The New Year

January. The first month of a new year. For the Gregorian calendar at least. Also the same month the Lunar calendar refreshed itself. Which doesn't always happen. And barely 3 days ago too! The tone of the first day, month or season sets the stage. That's what the Chinese believe. For what you may ask. The rest of the month, year and decades of course.

So I endeavour to start the year right. I even looked up my horoscope. Just to check to see what the fates have in store for me. Not that I really believe in it really. And guess what? Its supposed to be a great year for me. Apparently, I'd recoup all my losses. And I mean this in the most generic way possible. Finance, career, love and what have you not.

So I'm waiting with bated breath to see how things will turn out this year. Mind you. I'm not just gonna let lady luck have her way with me. I intend to grap things by the horn and be a participant. At least I can then boast about playing a part. Never mind, its only a calafare bit part. Anyway, I reckon its about time anyway. For my luck to change, that is. Especially after all that has happened in the last couple of years.

PS: I'm trying out a new and more bare style of writing. I think what's not said can convey as much as what's said ; )

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