外婆步行回去。2017年出席的第一个活动，正式完成！

Astro本地圈的一哥—— 颜江翰

半年没见到的Ron哥哥，温馨团聚在第三年的新春活动

雪云姨

Pre-Christmas at Hash & Tag Cafe (16/12/16)

  It was late afternoon, I was reading my novels and scrolling through the inbox of the Facebook Messenger app. Something had hit me, I immediately went to our group chat whether they wanted to do a night out. From the moment I'm back in hometown for the semester break, the first thing came to my mind was- a high school gathering. Just a few of us would do the trick. Since most of us are back for the break, why not have a gathering and celebrate Christmas?

  I asked my friends in the group chat whether they have any free time for the night out. Yu Xuan was one of them to reply. She said:"Yeah, I would like a night out. How about you guys?" I'm always on the house whenever there's a gathering in my hometown, Malacca. Then came Zhi Bin, he said "Yes, I'm on it as well!" We just left Shi Wei, we also Siak Zhong as well whether he wants to come along too. We were busy chatting that we forgot where's the place of the gathering. I suggested in the group chat that we could do our gathering at Hash & Tag Cafe- it's like our usual gathering spot because of the relaxing atmosphere and soft music for you to chill out.

  We set the time at 9.30pm. I looked the time on my iPad which stated 8.43pm, which means I had 40-45 minutes to get myself ready for the night out. I picked out a blue polka dot blouse and a pair of black jeans. Ending the look with my trustee hairband and Baby G green watch, also a pair of my new Skectchers shoes. Around 9.40pm, Yu Xuan was outside of my house but I was wearing my shoes. My amah (maternal/paternal grandmother in Hokkien) had to entertain her while I was adjusting them. I grabbed my bag and headed out of the house. "We'll be back in time," Yu Xuan and I reassured amah before we headed off to Hash & Tag cafe. On the way, we chatted what we've been up to recently.

  When we reached our destination, we had a difficult time to get the car parked. Luckily, some kind people helped us. We waited about for 20 minutes before the boys arrived. The cafe has a Christmas tree and a snowman to get your Christmas feels. Before that, I had a cup of hot chocolate and a slice of Oreo cheesecake because I didn't eat much during dinner. Yu Xuan sent a message through the group chat asking where were the boys. Zhi Bin sent a photo that they're nearby. Another surprise was Siak Zhong came to the gathering too! We didn't get a reply from him earlier. We talked about each of our success in college and university as well as the struggle we faced in college.

  Time flies when you're having fun! We looked at the time, it was already 12.10am! Uh-oh, it was way passed our bedtime! They were heading out of the door and suddenly turned back because they almost left me behind. Shi Wei noticed my new shoes. "Hey sis, nice shoes!" he complimented. "Thanks! My mum asked her friend to buy them for her in Japan," I said. We waited for Yu Xuan to get the car drive over so it's easier to get in. I saw a blue vintage car. I asked who's car was this. Shi Wei said "You'll see!"

  As Yu Xuan and I were about to leave, Siak Zhong slipped into the vintage car. My jaw dropped! Two surprises in one night! What a night! My very first high school pre-Christmas gathering ended with a perfect note.

Singapore Trip 2016 (10/12/16-12/12/16)

  It's been four years since I last visited to Singapore with my family and cousins to watch the light show at Gardens by the Bay and went shopping at Marina Bay Sands, we also watched the musical fountain show as well. This time it's even better! My first trip to Singapore after four long years, I was super excited! Let me give you some information about Singapore: It is a small island just below the peninsula Malaysia map. The people are known as Singaporeans. The Singapore flag consists of red and white colours. The top part of the flag is red, on the top left corner is a crescent moon along with five stars and the bottom part of it is white. 

  Before we headed to Singapore, we travelled from Malacca to Johor to visit my maternal uncle and cousins. It's been awhile since I last saw my cousins was during Chinese New Year. The moment I stepped into the house, the TV screen was showing Astro's 2016 hit movie- Ola Bola. I've watched it around 4 times, if I'm not mistaken. Thanks to my uncle who helped us to check the traffic condition in Singapore, the traffic was smooth when we proceeded our journey. At 6.30pm, we made it to our destination- Singapore! We stayed at Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Milena, Singapore. It was the same hotel we stayed five years ago. I even brought my homework with me back then! That time, The Lion King Broadway Musical was live in Singapore so my parents took the opportunity to bring my sister and I to watch. We loved it! We watched it again after my sister begged my parents, we brought our cousins along for the second time. 

