Dec 31, 2007

2008-THE YEAR OF THE RAT

2008...I'm sure we are all looking forward for a peaceful year ahead.

2008 is supposed to be the year of the Rat according to Chinese Calendar...and that too 'Earth rat'. First in the cycle,the Rat Years begin the sequence and recur every twelfth year.The Rat Sign is characterised by one of the five Chinese elements of Metal, Water, Wood, Fire and Earth overlaying a 5-year cycle of characteristics on the original 12-year cycle....and hence 'Earth rat'.

A Rat Year is a time of hard work, activity, and renewal. It is said this is a good year to begin a new job, get married, launch a product or make a fresh start.

And, according to the Chinese,the Rat is respected and considered a courageous, enterprising person.
Now,thats something interesting.

Do we smell a rat here?

Goodbye 2007.

2007 has been a year of many ups and downs on a personal front.
More importantly, it has been a year of self introspection.

The year has been a roller coaster ride of emotions....and having had to shoulder a few important responsibilities I suddenly felt I had to be emotionally very strong, which usually I am not.

But, this year has taught me quite a lot, on how to deal with people and to know where to draw the line. Like every passing year,I have stepped into the new year a learned person.But this time, I feel I am more capable now to face the year ahead with much more dignity and poise and ready to face any number challenges that come my way.
After a break of 4 months, I have started writing on this New Year's Eve.
Its a great feeling to return to writing in my own space.
Looking forward to writing more and writing more frequently in 2008.