CNY - Just a routine?

Everyone's blogging about how they spent their CNY; how family and friends gathered to enjoy this long-awaited yet seemingly short break from school, work, whatever. CNY sort of ended early for me again - the usual gorging-myself-till-my-stomach-almost-burst on the eve, the visits to my mum's side on Chu Yi, and my dad's on Chu Er...and that's about it...played some mahjong with my family and I didn't even bother to count whether I won or lose...then it was on to business as usual interwined into the festivities, doing my marketing article analysis, lit review for comms research, preparing my individual speech for 106...it sets me wondering if CNY is just becoming more of a routine - the feeling fades off a little every year and everything seems to be a little more of a formality.

Perhaps it's due to the age factor. 2 of my cousins recently had an addition to their family - cute little babies...1 did so last year, near CNY period as well, and my bro got married. Relatives (in SG) are dropping in numbers as some are studying overseas, those getting on in age does not want to move around too much. Nowadays, the fun of being teens are no longer there, no fun, just idle chit-chat...sighz...

Did I just burst that bubble of yours? Oh well, dun blame me...I am still struggling through my 103 presentatation and 105 project...and I can't find time to meet up with friends and ex-teachers...where has my Chinese New Year gone to?