The Rabbit

 

FreezeFest2023 --- I carved this ice into a tulip tree.  (state tree)
Did not win, but I was pleased with my work. You can see my sculpture over at FreezeFest.

A teacher who works in our library celebrates Chinese New Year.  I had heard through the grapevine that she had Chinese New Year bookmarks to give away. First come first serve.  "Any more bookmarks or am I too late?" I asked her.

"I'm sorry.  Too late," she answered.  We got to talking about Year of the Rabbit and how she will celebrate this weekend.  As 3rdLand was lining up to leave, she asked, "What year are you?"  

    "I'm Year of the Rat," I announced with pride.  I've always agreed with the rat identity: "quick-witted, resourceful and smart, but lack(ing) courage." 

She stared into my eyes and then repeated slowly, in what I considered an ominous tone, "Year... of... the Rat."

Well, come to find out, internet research has revealed that Year of the Rabbit is going to be a "bad year" for the rat people. Turns out, we have some kind of "oppositional relationship" to the rabbit.  

We will "encounter many difficult troubles." We'll also experience annoyances at work, which could include isolation and "being talked about behind our backs." Bankruptcy was mentioned a few times.

So that's awesome. 

Freaking Gung hay fat choy, People. Here I go on my "downward trend."