2008: Year of the Rat

[orChids]

Happy New Year!Hope this year bring more good luck to TB!

[grazie7y]

Wa damha nahuman na ang tuig ug magsugod na pod kita'g bag ong tuig! 

Unsa may birtud aning Rat, Aya san?  Naa ba tay ma expect ani na pagkaon man ni sa iring?

[orChids]

hahaha ambot lang kaha kay wala man koy idea bahin aning birtud sa tuig.Ingon sila kung tuig sa manok,kakha tuka daw,lisod kuno nang tuiga,kung pig pod,hugaw ..pero wala may maayong tuig pirmi,sige man gihapon lisod ang Pinas,nagtakilid pa man gani.Kung year of the rat,unsa na kaha pod,basta ako natawo ko sa year of the rat.
Ibahog jod ko sa iring Grazie san,

[grazie7y]

hhahahahha pirte nakong katawa nimo, Aya san oi!  Tiaw ba pod, ibahug sa iring!  Hmmm, unsa kaha ni.  Atong i research kani.  ako kay year of the ram/sheep! 

[orChids]

Bitaw no?unsa jod kaha ning year of the rat,hala ka-interesting mahibaw-an.Hehehe dili lang kay iring akong kontra Grazie san,naa pay snakes who loves to eat rats.

[grazie7y]

THE YEAR OF THE RAT, 2008

February 7, 2008 - January 25, 2009 (Earth)

According to the Chinese Zodiac, the Year of 2008 is a Year of the Rat (Earth), which begins on February 7, 2008 and ends on January 25, 2009.  First in the cycle of 12 Animal signs, Rat Year begins the sequence and recurs every twelfth year. It is a time of renewal in so many ways. From New Year to Valentine's Day, to the arrival of spring, may all the blessings and delights of the New Year be yours.

A Rat Year is a time of hard work, activity, and renewal.  This is a good year to begin a new job, get married, launch a product or make a fresh start.  Ventures begun now may not yield fast returns, but opportunities will come for people who are well prepared and resourceful.  The best way for you to succeed is to be patient, let things develop slowly, and make the most of every opening you can find.  People born in an Earth Rat are said to be logical realists, shrewd, charming, ambitious, and inventive.  Of course, the entire horoscope must be considered when making any personality assessment.

In Chinese, the Rat is respected and considered a courageous, enterprising person.  People born in the Year of Rat are clever and bright, sociable and family-minded.  They have broad interests and strong ability in adapting to the environment and able to react adequately to any changes.

They are gifted in many ways and have an easy going manner.  They are active and pleasant, tactful and fantastic, and are able to grasp opportunities.  They seem to have interests in everything and hope to participate in doing it and usually do it very well.

Following are my Chinese brush paintings to celebrate the Year of the Rat.  Please click the images for more information.

   

         

     

     

Rat Years

01/31/1900 - 02/18/1901 (Metal), 02/18/1912 - 02/05/1913 (Water), 02/05/1924 - 01/24/1925 (Wood), 01/24/1936 - 02/10/1937 (Fire), 02/10/1948 - 01/28/1949 (Earth), 01/28/1960 - 02/14/1961 (Metal), 02/15/1972 - 02/02/1973 (Water), 02/02/1984 - 02/19/1985 (Wood), 02/19/1996 - 02/06/1997 (Fire), 02/07/2008 - 01/25/2009 (Earth)

The Sign of the Rat

An opportunist with an eye for a bargain, Rats tend to collect and hoard, but are unwilling to pay too much for anything.  They are devoted to their families, particularly their children.  Quick-witted and passionate, they are capable of deep emotions despite their cool exteriors.  Their nervous energy and ambition may lead them to attempt more tasks than they are able to complete successfully.  Rats are blessed with one of the best intellects going. 

The sign of the Rat is the first one in the cycle giving Rat people exude great leadership qualities and are good at taking the lead.  They don't mind a lot of responsibility and they demonstrate a strong presence that other people respect.  For those with the Rat nature, status and monetary satisfaction are the greatest motivation.

