In the year of the Rabbit

Art print by Marisa from Creative Thursday (oh, love her blog!)

Back from the lunar year holidays - its the year of the Rabbit and I like anything that has cute rabbit prints on it. Bought some from my fav store, DAISO Japan recently (will share pics later). I had a long weekend but not really a good one. I'm still recovering from a terrible sore throat and now coughing so badly - tried all remedies that still won't work on me, drank honey+lemon, garge salt and all but alas I had to get some antibiotics. My dad used to tell me that I have a weak immune system since I was a kid..I easily could catch a cold or the bug flu. Well, it seems like lots of people I know are sick with the bug flu these days especially my own family, Carmen & Chardon just recovered and I guess I got it from them.

Anyway, about the rabbit year....just sharing what 2011 will be for you and me:

The year of the Rabbit promises to bring some much-needed peace and tranquility. If you are like most people, you probably feel like you were on a roller coaster in 2010, the year of the Tiger. That will generally not be the case in 2011, as the Rabbit is everything the Tiger is not.

“Let there be peace -- and let it begin with me” is the Rabbit's motto. The Tiger makes waves, but the Rabbit mends fences. Diplomacy reigns. If you want to improve your chances of success, negotiate and cooperate rather than force your ideas on others. It’s also a time to kiss and make up. Forgive and forget. Let’s all get along. Make love not war. If last year the emphasis was on excitement, it’s now is on harmony.

Active people who are always on the go are likely to be unhappy with the Rabbit’s leisurely pace. They might find themselves in trouble if they try to move faster than the prevailing one. The Tiger, being the Yang to the Rabbit’s Yin, can still do well by modifying its style. This year the cautious, slow-but-sure approach is likely to win the day more than charging ahead.

What to do in a peaceful year? Education, for one. Leisurely travel is encouraged. Pursuing your hobbies is a very Rabbit thing to do and will bring you many happy moments.

The Rabbit should give most of us an opportunity to pause and catch our breath after a hectic 2010. It’s a time for peacemakers to shine. But it will have a metallic edge to it. From time to time, aggressiveness will suddenly materialize and disrupt the peace. For those who revel in a slow pace, however, it promises to be a most enjoyable time.

In the spirit of the Rabbit, peace be with you in 2011.
(extracted this out from this source http://www.astrology.com/2011-year-rabbit-overview/2-d-d-307716)

For me, this year is all about doing something great, making this year great for me & my family, moving towards my dreams, achieving goals, making myself proud and happy and try my very best to live life to the fullest! You go Mama Rock - have a great year!