鱼熟了hor?

^expression of a mother's heart

the other customary thing we've maintained for the 春节 is the congregating of relatives at either my ma's or my eldest cousin's house. we'd take turns to host lunch/dinner on either the 1st or 2nd day of the new year. it's really an evolved practice. by doing so, we do away with two or three visits -- to the relatives' homes. 

the large fish couldn't fit into the pan so my ma put it into the microwave. but the plate fit in barely as well and the tail kept stalling the turntable. and it came out and into the microwave twice because some parts were still not cooked through. one of my nieces got really skeptical when the dish was presented the 3rd time. you sure it's cooked? lol. the fish was almost forgotten in the fridge. each year, my ma would forget to cook something she's prepared. this year, she forgot about the sliced cucumber and garnishes. lol. 

some "funny practice" for your viewing pressure:

i'm so not going near the train station at peak hour.