Bring on the Pork!

Pigs have to stick together (Vietnam Porky)
Shanghai Hotel Piggies
More Shanghai sows
The display in the mall next to my office


Sunday is the start of the 14 day Chinese New Year and 2007 is the year of the pig. The cycle of lunar new year animals is 12 years so both Sophia and I are fortunate enough to be pigs. Sadly we are not the 12, 24 or 36 year old pigs.

Here is one description of those born in these years - 2007, 1995, 1983, 1971, 1959, 1947, 1935:

"The Pig type is usually an honest, straightforward and patient person. They are a modest, shy character who prefers to work quietly behind the scenes. When others despair, they are often there to offer support. This type of person is reserved with those they do not know too well, but as time passes and they gain confidence, those around them may discover a lively and warm-hearted person behind that mask of aloofness. Despite those born in the year of pig having a wide circle of friends and acquaintances, they have few close friends who understand them and share their inner thoughts and feelings. It is easy to put trust in pig type; they won't let you down and will never even attempt to do so. Such people simply want to do everything right according to social norms.It is important to remember that these people are not vengeful creatures. If someone tries to take advantage of them, the pig type tend to withdraw to reflect on the problem and protect themselves. All they need in such situations is a little time to find a constructive way to respond."

Here is what is going on in Singapore - http://www.visitsingapore.com/cny/

I hope that the year of the pig is auspicious for all of us!