My Lunar New Year celebration in Chinatown: Lions dancing, drumming, firecrackers, lettuce, red envelopes, smiling, laughing, dim sum, sweet buns, bubble smoothies, friends old, and friends new. An auspicious start to a prosperous new year!
Xīn nián kuài lè! Gōng xǐ fā cái! 新年快樂! 恭喜發財!
The Year of the Rabbit was a year of organizing, prioritizing, starting, completing, connecting, designing, gardening, cooking, sharing, and much more. I chose “Thrive” as my 2011 Themeword, and thrive I did.
Instead of blogging, I engaged in conversations on Twitter, Facebook, and especially face-to-face.
I observed trends, frequent questions, areas of expertise, and passions. I reviewed and recommended dozens of places and products. I attended educational events and shared advice on design, technology, social media, WordPress, getting organized, gardening, cooking, wine, and British entertainment. I resumed photography and collected topics for further exploration. In short, I spent the Year of the Rabbit immersing myself in life.
As the Year of the Dragon rolls in, I look forward to sharing some of those observations here and on official review sites, beyond the fleeting moments of Twitter and the walled garden of Facebook.
A huge thank you to those who have participated in these discussions and welcome to those who will join us this year. May you all enjoy a very healthy, joyful, peaceful, and prosperous Lunar New Year!
新年快樂! 恭喜發財!
Xīn nián kuài lè! Gōng xǐ fā cái!
The Year of the Tiger was a crazy awesome roller coaster, filled with love and laughter even in the most challenging circumstances. It was an adventurous, ambitious, and successful year of transformation (my 2010 Themeword). Thank you to all who have supported me on this journey!
As we embark upon the Year of the Rabbit tonight, I wish you a healthy, joyful, peaceful, and prosperous new year.
Xīn nián kuài lè! Gōng xǐ fā cái!
新年快樂! 恭喜發財!
