Today is the 17th day in the twelfth month of the lunar calendar, or 立春.

Spring is here, ice has started to melt, and fish starts to get active in the rivers.

Mum said it is also the 尾牙 season, when bosses would reward their staffs with feasts and bonuses, before the year ends.

Two more weeks to CNY. Work is taking up too much of my energy and emotions. I haven't prepared anything at all.