Gong Hay Fat Choy!

Happy Chinese New Year! "Gong Hay Fat Choy" is Cantonese and roughly translates to "may prosperity be with you." It is now the year 4709 (according to the Chinese calendar) and the time of year for paying old debts, getting a haircut, buying new clothes, and basically starting fresh.

2011 (or 4709) is the year of the Rabbit. Depending on the year you are born in, it is said that you will take on or tend to have the characteristics of the animal for that year. People born in the year of the rabbit can be quiet and shy, yet determined. Here's a chart showing the different animals, years and characteristics:

From Jackie Chan Kids

I was born in the year of the Dog. Most descriptions I've read about "Dog People" are pretty accurate... I'm a worrier... I am loyal. How about you? Do you fit your description?