Happy Chinese New Year

Sunday was the first day of the Chinese New Year...it is the year of the Pig! I was born in the year of the dog.....it means I am loyal....yet does that mean I am also potty trained? LOL

Years ago I worked for a Chinese family and they would give all the employees red envelopes with money inside to insure prosperity for them and you in the new year. I still have my envelopes with the money inside...hoping that as long as I keep them, I will have wealth in my life.

Funny how wealth is associated with money. I think having wealth is also having love, happiness, family and ok a little money would help. I know a family who have it all. They are millionares and have the most beautiful huge house that I have ever seen. They have tons of money and the toys but they do not enjoy each other's company. They do not share the family bonds that I have. My house is the size of their garage but it is filled with joy and the love of my children. I don't envy them. I wish that they had just a small part of family love that I do not take for granted. Even though I am not Chinese, I will wear my red...(red converse sneakers rock) and gold and wish you all a happy New Year.