Well, here it is coming up on the next holiday we celebrate here in West Virginia \u2014 Chinese New Year. We always celebrate the new year by doing something special \u2014 even if it\u2019s just going out to eat. A lot of people, even those in the restaurants we visit, just don\u2019t seem to get the significance of it \u2014 in fact most of them don\u2019t even realize what day it is\u2026.
\nI personally think it\u2019s a pretty cool holiday. It always comes along about a month or so after our New Year and if you\u2019re about month into the year and not doing so well with those resolutions you made, Chinese New Year is kind of like a do-over.<\/p>\n
Legend has it that in ancient times, Buddha asked all the animals to meet him on Chinese New Year. Turns out that twelve animals showed up and Buddha named a year after each one. He then proclaimed that the people born in each animal\u2019s year would have some that animal\u2019s personality. This will be the Chinese year 4712 \u2014 the year of the Horse. Those born in the year of the Horse are cheerful, hard-working, but impatient. They are also independent and intelligent.<\/p>\n
I wasn\u2019t born in the year of the Horse \u2014 I was born in the year of the Tiger. According to the Chinese horoscopes, 4712, or 2014 if you prefer, is going to shape up like this for me: The comments above are interesting, because on my list of my occupational goals, right after being a pirate, brain surgery was the next on the list. So I\u2019m thinking maybe I should pursue that a bit this year. The Chinese have many New Year\u2019s traditions, but don\u2019t traditionally make New Year\u2019s Resolutions like we do. But for people like me, this is a good time to reflect on the goals I set about a month ago and if necessary get a do-over.<\/p>\n So Happy Chinese New Year \u2014 hope it\u2019s a good year. If for some reason it\u2019s not, maybe the last fortune cookie I had was right: The fortune you seek is in another cookie. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Well, here it is coming up on the next holiday we celebrate here in West Virginia \u2014 Chinese New Year. We always celebrate the new year by doing something special \u2014 even if it\u2019s just going out to eat. A … Continue reading
\n\u201cThis should be a good year for Tigers. It could bring luck, joy, romance, spirituality and learning opportunities.\u201d Specifically\u2026.
\nWork<\/em>: You should do well in businesses that have to do with blood, such as surgery and the army, as well as teaching and philosophy. If you are self employed, expand your business.
\nWealth<\/em>: This should be a year of stability for your money.
\nRelationships<\/em>: Romance is in the stars. If the opportunity is there, consider marriage. If you\u2019re married, watch out for temptations from extramarital affairs.
\nHealth<\/em>: Watch out for sharp objects, and be careful of accidents and bleeding.<\/p>\n
\nAs far as wealth, looks like I probably won\u2019t be destitute\u00a0 \u2014 especially if the brain surgery initiative takes off\u2026.
\nRomance looks pretty good for me \u2014 of course my first wife Claire should probably be on her toes\u2026
\nIn the health department, I\u2019ll probably have to be extra careful during surgery, I don\u2019t want to stick myself.<\/p>\n
\n\u2014 30 \u2014<\/p>\n