Happy Year of the Snake!

I spent a large part of my childhood in Asia. While it was a long time ago, I still hold on to a few habits I picked up then. I use chopsticks to cook with, I don't wear shoes in the house, and I remember the lunar new year.

2013 is the Year of the Snake

Snakes are supposed to have business acumen and wisdom. So this may be a good year for investments.

Houston has a few options if you want to celebrate:

• The Wind and Water Gallery in the Heights is sponsoring it's own celebration.
• The Chinese Community Center will be doing dances, food and exhibits on Saturday (Feb 9th)
• Next weekend (Feb 16-17) the Viet Hoa center will be having it's own celebration
• Alief is hosting the Texas Lunar Festival, on February 16th

I'll be grabbing my camera and going to at least one of these. I love a good lion dance. I also purchased a pair of snake earrings.  They're pretty (on sale!) and they might even bring me luck.

Sidewinder studs - Stella and Dot

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