The affect of the sign of the Rat is energetic, and demonstrates enough endurance to fight most any sickness.  Yet, all Rats tend to be tense, full of nervous energy, and prone to stress.  Yoga and meditation would benefit Rats by calming their aggressive natures and helping them manage stress.

Rats make good homemakers who are always willing to do household chores.  Because this is a sign of acquisition, the Rat person's house is presumably bursting with various knick-knacks collected over the years.  Most Rats are cheerful, domesticated individuals who find happiness at home with their family.

The Chinese say others should always listen to the advice of the Rat.  Because of their intellect and observatory powers, Rat people possess prudence and perception.  They can anticipate problems, and are always able to see the big picture.  Status, money, title and recognition are important to the Rat.  They have keen sense of observation that allow them to foresee upcoming business opportunities as well as potential occupational problems.  The Rat makes a better boss than an employee.  Rats work better in flexible situations where they can be freely creative.

Cunning and thrifty, Rats have a knack with money and are apt to save for rainy days.  When capable, the Rat is a great money saver, and in strapped times he knows how to make something out of nothing or how to make things advantageous for himself.

Generally friendly and sociable, the Rat is one of the extroverts of the 12 Animal signs.  They have a special gift for easing the minds of others.  It is not surprising that Rats have a lot of friends.  To the people they love, Rats can be amazingly charitable, popular and supportive. Although Rats like to be in the driver's seat, they do need partners who can keep up with their active lifestyles.  Rat people are romantic, and are always happier to have someone to share with.

Famous Rat People

Alyssa Milano, Cameron Diaz, Charlotte Bronte, Daryl Hannah, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jennie Garth, Kristen Scott Thomas, Lauren Bacall, Lucrezia Borgia, Margaret Mitchell, Margot Kidder, Mata Hari, Nancy Wake, Olivia Newton-John, Sinead Cusack, Stevie Nicks, Toni Collette, and Tracy Pollan. And, AYA SAN!!!         


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[grazie7y]

Hala, it's the BEST year daw to get married! 

Aya san, promising man diay ning imong tuig!  Mura dagway mahadlok ang iring mo tukob nimo ani dear!

[orChids]

hahaha hala it's time to get married?Yeheey!

Thanks a lot Grazie san,maayo diay ning natawo sa year of the rat no?Sus karon pa ko nakahibalo nga kadaghang good traits diay ning tuiga.Maayo lang pod ug naay natunong nako,na,labihan jod ka nindot kaha.Nakuratan pa jod ko sa katapusan kay naapil sa famous people nga natawo sa year of the rat,nisiga akong mata Grazie san.
Tinuod seguro pod ning naay something new jod ko aning tuiga,as I will start my new work.I'm crossing my fingers bitaw for goodluck in money,health,love,and also a wish for TB nga mulambo pa jod ug maayo.Hope all my TB friends will be happier and successful too in year 2008.Arigato Grazie san!

[grazie7y]

Wow, na excite pod ko sa imong new work and new beginning, Aya san!  Sus, feeling pod nko kay year of the rat ko! hahahaha  Good luck to you, Aya san!  May this year proves to be your year!

To our TB friends who are still singles, this is the best time to get married daw!    Hala agpas naa pay time!

[orChids]

How I wish,hey,kinsa pay natawo sa year of the rat ha?If single pa,hala panahon na para ma double.

[Happy]

Yeheyy, its a great time to get married, magminyo na raba ko haha

[orChids]

HAla Happy,I'm so happy for you.Tinuod ka?How exciting baya oy.When man ha?Where?

[st. agnes]

Yeheyy, its a great time to get married, magminyo na raba ko haha

sure? kasal..? wow...
asa man Hapz?
Sa Pinas--- sa Bohol?
Invite-ta dayun me... para mangatend me...
hehehehe....

[Happy]

Aya san and Els, hahaha sorry minyo naman ko oi hehe..
But, nagplano mi magpa church wedding puhon paabuton unya uli namo, pero wala pa jud na na finalize.

[st. agnes]

Aya san and Els, hahaha sorry minyo naman ko oi hehe..
But, nagplano mi magpa church wedding puhon paabuton unya uli namo, pero wala pa jud na na finalize.

ok... ok...
walay probs na... wish ko madayun this year kana... *wink*

[Happy]

I wish pud Els

Ikaw Els, kanus-a man?

