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January 22, 2004
Happy New Year
I've never been a big believer in the zodiac, but I find (or perhaps prefer) that the Chinese zodiac does a fair job of describing who I am. And so happy new year everyone, and welcome to the Year of the Monkey.
I doubt there's anyone who would believe that I'm 24 or 48, so when I tell you that I'm a monkey myself, that should give you a pretty good idea of how old I am, or rather how old I'll be next time my birthday rolls around. You should also know that
People born in the Year of the Monkey are the erratic geniuses of the cycle. Clever, skillful, and flexible, they are remarkably inventive and original and can solve the most difficult problems with ease. There are few fields in which Monkey people wouldn't be successful but they have a disconcerting habit of being too agreeable. They want to do things now, and if they cannot get started immediately, they become discouraged and sometimes leave their projects. Although good at making decisions, they tend to look down on others. Having common sense, Monkey people have a deep desire for knowledge and have excellent memories.
So there. This comes courtesy of the Chinese Culture Center of San Francisco, and you should be aware that every word above is the gospel truth.
Posted by cgbrooke at January 22, 2004 06:02 PM