"According to the Chinese Zodiac, the Year of 2008 is a Year of the Rat (Earth), which begins on February 7, 2008 and ends on January 25, 2009. First in the cycle of 12 Animal signs, Rat Year begins the sequence and recurs every twelfth year. It is a time of renewal in so many ways. From New Year to Valentine's Day, to the arrival of spring, may all the blessings and delights of the New Year be yours.

A Rat Year is a time of hard work, activity, and renewal."

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i certainly hope that is the case. been getting back into 3d rendering, and am currently spurred on by applying new techniques and revisiting the technical aspects of the programs.

i hope 2008 is more of an inspirational year then 2007 was. 2007 just seemed to be a vampire that sucked the life and happiness out of many i knew. a harrowing time for many, let's hope that 2008 works out for the better.

happy new year to you and yours!