Do you know that this month is a tomb-sweeping day?
Which according to Chinese people is traditional Chinese festival on the 104th day after the winter solstice (or the 15th day from the Spring Equinox), usually occurring around April 5 of the Gregorian calendar (see Chinese calendar).
Astronomically it is also a solar term (See Qingming). The Qingming festival falls on the first day of the fifth solar term, named Qingming. Its name denotes a time for people to go outside and enjoy the greenery of springtime (踏青 Tàqīng, "treading on the greenery") and tend to the graves of departed ones.
So, this morning, my big family were gathered together to celebrate this tomb-sweeping day. We went to our grandparents' tomb. We dished out their favorite foods and fruits. Besides that, we also burned the paper-money which is believed that being used by the spirits in their afterlife's world.
I was quite exhausted because the it all was over around 2pm. And for the notification, we haven't had our lunch till we reached home.
I took a quick bath. After that, Mellis fetched me. We went to one of the new cafe in town called "Lekker" to spend our left over weekend.
So, have you celebrated your tomb-sweeping day? :D
Actually, Selvia celebrated her b'day last Saturday, but because I couldn't make it, so she celebrated it once again with us today. There was no candles, cake or happy b'day song. Just an usual dinner with some fellas. But I do miss the moments. When four of us still in our senior high school.
We used to sit together, pair-up. I and Evira. Selvia and Nancy. Whenever the teachers were talked about some boring lessons, we started to gossip about anything. Another students from another class who passed our classroom. About our teachers appearances or about our fearness of the upcoming evaluation.
Swuuupp! Time flied like a blink! It has been four years since our graduated year. For sure, everything have changed. Especially the relationship among us. But, still, I was be grateful for everything that we have through together.
Deep in my heart, I do heart them as I used to be.
XOXO.
I tried a new place today. It called "Republik Kopi". It sounds good hahaha. Basically, the arsitectur of the building is quite vintage and classical. I love the environment a lots. Yet, the food and drink not taste really good. So, maybe I won't return for the second time.
Out of sudden, I was craving for Shanghai Lamien. Without any consideration, I asked my mom, aunt and sista to acommpany me for supper. Not too late, actually. Only around 9pm. hahaha.
I love Nelayan at Sun Plaza 4th floor Shanghai Lamien the most.
You should try sometimes!
I just came from Brastagi for about two hours. Then, I was asked by them to go out AGAIN.
I met them for around one till two hours at Sun Plaza. Then, I was accompanied them for an early dinner. At last, I decided not to join them for movie. I tend to grab a dinner with my family. Time management, is the most important for everyone. I don't want to miss any moments that I can be participated inside it.
Outside the world is amazing, isn't it?
Take a leave. Hang out with some new buddies. Try out a new experiences.
It will recharge you weary mind and body.
