Good to know that Disney is pimping this primo marketing opportunity. I mean, they do have the cutest rats.Work is busy and I'm trying to keep my daily practice, hence a brief post.
Attended the festivities last weekend in Vancouver. Officially, the new year starts tomorrow.
So remember, if you want to follow some of these tried and true Chinese customs (not comprehensive or in any rigid order):
1) Don't clean your house on the first day in case you sweep away your good luck. EASY PEASY.
2) Eat a shitload of candy to start a "sweet" new year. CHECK.
3) Wear a new pair of slippers so you will be "stomping" on the gossipy villagers who have nothing better to do with their idle time. REMEMBER TO TELL LAKSMI.
4) Decorate your home freely with loud reds (luck) and garish golds (wealth). WELL, ARMANI DOES HAVE HIS STANDARDS.
5) Don't wash your hair in case you wash out your good luck. HM, KINDA HARD TO RESIST.
6) Don't bitch out your kids or loved ones. NOW, THAT'S ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE.
Oh, and go vegetarian on the first day of the new year to ensure longevity. You can order Buddha's Delight at even the most carnivore-oriented Chinese restaurants. (This lotus bud's for you, Arturo! Cheers!)
8 comments:
hey, thanks for the tips, armani. this was funny! I washed my hair last night, so hopefully I'm in the clear.
Well, I washed my hair this morning after practice and I ate some chicken for lunch before I read this, so hopefully I'm not shit out of luck. But I definitely am NOT cleaning my house today, I can start eating a bunch of candy right now, and I haven't bitched anyone out yet today (but the day is still young ...), so there's hope for me.
shit, it sounds like you are totally out of luck pi'ikea! don't worry, i'll give you some of my luck.
Pi'ikea: I think you're doing okay. Even modern folks now wash their hair. And there are many good luck, bad luck things to do in order to increase your odds. I guess it's like entering a lottery as many times as possbile. :)
Lax has a lot of luck. Perhaps you can bring her with you the next time you go gambling at the casino?
Hi Armani
Thanks for the well wishes, Happy New Year to you too. The dish looks yummy. The Golden Era (Buddhist Vietnamese) restaurant in San Francisco offers Buddha Buns - they're a favorite of mine - savory fillings in a bun, served after steaming.
Cheers, Arturo
i think people should rub me for luck. :)
WAAAAHHHHH!!! It was my last day today!!!!
No Lax Luck anymore at the shala. Sad times indeed!
Arturo, those buddha buns sound yummy! Which part of SF are they located? We must go there when I next visit!
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