ANNO NUOVO

My cousin and Yours Truly

I perceived good vibes of what this new year may bring in my life. I don't exactly know what it is maybe because it's the Year of the Tiger, and I was born in the Year of the Tiger! I'm not really into Chinese Horoscope & Feng Shui, but this really made me excited. I got this forecast from this site: www.wayangtimes.com (Yeah, the power of googling benefits us all.)

The Tiger

Magnetic, passionate and grand! When the Tiger does anything, it’s noticed! Indecisiveness and stubbornness can mar the sparkle of the Tiger personality. On the one hand generous, on the other hand a little mean, it’s sometimes hard to know where one stands with the Tiger. Flexible, honest and truly entertaining, one has a friend for life with a Tiger.

Forecast for 2010
Being the Tiger’s own year, 2010 holds great promise for those born under this sign, with exciting developments happening for them both personally and professionally. Some Tigers may be feeling disappointed and disheartened after 2009 and it will be important to leave the past behind and concentrate on the future, which is looking so bright! Financially, everything improves this year for those born under this sign and money-making thoughts and ideas should be fully explored and investigated. With the fast pace of this year for all signs, the Tiger needs to take extra care in planning and thinking all projects through – no rushing headlong into schemes during 2010! Tigers looking for romance will possibly see a friendship suddenly develop into something more personal with exciting consequences. August, December and January will see a very active and entertaining social calendar, but all of 2010 will see fun activities for the Tiger. The Spring months, March to May, will bring encouraging and interesting job opportunities, but the Tiger will still have to make sure he puts himself forward and gets noticed at work.

Interesting Tiger Facts:
Zodiac Stone: Sapphire
Special Flower: Violet
Best Hours: 3-5 am
Season: Winter
Horoscope Colors: Green, Blue, Yellow

Officially, the Year of The Tiger begins on February 14th 2010, the real Chinese New Year. I won't miss any chances this year. Though i don't rely so much on the data provided above, I just feel that this will be a good year for me. I hope.

Dragon Fireworks

Our New Year celebration held at my brother's pad was truly a blast compared to the last years. It was because of these amusing fireworks display which was pretty expensive. We had our own Pyrolympics display in our street. I'm just exaggerating, but yes, it was a good one.

And of course, we fueled our empty stomachs with a good feast. Enjoy!

Photo by Sharon Velez-Diopenes