Waiting for Fireworks

New Year struck right during the halftime of United playing Middlesborough, which made things rather complicated. As soon as the halftime whistle went, Anita and I went out to our balcony in anticipation of the fireworks.

Unfortunately there were more building erected since last year around the Mid Valley area - the Eco City Park - which blocked our direct view. But the rapturous sound of the firework was heard everywhere. The biggest display came from the direction of KLCC. But noticeably, there were lesser celebration this time around. The fireworks at KLCC also only lasted a mere 10 minutes. I could remember it being much longer before. I guess everybody were being sensible with the economy at the moment ...

The display at Mid Valley was less spectacular although it lasted longer. The sound was more deafening as it was only half a kilometer away from our apartment. After all was done, it was back to the football .... and a cracking game of football it was ....

Malam Raya

There won't be real Raya without family and of course some fireworks.

We had our fix at my parents place at Bukit Antarabangsa, with both Idlan and Irfan joining Julia's children. They were timid at the beginning with all the fire, but towards the end, they were really into it. It was quite a job prising them away.

We had to return the next evening for more fireworks in the end .....

Happy 2014

We enjoyed the firework display right from our balcony at the stroke of midnight tonight. Great view of Kuala Lumpur skyline, able to see from KLCC to Cheras. Not as spectacular as yesteryears, reflecting the current economic constraint as well as the decision to cordone off the traditional gathering place of Dataran Merdeka.

Partypoopers.

So, the four of us was at the balcony staring away. One of our neighbour must have hosted a New Year party judging from the cheers and whistles coming out from the unit. All looking towards the City Center. At least didn't rain.

So, to all my friends and colleagues, wishing all of you a great year ahead. Cheers to 2014. Cheerios to 2013.

Happy Deepavali

Wishing all my Hindu friends a very Happy Deepavali. I was still up at this hour with all the fireworks going off around my apartment area. They started just before midnight and it was still going strong now at two in the morning. With tomorrow being holidays and my boys already fast asleep, I didn’t really mind at all.

Actually an excuse for me to stay up this late …..