Happy New Year

Happy Chinese New Year! Welcome to the year of the Rabbit. To be honest we're really not very into astrology around here. But when we were at Epcot during Olivia's Make A Wish Trip I noticed these adorable Chinese zodiac t-shirts. I got them for the kids because the descriptions were surprisingly accurate for each of their personalities. Although the kids were not very happy that I interrupted 'Mickey Mouse Clubhouse' TV time to try and take pictures, they refused to look at me.



Olivia was born in the Year of the Dog.
"Nobel and true, the dog will fight to mend all that is unjust. A loyal and faithful friend, they will make any sacrifice for the sake of another. A hard worker, they will never abandon their post. A genuine listener and confidant, the Dog is the keeper of all secrets. "

Peter was born in the Year of the Rat.
"Full of charm, the rat is the object of admiration. A true sentimentalist, family and friends remain close to their heart. Their intellect and foresight bring success with money and work. Rats are constant seekers of new adventures and travel."

And in case you're curious about what the Year of the Rabbit will bring, here's the horoscope for the year.
A placid year, very much welcomed and needed after the ferocious year of the Tiger. We should go off to some quiet spot to lick our wounds and get some rest after all the battles of the previous year.

Good taste and refinement will shine on everything and people will acknowledge that persuasion is better than force. A congenial time in which diplomacy, international relations and politics will be given a front seat again. We will act with discretion and make reasonable concessions without too much difficulty.

A time to watch out that we do not become too indulgent. The influence of the Rabbit tends to spoil those who like too much comfort and thus impair their effectiveness and sense of duty.

Law and order will be lax; rules and regulations will not be rigidly enforced. No one seems very inclined to bother with these unpleasant realities. They are busy enjoying themselves, entertaining others or simply taking it easy. The scene is quiet and calm, even deteriorating to the point of somnolence. We will all have a tendency to put off disagreeable tasks as long as possible

Money can be made without too much labor. Our life style will be languid and leisurely as we allow ourselves the luxuries we have always craved for. A temperate year with unhurried pace. For once, it may seem possible for us to be carefree and happy without too many annoyances.