kung hei fat choi!

HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR, ALL!

hmm.. i didn't know today's also the start of the lenten season. yeah, it's Ash Wednesday but i wasn't able to attend mass. come to think of it, i haven't attended mass for a very long time. my last was january 2 -- celebration of the three kings. oh well, guess my next would be easter. however, i'll be at panglao then. hmm.. i wonder if there's a church near the place we're staying. oh well, we'll see.

anyway, it's officially the start of the rooster year. i've heard a lot of negative predictions lately. here's what i can remember from what i've watched and/or read:

   * the breadwinner of the family is prone to accident
   * it is not a good year to start a business
   * it is not a good year to get married
   * it is best to avoid unnecessary spending
   * earth and fire are the strongest elements
      -> earthquakes and fire disasters are most probable this year

yeah, so much negative energy. i've never really been addicted (?) to predictions but in this case, i think it's best to be extra cautious. better safe than sorry. ;)