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Happy Chinese New Year!
Written by Hannah Tan   
Tuesday, 27 January 2009

I’m not alone this CNY thanks to my self-proclaimed extended family, the Liew klan! *laugh* My best friend Jamie and her family were so kind as to invite me over for their CNY eve reunion dinner with the best home cooked food in town! Filled with fresh seafood and other goodies, Aunty Pat’s (Jamie’s mum) yee sang is the ultimate best of the best. *smile* In fact it was the highlight of my week! Hehe.

For those who didn't know, yee sang is actually an appetizer served during CNY to raise the 'good luck' for the new year. It is a tradition for families and friends gather around the table and on cue, proceed to toss the ingredients of this dish into the air with chopsticks while saying auspicious wishes out loud to mark the start of a prosperous new year. The higher you toss, the greater your fortune! *wink*

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after the tossing process, all ready to be eaten! Hehe

As usual, it’s THIS time of the year which I pig out like there’s no tomorrow. And hey, you can’t blame me for that because how could you possibly say no to food like this?! *laugh* 

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steamed chicken with potatoes and button mushrooms
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the greens with yummy scallops 
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mutated prawns. Haha. Aren't they gigantic?!
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teo chew duck
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fried fish with thai sauce
 
Oh and for those who made time to catch up with me during this month’s family hour on Saturday, I just wanna say a very big THANK YOU. You definitely made my week. *smile*  

 

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NTV7 Breakfast Show
Written by Hannah Tan   
Wednesday, 21 January 2009

It was an honour for me to be on the set of The Breakfast Show again yesterday, with hot mama Daphne Iking. Although the format has changed a little, the energy level remains the same, with the same nice people still diligently working hard to give us viewers the news of the day, in the best possible way. *smile* 

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on set with the hot mama
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It’s often taken for granted the effort and time put in by the people behind-the-scenes a.k.a. production team, to make sure us viewers are entertained, regardless of the nature or format of the program. Imagine having to be up by 5am every day (for some, even earlier), and still remain ‘sober’ for the rest of the afternoon to work on the following morning’s content. And mind you, television hosts on live programs like these aren’t actually allowed to have ‘off’ days, having to stay alert and cheery on screen regardless of whether they had a bad start to the day or not. Tough job, indeed, which is why people like these have my greatest respect. *smile* 

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with the very articulate Will Quah and Daphne Iking
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Production Team Jessica, Intan and Nazrul
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BIG BOSS @ Producer @ Superwoman Intan! 
 
Oh, and it was my lucky day as well - had the chance to catch M. Zul in his new hairdo. So handsome... hehe.
 
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Gong Xi Fa Cai
Written by Hannah Tan   
Wednesday, 21 January 2009

Chinese New Year is just round the corner and guess what?! I get to be in KL for at least the 1st day! *grin* So happy!!!!!  Hehe. Unfortunately my family will be in Kuching at that time so I’ll be pigging out with my best friend Jamie’s family (I call them the Liew klan, hehe) instead. Her mum, Aunty Pat, makes the BEST yee sang ever. I’ll try to get some shots for you to salivate on k… *laugh* No but seriously, her yee sang is simply heavenly. Nothing beats homecooked food! *smile*

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I know a few companies that actually imposed forced leave on their staff for Wednesday and Thursday next week, so looks like a really long weekend for most people. *smile* Are you guys headed back to your hometowns or will you be simply enjoying the congested-free roads this festive season? *wink* I know I’ll definitely be doing the latter, so for those heading out of KL, the sooner the better! *laugh* But if you’re driving, remember to be safe on the road ya. *smile* Oh and if you have time this Friday (23rd January 2009), tune in with me on Wanita Hari Ini

Time: 12pm (LIVE)

Channel: TV3

 

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Interview with the Star Online @ the all new 1 Utama Studio
Written by Hannah Tan   
Sunday, 18 January 2009

I had the honour of being interviewed by the Star Online at their brand new studio in 1Utama (new wing). Love the place! *smile*

  

  

 

 

 

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Gloria
Written by Hannah Tan   
Sunday, 18 January 2009

I had the opportunity to spend some time with my 2nd sister Gloria while she was in KL a while back for her very first corporate job interview. Having graduated with a double degree in Accounting and Finance from Curtin U in Perth, she had to come back to work for a big-4 in order to complete the final phase of acquiring the qualification of a chartered accountant. 

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There’s a six year gap between the both of us but I suppose as you grow up the difference becomes less evident. *laugh* She’s a wonderful person and I couldn’t have asked God for a better sister. *smile* So ironic though, that as I leave for Japan, she moves in to KL. *laugh* I’m looking forward to my first trip to Perth in February though, for Gloria’s convocation on the 24th. I’ve already bought my flight  ticket so I suppose that although I would most likely have to spend Chinese New Year alone in Tokyo this year, time with my family this February will make up for all that. *smile*

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