got past the first day of
interogations relatives visiting.

rehashing topics from last year

and the awkward period of silence, staring at whatever programs' on the televsion.
i'm not really one who bothers to make small talk for the sake of it

yeah we are a boring family
tiring preparing for chinese new year, buying items against crowds and ugly behaviour from other shoppers

cleaning up the house.
if i could have my way, i would rather...