Goodbye boar, hello rat

2019 flew by.  It seems like just a couple days ago we were eating boar pastries in celebration of the new year.  The year of the boar represents wealth.  While we didn't win the lottery in 2019, we did find ourselves finding an abundance of adventures and new experiences over the course of the year.  Since the year was forecast to be full of joy, friendship, and love, we felt the year lived up to the horoscope.  Our entire family feels very fortunate to have the life we do, which makes us rich beyond anything else.

We are entering the year of the small rodent.  Some call 2020 the year of the rat, while others claim it is the year of the mouse and even hedgehog!  Regardless of what you label it, the next year represents the beginning of a new day, as it is the first of all zodiac animals.  It is expected to be a year of new experiences, finding love, and earning more money.  The year of the rat is also a sign of strong vitality.  I'm looking forward to all the new opportunities, as I'm sure they are ripe for the picking as we seek to live our best life.

Photo credit: skymart21.com

As this year ends and another begins, my family likes to take the time to reflect on our life over the past year.  We review the highs and lows for each of us.  I think it helps us to appreciate all that we've been through.  It is a fun little tradition we enjoy doing each year.  It is a great way to wrap us the previous year and preparing to welcome the new one.