Christmas is coming

I absolutely love Christmas and would love to spend every Christmas and New Year in a different country, to soak in the lights, the atmosphere and the general happiness of it all. That has yet to happen so it's definitely on my bucket list! Last year around this time, I received the best gift of my life and since then Christmas takes on a different meaning for me. 

The only awful part of December is the fact that it rains more often than usual which means our dog don't get to walk out much and too much rain does make everything look depressing. But there were a couple of wonderful sunny and windy days which ACCICB tells me is perfect CNY weather. Which means 2017 CNY weather would not be like that...it could probably end up being scorching hot! 

There's also lesser trading volume in the market and so while it was tempting to execute trades, I chose not to. It seems to be the right call so far and with Christmas just 3 days away it is time to be merry and rejoice..since reflections and resolutions can come later on New Year's Eve. 

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  1. Singapore Man of LeisureDecember 22, 2016 at 11:48 PM

    Joyce,

    There was a year I spent Christmas and New Year at HK with my ex.

    Watched the fireworks at Tsim Sha Tsui and jostled with the crowd till 3-4 am in the morning.

    Freaking cold too! Good times :)


    I actually don't mind the rain during Christmas. Makes it cooler for the holidays ;)

    Gosh, I do miss the 4 seasons!

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    1. Joyce LeongDecember 23, 2016 at 2:52 PM

      Wow I miss HK during winter time! Yes apparently 4 seasons gives you better complexion as well and for the ladies lots of opportunities to play dress up ;)

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