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Happy Chinese New Years!

Captain's Log, Supplemental

I have Jules to thank for the cute graphic. I just saw Ratatouille, too! It was sooooooo good! Those Pixar writers and animators are just brilliant.



2008 is the Year of the Rat, which is also known by its former name of Wu Zi. I was born in the year of the rat (that should narrow my age down for you).

Rats are supposed to be smart, resourceful, and frugal.

What happened to me??????

Comments

Ausjenny said…
happy chinese new year Camy,
i was born in the year of the dragon
Deborah said…
lol happy new year too!!! i love that pic! i'm going to have to send it to my sis, she's a huge ratatouille fan
Geekwif said…
I've been wanting to see Ratatouille, but haven't gotten around to it yet. Glad to hear it's as good as it looks. But then I agree with you - Pixar movies usually rock.
PatriciaW said…
Happy Chinese New Year!

You are certainly smart. Anyone who knits socks and other things strikes me as both resourceful and frugal.

So enjoy being a rat!
Lori Benton said…
Happy New Year, Camy Tang! I just found your blog today.

I was born in the year of the monkey. I have always despised monkeys. They creep me out. *s*

I want to be year of the Dragon!
Anonymous said…
How ironic that you bring up Chinese New Year. I just now finished reading "All the Tea in China." What a good read - like chick lit set in the regency era.

Michelle
Winter Peck said…
LOL! I was born in the year of the ram and I'm exactly what it says. Uhh, if you follow that exactly, lol!

Then I had to go marry a dragon. Geesh!
Danica Favorite said…
I always knew you were a rat! ;)

So what do Japanese do to celebrate Chinese New Year?
Camy Tang said…
Eat mochi, which I don't have. :(
Camy
Anonymous said…
here's to the year of the rat!! :) i like your image and may have to steal it for my blog!! ;)
Victoria said…
Haha, it looks familiar...at least the 'autovox' does. :D Mochi!! We had a bagful of it! :D
Kassiani said…
Wahahaha...Camy, you just gave away your age to me...lol

Thanks for using my company's e-card. This is the 8th draft, so I'm sure glad folks like it!

By the way, I'm a Tiger and lovin' it. ;)
Kassiani said…
I almost forgot to mention my designer, Brighid, who created this card from scratch (with a little help from Remy). He's the absolute best!! :)

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