   After settling down at the hotel, we took a cab to my mum's ex colleague's place as she had a house warming party. We were informed that the catering food was not enough so they ordered Domino's pizza and chicken nuggets as well as French fries. We also met up with a couple's of my mum's friends as well for some late night supper! We had yam, oyster and prawn just to name a few. 

  On the second day, we went to Marina Square for shopping. At first, we wanted to take a cab to Marina Square but thanks to the friendly staff of the hotel, it was just a stone's throw away of the hotel! We saw a kids' Christmas performance when we got there so we decided to stop and enjoy the show. After the performance, we went shoe shopping at Pazzion and you find them really comfortable! While I tried a few pairs of shoes, my sister went to the shops around the corner. We had our dinner at Hans Cafe when my sister and I passed by the time we saw the cake. "We want cake!" we said in unison. So we had burgers and fries to fill our tummy after all that shopping! We got lost when we were heading back to the hotel, it took us half an hour to find the exit. Creepy but adventurous! 

  On the third and final day of the trip, we went to the Merlion Park to visit the famous Merlion fountain. Along the way we could see the Singaporean Eye, Marina Bay Sands and Gardens by the Bay. It was scorching hot! Luckily I was wearing my sunglasses to ward off the intense heat. I had a hard time to take the perfect picture of the Merlion as some tourists kinda "photobombed". After visiting Singapore for so many years, I finally got a glimpse of the famous Merlion fountain, one goal is ticked off the list! It's time for us to head back home to Malaysia. I'll be back to Singapore in the near future. 

Are You Awake? (25/11/16)

  It's Black Friday! How did you spend your Thanksgivings Day this year? Thanksgivings is not so popular in Malaysia but Black Friday is! I've seen a lot of online store from H&M to Amazon to Zalora and a whole lot more are having discount in conjunction with the celebration. Okay, I'm back in college. You must be wondering why I'm still in Kuala Lumpur instead of relaxing in my hometown, Malacca? I'm here to attend another talk organised by the Sunway Buddhist Society (SBS) called "Are You Awake" by Lancester University's lecturer, Dr. Alvin.

  I'm in the library to check out some Black Friday goods online. After awhile I bump into my senior, Jia Jin, who is just at the helping desk to get some paper work done. I turn off and follow his direction to the computer table. "Hi Jia Jin!" I whisper. "Hey, Katelyn!" He asks me what am I doing here, I tell him that I'll be attending a talk which is held by the society. "Yes! Of course! You came all the way just to attend?" he asks. I say: "Yes!" So he helps me with my bag and the both of us take the lift back up to the library's main entrance but the awkward moment is we forgot to press the button!

  After Jia Jin drops me off at the university's foyer, he rushes off to class. I thank him for his help before he left. There are a lot of booths are being set up for tomorrow's career fair so my curiosity hits me and I just wander around the whole foyer. I drop by Sunway University Music Society (SMS) to check out. Recently, I got an unexpected invitation from the society to perform tomorrow so might as well to check out who is the person invited me to perform.

  At 12.15pm, I make a bee line to LT2. I peak through the transparent glass of the door. Yes, class is still going on so I wait at one of the benches. A familiar person just passed by me. Is that Kuan Hui? I thought. I have to double confirm, yes it's Kuan Hui alright! I haven't seen him for six months! I'm surprised to see him. When the students coming out from the lecture theatre, Kuan Hui and I make a move. We also bump into Loke zai (young boy in Cantonese) and Jia Yee. Once we are all settle down, Loke zai calls the President of the society, Hon Pong, to inform him that we are already arrived.

  Unfortunately, he didn't call back but did reply the message that we should start first and Hon Pong will be coming later on. I have to inform Dr. Alvin that we should start the talk without further delay, we ask him whether he wants to use a microphone but he says he doesn't need one. What makes the talk so interesting is that Dr. Alvin our background as a Buddhist and how were we exposed to the religion.