Mrs. Snow Pea, New York
Age and Occupation: 26, Architectural Engineer and student
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 26, Web Designer
Engagement Date: July 4, 2005
Wedding Date: August 18, 2007
About Me: I am a DIY gal. From cooking, home improvements to wedding. Mr. Snow Pea and I met in college, and since then we've been like peas and carrots! Love cooking, traveling, and fishing.
My First Lunar New Year As A “Low-paw”
February 7th, 2008 @ 1:39 pm by Mrs. Snow Pea
Mr. Snow Pea sent me this message today:
“Low-paw,
Sun nien fai lok.
Lnau oi lay!”
Translation:
“Wife,
Happy new year.
I love you!”
As the only married classmate, I readied myself for school today loaded with red envelopes and crisp dollar bills. I really look forward to passing out ly-see this year! Based on Chinese custom, as a married woman, I have finally entered the realm of adulthood and can pass out money to those who are unmarried. The envelopes usually look something like this and you can buy them in any store in Chinatown and even online at ChinaBridal.
We even used these to enclose gratuities to our vendors on the wedding day. Since they are so bright and cheery, they won’t get lost amongst all the white/pastel wedding items. There are such cute options these days too.
from Ebay
from Etsy
You can even send cards from Zazzle
As custom, I cleaned the house like mad last night and got everything in order. Tonight Mr. Snow Pea and I are supposed to take it easy and go out to dinner. Happy New Year everyone!!!
7 Responses to “My First Lunar New Year As A “Low-paw””
HA! I just called and woke Mr buttah up to say gung hay fat choy! how do you say husband?
I remember how last year I attended my first authentic Chinese new year dinner, hosted by Mr Peony’s relatives. I had heard about red envelopes before, but I never realized I would be getting them too! It almost made me NOT want to get married so I can continue receiving, not giving them. 
I love your idea of using red envelopes for vendor gratuities! I might end up doing that myself….
Chuc Mung Nam Moi! (That’s the Vietnamese version). Awww… it’s so cute that he called you low’paw 
Mrs. Butterscotch,
Husband is Low-ngo
awwwwwwwwwwwwwww Mrs. SP…..your husband’s awesome! Does he have any brothers??
Happy New Year to you (and sweet mr SP)!
Hi there! That’s a very sweet and thoughtful message from your husband. I just had to comment. Also, can I borrow a buck? : )
