i got the rat

According to the Chinese Zodiac, the Year of 2008 is a Year of the Rat (Earth), begins on February 7, 2008 and ends on January 25, 2009. A Rat Year is a time of hard work, activity, and renewal. This is a good year to begin a new job, get married, launch a product or make a fresh start. Ventures begun now may not yield fast returns, but opportunities will come for people who are well prepared and resourceful. The best way for you to succeed is to be patient, let things develop slowly, and make the most of every opening you can find.

i was surprised and curious to note however, that the year of the rat is not good for people born in the year of the monkey on which i'm one of them. as it is written in the chinese zodiac, this is not a good year for business, health and relationships. it may sound true but i take more of a warning for me. we should watch for the issues that may not be on our favor. while we might not believe it, it may be worth giving it a chance.

by the way, i got the rat himself. taken in singapore during the valentines day, 2008. how i wish by hugging this lucky rat, bad luck will keep distance from me.