Our Chap Goh Mei Sunday

By the time we woke up on Chap Goh Mei was already noon as we had an extremely hectic day before. Will blog about that later.

In the evening, we went to this Kindergarten that Ethan will be attending next month as I’ve already promised a friend (at the very last minute) to help her out in a Red Packet Craft competition. We only got together the night before to work out on what could be done for the competition.

During brain-storming session we thought of so many things to do, such as making a basket, or a lantern or even a pineapple but thank goodness we did not make any of them as there are other participants who did all those.

red packet craft competition

Our team-members busy putting the finishing touch to our craft

According to my team member, the fish represent humans, swimming towards a dragon or some kind of gate. Once you go through that gate, you’ll become a ‘golden fish’. In other words, you’ll become a better person once you’ve overcome struggles and obstacles. I guess that is it la because the explanation was done in Mandarin and my Mandarin is Level Zero. I only know how to make the fish only @_@

red packet craft competition

The rest of the contestants with their creations

Finally, when the result was announced, our team came out TOP! Our extremely last minute assemble won the FIRST prize!

red packet craft competition

Me and the team

For your information, I am not the tallest among them. They were kind enough to bend down to make ME look tall in this pic! >_<

It was a fun evening of makan and socializing. It’s a great start to get to know the parents in Ethan’s future kindy. I got a feeling I’m going to be very actively involved in his school :D

Tags: DIY Ang Pow decor

About the Author: Merryn Tan

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Andrew February 25, 2013 at 11:45 am

Congrats! It is a very beautiful masterpiece. It would be good to know the teacher and parents in the school well, so that you will know well is Ethan doing.

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suituapui February 25, 2013 at 1:03 pm

Congrats! What was the prize? That calls for a treat. Eeeee….for once, you’re the tallest! Muahahahahahaha!!!!

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Christopher February 25, 2013 at 1:27 pm

Not fair…you are a pro in crafting, of course sure win la.

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Choi Yen February 25, 2013 at 2:48 pm

Happy schooling Ethan!

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Ken February 26, 2013 at 12:42 am

Congratulations for topping the contest! Mandarin level zero? WAKAKAKAKA

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Huai Bin February 26, 2013 at 10:06 am

Congrats Merryn! :)

I knew you could do it.

I don’t quite understand the concept of the golden gate and the fish too. You mean you hang it somewhere so when we pass through it, we’ll overcome our struggles?

Or is the gate a symbol for something else or is it a concept like nirvana (something that can only be achieved spiritually e.g. after you deng).

Good job on the craft! :D

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Carolyn February 26, 2013 at 12:46 pm

Oh enrolled Ethan to a Kindy in the end? Thought he’s fine being home schooled actually. Anyway, he will do well in school, I’m sure.

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Yan February 27, 2013 at 2:53 pm

Just a little of your touch, your team has emerged to be the Top, you certainly have talent in craft.

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vickylow February 28, 2013 at 2:35 pm

Congrats! Very nice angpow fish you guys made.

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I am a mother to two boys; Ethan and Ayden and a wife to Darling William. I'm a stay at home mum who blogs to break the monotony of life and to avoid feeling jaded. Would love to get to know all the Super Mommies and Daddies and Babies or Singles out there with the hope that we can learn more from each other. Most of all, I am a happy person, and I hope YOU are too.