Happy Niu Year!

The Chinese word for cow, 牛, is pronounced "niu," which sounds awfully similar to "new," so happy niu year. Get it? Ha Ha Ha! I am amused.

It's my zodiac year, and I usually wouldn't care except it does come just once every 12 years. :p Supposedly "the Ox year brings success only through discipline and through hard work," so here's to hoping that we all make the most of the year, do the things we think we cannot do, and have the mental and physical fortitude to make our dreams come true. I for one, renounce the lazy funk that has taken over me the last couple of weeks.

Here's some astrological nonsense for the1985 babies. There's no way everyone born that year has the same characteristics, but it's fun to read anyway.

"People who are ruled by the Ox tend to be patient and dependable, bright and rational to the extreme. Although they may seem quiet, when they speak they are eloquent and worth paying attention to.
Their steady pace can inspire confidence in others and helping others is important. The Ox will avoid risk in business or personal relationships whenever possible. The ox does not seek extremes. Steady, hard work that brings balance to their secure and stable home and work life is the goal.
The Ox can be a strong ruler but needs to be very careful to accept council from others. Beware the the blind pursuit of their plans which can make them harsh dictators. Those born in the sign of the Ox do not like to be argued with. Like the ox, they can be stubborn, bigoted and easy to anger. The Ox does not easily forgive those who disagree, interfere or stand in the way of their success. The ox finds failure extremely disturbing. Luckily, the careful planning and hard work they are known for mean that they do not often have to deal with this."