The Year of the Ox comes at a perfect time. 2009 and beyond will go down in history as the time in which the American people (and the World) learned how to just say 'No.'
We've been on a National/International spending spree for so many years that we're lost if we're not buying things. For some of us, to stop shopping cold turkey is more difficult than quiting smoking. A good activity to keep us busy? Work. The Ox represents strength and tenacity, hard work and dedication; exactly what this planet needs right now. You can't picture the ox out there using an American Express card to purchase more superflous stuff, like say the monkey or the rat does, now can you?
2009 = Work hard, buy what you need, recycle, purchase used items when you can, be nice, good luck.
Gung Hay Fat Choy!
