Not only is Labour Day (May Day in China, and they have a week long holiday) May 1st, it is also the 1st day in the 4th month of the Chinese Lunar Calendar. Which means going vegetarian!!! Its a common practice for many taoist-buddhists (like me) to be one day vegetarians on the 1st and 15th day of the Chinese Lunar Calendar months... of course some would take up a vege-diet for long periods of time or for months, but for many, the 2 day fast a month is sufficient and significant enough.

I used to hate going vegetarian, and mom would be the one taking her vegetarian meals, while I would prefer to suspend from all food until the clock strikes 12. That would mean the end of my 'vegetarian' fast and I would just cook Maggi Mee Ayam flavour just to 'po kai' meaning break the fast.

But after what happened (you know what happened)... I just found the whole vege-diet thingy really peaceful and amazing. I've begun to look forward to these special days every month, because it is amazing the kind of peace and satisfaction you get on these holy occasions. I guess that's why when in times of need and depression, a peace of mind is most important, and sometimes, religion does wonders.
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