[orChids]

Aw eh..hehehe goodluck for that plan Happy.Ako bitaw katulo jod nag ceremony sa kaminyu-on pero didto ko gibayaw sa ikatulo kay church wedding na man.That's a good plan dear.I will have to marry 7 times with the same man.(Mapul-an na lang ang pari... )

[Happy]

Thanks aya san

Lahi-lahia laman pud ang pari para dili magpuol hahaha

[st. agnes]

I wish pud Els

Ikaw Els, kanus-a man?

AKO!?
secreto para bibo! hehehehe


bitaw--- bitaw---

GINOO ray kahibalo ana kanus-a woi..
daghan pami plans.. dili sa mi mag minyo para dili magka malisud.. hehehehe...

[Happy]

Surprise lang na ang imoha

[orChids]

Bitaw pod no Happy?Sagdi kay magpalain na pod ko ug lugar sunod.Invited tanang taga TB ani nga okasyon,sigo sa manguli.

Ikaw Agnes,basin hapit na pod ka ha?Pagsaba lang diha Day.

[junayag]

Kay ang Year of Rat ay new opportunities especially for new product launching?  Let my business venture handle your planned weddings pohon ha... Di ba naghisgot mo ug church weddings?  The business that I have to launch next year is about " TOTAL SOLUTION.... CUSTOMER CARE...from A to Z"

[st. agnes]

Bitaw pod no Happy?Sagdi kay magpalain na pod ko ug lugar sunod.Invited tanang taga TB ani nga okasyon,sigo sa manguli.

Ikaw Agnes,basin hapit na pod ka ha?Pagsaba lang diha Day.

sus! kon akoy kaslon...! ako jud e-announce diri sa TB oist! as free ug advertisement...
hehehehe
bitaw! ako jud tanan inviton taga TB woi...
tiaw bay kaslon ko kintahay! tagsa ra baja nah mahitabo!
and..... nahan sad ko kon ako kaslon surrounded ko sa akong mga friends para daghan mo tan-aw nako... ako gud ma STAR ana kay bride gud...
hahahaha..

bitaw... sa tinood lang... nahan ko naa akong mga friends anang pinaka importanteng okasyon sa akong kinabuhi,,,, pohon-pohon...

[Happy]

Kay ang Year of Rat ay new opportunities especially for new product launching?  Let my business venture handle your planned weddings pohon ha... Di ba naghisgot mo ug church weddings?  The business that I have to launch next year is about " TOTAL SOLUTION.... CUSTOMER CARE...from A to Z"

Unsa mana kuya?
Apil na ang pari ana?

[orChids]

SAlamat Mr. Jun kay naa ka.Di na maglisod ang atong mga Bro. and Sis para sa kasal.
Kung naay kaslon dire usa,mag sunod-sunod na jod nang kasal kay magtakod-takod na man na.

[st. agnes]

Kay ang Year of Rat ay new opportunities especially for new product launching?  Let my business venture handle your planned weddings pohon ha... Di ba naghisgot mo ug church weddings?  The business that I have to launch next year is about " TOTAL SOLUTION.... CUSTOMER CARE...from A to Z"

bitaw... a to Z man jud...
saunz nalang sad akong negosyo ani... walay chance.. hahahaha

[junayag]

Everybody could relate to my business, regardless of what product and service...I could expound on that pohon... but one thing I would infuse is EMBEDDING QUALITY... SETTING A TREND, A LIFESTYLE.. TOTAL SOLUTION PROVIDER.  Name them and we will do it for you...

[Happy]

Thats great kuya, business for all season and occasion

[junayag]

Yes, what the business is all about... it's EVENTS MANAGEMENT, CONSULTANCY AND OUTSOURCING.

[orChids]

Goodluck sa business nimo Mr. Jun.What a good year to start something new.Hope I can be a part of that puhon,manukad sa ko.

What an exciting year.Cheers para sa tanan!

[ms da binsi]

Happy New Year!Hope this year bring more good luck to TB!

Aya san, darling, thank you for posting this...

[orChids]

You're welcome darling.

