
Today, the Year of the Tiger begins! So for those of you born in 1902, 1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, and of course, 2010... this is gonna be
your year. For everyone else, find your nearest Tiger friend and hang on tight! Relax, you don't have to be Chinese to celebrate this week-long tradition (being non-Irish hasn't stopped me from partaking in St. Patrick's day frivolities!). This is a time to party down with lots of food, fireworks, and family. RAWR!
It's also Valentine's Day today... Some call it a day to commemorate love and romance, while others call it the day Hallmark, florists, and chocolate makers plot to screw up our already cynical and sad lives. Personally, I think that any day a mature adult can go out in public adorned with red and pink hearts and NOT get odd looks or heckles is a very good day. The aisles and aisles of chocolates doesn't hurt either.
And finally, tomorrow is President's Day for those of us here in the U.S. of A. A day set aside to honor our country's highest office and the men (and hopefully someday, women) who have served in it. Of course, it's also a day to get a great deal on mattresses, electronics, and cars...
We should celebrate life, family, love, patriotism, and the slashing of retail prices everyday... But setting aside these special days give us opportunities to get together and be creative. They are also great excuses to go over-the-top crazy in our own illogical, very human way.
Blessings,
ann:)
(Photo credits: Tiger cubs -
Telegraph.co.uk; Cupid wings -
BuyCostumes.com; Roses and wings - Microsoft Clip Art; Chinese red money envelopes -
ChinaFamilyAdventure.com; Mad photochopping skillz - AnnYin)