Advance Kung Hei Fat Choi !!!!!

The Year of the Rat (this year until January 25) has been a tough year for me.    2008, Chinese astrologers say is not a good year for us born under the Year of the Monkey. Here are their 2008 Predictions. 

 1. A mixed year for the Monkey in a Rat year, on first glance many will predict a bad year but if you look deep the year can be good for the Monkey and even exceptional if you are aware of potential problems as you can avoid them and this lets you move on.
–> In other words, they predict a bad year.  Yup, it was a bad year.
 
2. Be careful of people who you thought of as friends stabbing you in the back and also be aware that the clash of elements can also cause family disharmony.
–> I was so disappointed in two people who I thought were good friends.  I did not expect it.   Yeah, and there were family issues also.

3.  This is a good year to keep low and ensure your tactful nature is on full alert. 
–> I exercised extreme tact in some iffy situations this year.   I think it paid off.
 

4.  This is a good year to learn new skills or hobby and perfect for study and taking exams.
–>  I was supposed to take the Series 65 exam this year.  Because of the financial crisis, I decided to do otherwise.

The year of the OX is fast approaching.  I wish for love, peace, success and happiness this coming year for all of us.

The exact time of the Chinese New Year, when I will don a polka-dot outfit and jump up and down will be: U.S.A. – New York January 26, Mon 02:55