What might have been...

Kong Hei Fat Choi!

No thats not the name of a new Asian action star but it literally means "have a successful year" in Cantonese. A couple nights ago Sab and I decided to go down to the harbourfront to watch the fireworks. I have always enjoyed a good fireworks show. Growing up i would always look forward to the fireworks show at the end of the night. When i was younger i used to go to see the Triple M Skyshow over Albert Park Lake. I loved walking to the lake, sitting down on the blanket and watching a fireworks display that was usually sychronised with the music of the day.

Then again saying that you loved watching a fireworks display with Def Leppard's "Rocket" playing in the background not only show my age but it could also be seen as a sign of sadness.

But i'm the bigger man here and as i found out, the only one who likes fireworks. Sabrina hates them. She can't see what all the fuss is about seeing coloured explosions in the air. I was surprised a little in the passion she had for not wanting to be there.

Anyways we were going to meet Candace and her boyfriend Gary and watch the fireworks together. Roads were blocked off and there were thousands of people everywhere so we had no chance to find them. The police would not allow us to get closer to the harbourfront which made us a little bit frustrated. Sab and I found ourselves stuck behind a subway entrance about 300 meters up the road. We found ourselves no where near the water and surrounded by thousands of people. This really made the experience of watching fireworks over the harbour really really shite.

The fireworks started and we could see bugger all. About 10 minutes in even i had to fly the white flag and so we decided to go to the Hard Rock Cafe and watch the fireworks whilst downing very very yummy food. A few minutes later Candace called as we were going ot meet them at the Hard Rock. Sabrina took the call and Candace was saying "we are here" we could not find them but they were there..sitting at the table next to us for the past 15 minutes and we didn't see them..they didn't see us.

So all in all it wasn't the best experience but luckily the new English teacher Fuji was also at the fireworks and got some great video and pictures. I'll upload the video when i get it next week off her.