After a quick scan of the tutorial, I was eager to embark upon my second assignment. Encountered some initial frustrations when I couldn't add one of the rss feeds, I have yet to figure that one out. However, adding feeds from a published list was just a matter of clicking and adding.
It's convenient to have all your favorite reads being delivered to you in one place, like a warehouse of information. However, for some, it's information overload. For now, I see rss feeds as just another added convenience.
My rss feeds - http://www.bloglines.com/public/MicheCee
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Around the BLOG in 84 days
That is twelve weeks of Rula 2.0 and thus begin the first of twelve assignments. Since Chinese new year is around the corner and it involves food, so here I go!
On January 26th, 2009, Chinese all over the world will be ushering in the year of the Ox. Traditionally the celebration spans over 15 days. In the celebration of the Chinese new year, food plays a very important role, they have a symbolic significance. Such food are also known as "auspicious" food. Shown here are few of the many auspicious food.
Togetherness Tray - Guests to Chinese households are offered treats from this tray which has 8 compartments, eight being the lucky number of the Chinese. Each treat in this tray has its own symbolic significance, it provides a sweet beginning to the new year.
On January 26th, 2009, Chinese all over the world will be ushering in the year of the Ox. Traditionally the celebration spans over 15 days. In the celebration of the Chinese new year, food plays a very important role, they have a symbolic significance. Such food are also known as "auspicious" food. Shown here are few of the many auspicious food.
Togetherness Tray - Guests to Chinese households are offered treats from this tray which has 8 compartments, eight being the lucky number of the Chinese. Each treat in this tray has its own symbolic significance, it provides a sweet beginning to the new year.
The word fish sounds like "abundance" in Chinese, therefore a whole fish signifies abundance year round.
Dumplings or Jiaozi - Because their shape looks like ancient Chinese currency they're associated with wealth
Shrimps - The word shrimp sounds like laughter, hence eating shrimps will bring lots of laughter year round.
Noodles - The long strands of noodles mean longevity.
Sesame ball - Made with glutinous rice and filled with sweet bean pastes then rolled in sesame seeds. These are deep fried and expands during frying. Some believe this represents "expansion" of luck. Also because it is round and rolls around, roll rhymes with house (in chinese) therefore translating into a house full of silver and gold.
These and other "auspicious" food are now featured in Chinese supermarkets and restaurants. Click on the link to see some of the CNY food. They are on sale for a limited time only.
http://www.tnt-supermarket.com/en/index.php
Last but not least, Gung Hei Fat Choy (cantonese) or Gong Xi Fa Chai (mandarin) to everyone!
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