[orChids]

11 hrs 26 mins. na lang New Year na! (jpn time)

nag count down na ko..

[orChids]

7 hrs. 47 mins. na lang...

[grazie7y]

6 hours plus na lang, Aya san...

[orChids]

Hehehe,excited na ko,coz' mausab na pod ang calendar. ,wa ko ganahi sa akong cal. baya.hahaha

[grazie7y]

Happy New Year to all!  Virtual rats lang ang welcome ha dili tinuod kay nah malisang si ako!

[orChids]

 ..labaw na jod ko.yakssssss...

[orChids]

3 hrs and 2 mins...

[orChids]

12:00 sakto dire......

[orChids]

 

[Happy]

Happy new year aya-san

Diri 8 hours pa jud ang paabuton

[Brownman]

ms orChids hapi new year tanan dinha, naa ba puy mga good lucks ning year of the rat!

[lindy]

Brownman Happy New Year pod ninyo diha and ALL THE BEST!!!!

[Brownman]

thanks lindy, happy new year also diha tanan and all the lucks, diri sa pinas 25 min nalang 2008 na!

[lindy]

bibo na diay mo kaayo sa paka paka ug buto buto sa rebentador diha no? diri mingaw pa its still 8:00 am 31 Dec. 07, nag inom inom pa ko coffee ug basa basa ug news unya dok dok pod...

[orChids]

Happy New Year guys,let's have a lucky year this year of the rat.I feel I'm lucky kay mao ni akong year,diin natawo ko sa yr. of the rock.Basta ako lang ikasulti about year of the rat,kung kahibalo ta magtago ug pagkaon,dili ta magutman.

Save for the rainy day!Bitaw maayo ni nga year sa starters sa negosyo o marriage.

[grazie7y]

Aya san, I think mao jud na ang essence sa year of the rat na magkugi, as you said kahibalo magtago ug pagkaon or resources bisan pa there's always threat of being eaten themselves by the cats!

[orChids]

Year of the rat,tigsugod na.
Favorable ni nga year sa TB kay nasugdan ug friendship.Look at the EB nga nahitabo.Mura jod silang tanan ug nag family reunion.Mura'g dili EB tungod sa ilang ka-close na.

[grazie7y]

Tinuod jud ka, Aya san!  Pagka anindot sa atong paghinigalaay dre, mura jud tag kadugo tanan oi, pwera bujag!

[orChids]

Bitaw ay,bilib jod ko ug samot natong mga Bol-anon pag abot sa pakig dait ba.Once ma close na pod,mura na ug managsuon na.Muahhhhhhh sa tanang sis and bros. sa TB.

[grazie7y]

Flying kiss to you too, Aya san!

[lindy]

Orchids this is why nga unique ang Bol anon...

[ms da binsi]

hhahahahha pirte nakong katawa nimo, Aya san oi!  Tiaw ba pod, ibahug sa iring!  Hmmm, unsa kaha ni.  Atong i research kani.  ako kay year of the ram/sheep! 

Tiya, i was born in the  year of the Dragon!

agaayYY!!!

[grazie7y]

Really?  Then, I'll change my description of you - kitten in a tiger's clothing to dragon in a kitten's clothing~ hahahahah  Bitaw, I'll stick with my original description bitaw because that was my "basic instinct"

[orChids]

Hayy I love you mga igat.

[grazie7y]

I love you too, Aya san!

[st. agnes]

2008: Year of the Rat

My friend ask me yesterday ug unsa kong year natawo?
and I told him nga 1980- YEAR OF THE MONKEY
he says, dili nindot nako ron nga year mo engage sa business.
But then I told him, it is my boyfriend ang nag manage sa among negosyo.

tinood bah kaha ning iyang pag panag-an naju? kuyawan man sad ko ani woi.

[orChids]

Dili man seguro st. Agnes,Life is a challenge.DO what you want and you'll know it later.

Just "ask God to bless all your plans,so that you will be successful in carrying them out."

[st. agnes]

Dili man seguro st. Agnes,Life is a challenge.DO what you want and you'll know it later.

Just "ask God to bless all your plans,so that you will be successful in carrying them out."

thanks Aya!

[orChids]

Goodluck dear.