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Rabbit – Really?!? Come on…

December 3, 2009 1 comment
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Over the last few days Dantzelle and I have been discussing the Chinese zodiac and the personalities that are associated with them. Her zodiac, the tiger, matches her personality pretty well. So I decided to try mine. To start off I got the rabbit or hare, or better yet the BUNNY,  from the start I was rolling my eyes. So here is the word for word description from Chinese.astrology.com  

When in China do as the Chinese.

When in China do as the Chinese.

Timid (okay not my first choice when describing myself) and attractive (definitely not in the top two), the Rabbits of the Chinese Zodiac tend to act more like bunnies, whether they like it or not! This Sign is extremely popular and has a wide circle of family and friends. Its compassionate nature leads it to be very protective of those it holds dear (okay I’ll agree with this one, especially when it comes to family), but where romance is concerned, the Rabbit’s sentimentality can lead it to idealize relationships (yet to have one of those,but I highly doubt sentimentality is going to be the big issue). The sweet, sensitive Rabbit often ends up giving more of itself to a partner than is realistic or healthy. The good news is, when this Sign goes off-balance, the Rabbit’s core group of friends and its stable home life help bring it back to center. (That would be all of November if I’m not mistaken.)
 
The Rabbit is a rather delicate Sign that needs a solid base in order to thrive. Lacking close, supportive friends and family, the Rabbit might just break down in tears at the first sign of conflict. Emotional upsets in this Sign’s life can even lead to physical illnesses (Skype prevented this last part). Rabbits dislike arguments and other conflict and will try anything to avoid a fight; this results in something of a pushover nature (if only if only, sorry didn’t inherit this characteristic.). Rabbits can also lapse into pessimism and may seem stuck in life — often to mask their insecure natures (Okay for this line alone I’ll accept my sign. So while we’re on the subject Mom, what should I do with my life?). Rabbits tend to move through life’s lessons at their own, rather contemplative pace; it’s a waste of time to become exasperated with this Sign’s seeming disinterest in facing its problems and conquering them. (Shall I add I tend to relearn the same lessons over and over again but the lesson never seems to stick for long.)
 
With the right partner — meaning someone whose high principles won’t allow it to take advantage of this sensitive, giving Sign — the Rabbit can make an incredibly loving and protective partner or family member. (There is hope yet.) Rabbits love to entertain at home (anti-social to the core, although if I am going to social it is on my terms) and always make sure their house is comfortable and tastefully-furnished (modern chic is tasteful). What Rabbits need most is a stronger sense of self-worth and the security that comes with it. Their discerning natures, coupled with some hard-won assertiveness, will help these happy creatures go far. (So apparently there is hope for me well that’s reassuring.)
 

Well that’s me according the my Chinese Zodiac!

Can’t get more China than this…

December 3, 2009 0 comment
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It was breathtaking to say the least. One of Adam and Dantzelle’s students took them to a fabulous little restaurant around the corner from the school. When they described the atmosphere they said think Communist. Okay, communist, nope nothing could have prepared me for this place. I’m just going to adding pictures, for pictures really do say a thousand words.

The back wall of the restaurant.

The back wall of the restaurant.

 

Hail to the leaders, can you name them all?

Hail to the leaders, can you name them all?

 

Can't beat those Waitress uniforms.

Can't beat those Waitress uniforms.

 

Great posters all over.

Great posters all over.

 

A flag or two, but incase you didn't get the hint this is a Chinese resturant.

A flag or two, but in case you didn't get the hint this is a Chinese restaurant.

 

So I'm thinking they stretched that photo, I don't remember him being so wide.

So I'm thinking they stretched that photo, I don't remember him being so wide.

 

Family Style, going to miss that to be honest.

Family Style, going to miss that to be honest.

 

One thing I’m still trying to get over is not lowering my voice when I say the word Communism. It is not equivalent with a bad word nor does it have a negative connotation here, yet I still throw side ways glances when I say it out loud. This restaurant was a little nerve jarring to say the least but everyone in it viewed it as any good American would view your grandmother’s kitchen. A wholesome place embodying all those home taught ideals.

So Mao’s Dinner is what I’ll call it.