Am I a Horse or a Snake?

[annwfyn]

Due to being born on Chinese New Year, I've always been confused? Am I beautiful, groomed and manipulative or am I tempestuous and headstrong?* It's hard being born on the turning point in the astrological year.

On the plus side, it means that every once in a while I get to spend my birthday dressed in red and eating dim sum, which is what I did last night.

I had a lovely birthday in the end. I went up to Hatfield at around lunchtime, mostly to poke at houses for there is a chance (not a large chance, but a chance) that pierot and I will be moving there due to Jeremiah job-stuff. We looked at a few places, discovered that we could definitely get more house for our money in Hatfield than London, and then decamped to 23 Fore Street, where castorlion, adze and unifex were waiting. I was given birthday presents, and in due course molez and isalani arrived, followed by my two sisters, and then there was dim sum, chatter and eventually birthday cake. And I blew out all the candles on my birthday cake in one go, and hopefully will get my wish granted.

I also got stuff.

From Jeremiah I got an amber necklace, a pair of pink fluffy socks, and a little butterfly pendant in an embroidered box covered with butterflies.

From Virginia, I got a huge fluffy pink bathrobe (there was a 'pink' theme from my housemates. I don't know what that says about our relationship), the DVD of Ballet Shoes (*squeeee*) and a Noel Streatfield book which I'm reading as I type.

From James I got a little cuddly eeyore and a book of cute looking cats.

From Andy I got skating lessons, and a couple of ice themed books.

From Neill I got something rather cool. Now, as many of you know, my main hobby is role playing, where I pretend to be someone else for a while. I'm also prone to writing up the events of the role playing games I'm in, as a series of short stories, which I mostly just stick up online and forget about. Now, I've done quite a lot of role playing with Neill of late, and have written a load of stuff about it. Neill spent absolutely ages hunting down all the stories I've written, cutting and pasting them into word, then added pictures, printed it all out, and had it bound. So, I now actually have a gorgeous book filled with about a year and a half's worth of my short stories. I was incredibly impressed and am still cooing over it.

Finally from Helen and Kate I got a bag for my skates, although they tell me I have another present for Sunday, which is yet to arrive.

Twas a lovely birthday, and it made me exceptionally happy. I even had a bout of competence in the morning and got my university work done. This also makes me very happy.



*Ginnie says this isn't hard to work out at all, and she is quite sure that I fell on the 'Year of the Horse' side of Chinese New Year in 1978.

Comments

[lanfykins.livejournal.com]

This is the first time I've had an excuse to use this icon.

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[ksirafai.livejournal.com]

There's a chance she's a calm, collected, cold-hearted intellectual. *nods sagely*

...I just think that it got glomped on by the Noel Streatfeild fangirl with cool skates, a liking for Red and a brilliant smile. ;)

[annwfyn.livejournal.com]

I COULD be a snake.

I may try and spend 24 hours being a snake, just to prove I can be.

[adze.livejournal.com]

~beams~

So glad you liked it...

[princeps.livejournal.com]

Happy Birthday ;)

[nadriel.livejournal.com]

Happy birthday- sorry I didn't remember, but I'm still somewhat non compos mentis.

[badgersandjam.livejournal.com]

well, if you're a horse, at least you aren't a Fire Horse like what I am. I lose track of the elements after my year, but I know it won't be a repeat in 12 years...

http://www.io.com/~cortese/hinoeuma/

There's a paper called Missing Women and the Year of the Fire Horse: Changes in the Value
of Girls and Child Avoidance Mechanisms in Japan, 1846, 1906, and 1966
Chris Rohlfs,1 Alexander Reed, and Hiroyuki Yamada2

around there, too, but as it a pdf it won't link

Got the lips/labia/sexual continence and the Othello chapter printed out for you

[lanfykins.livejournal.com]

I am a Fire Dragon. I feel this means I win :)

Also, this apparently makes me:

Fire: Dynamic, Humanitarian, Energetic, Passionate, Enterprising, Adventurous, Restless, Competitive, Leadership Skills, Strong, Single-minded, Loves a good laugh

Dragon: Magnanimous, vigorous, strong, self-assured, proud, direct, eager, zealous, fiery, passionate, decisive, pioneering, ambitious, generous, loyal. Can be arrogant, tyrannical, demanding, eccentric, dogmatic, over-bearing, impetuous, brash.

At the moment I am 'loving a good laugh' at the claim that I'm decisive...

Apparently....

[annwfyn.livejournal.com]

With head held high, the mighty Earth Horse never has to apologize, never has the pangs of a guilty conscience gnawing away the very soul. The life of the Earth Horse passes all scrutiny. Earth Horses are elegant, spirited, and adventurous creatures. Poetry in motion! Earth Horses are among the most generous and caring of friends, tolerant of their friends' shortcomings, never judging, never showing cynicism. They blend the right balance of sympathy and empathy. As faithful and unwavering as the Horses are in their devotion to friends, it is important to tell you that they are never weaklings or martyrs. Their inherent dignity and pride demand honor and admiration. Earth Horses appreciate the good things of life and because of their dedication to their careers, have the financial resources to keep life on a steady keel. When it comes to Love & Relationships, life for the Earth Horse is exceedingly sad and dreary without love. The Earth Horse will go the extra length to please their partners. They love wild and romantic weekends and traditional whisperings of sweet nothings. They pass a happy life, their blood coursing with life bursting cadence.

Re: Apparently....

[lanfykins.livejournal.com]

Downright electrifying, Fire Dragons breathe vigor and power. These natural leaders smile at adversity, turn complainers into optimists, and lead lives as inspired as a Beethoven Sonata. They are square shooters in dealing with individuals and are often called upon to mediate disputes. Because they care so much about people, Fire Dragons like to support charitable causes and bring friends together for elegant evening soirees. These Dragons are fired with ambition, unflagging enthusiasm, and intelligence and enjoy most impressive careers as a result. Despite all the money they make, Finance is a big question mark. Money is easy come easy go. Until they control their spending habits, money will just go flying in the wind. Romantics at heart, Fire Dragons can't help playing Matchmaker. They're pretty lucky, too! As for themselves, they ooze charisma and never need anyone to fix them up. Successful in love, often placed on pedestals, Fire Dragons are attractive and have fire in the belly. The opposite sex feels very secure.

Re: Apparently....

[annwfyn.livejournal.com]

I have some doubts about the 'elegant evening soiree' bit. Mostly because I don't think anyone has held an elegant evening soiree since 1973.

Re: Apparently....

[lanfykins.livejournal.com]

But I'm sure that if I wanted to hold one, my amazing powers of natural leadership would make it perfect.

<straight face>

[lanfykins.livejournal.com]

And no, annwfyn is an Earth Horse. Unless she's a Fire Snake. Which she's not.

Coz if I was, I'd be...

[annwfyn.livejournal.com]

Fire Snakes can be a bit loud, speaking their minds and smothering you with their opinions. This does add a twist to his dynamic and vibrant character, as he is quite the extrovert. These Snakes have a great wisdom. They are intriguing communicators who leave you breathless after a conversation. Fire Snakes can change even the most obstinate mind with their powers of persuasion, convincing you their opinions or ideas are better than yours. This does make them a little self-centered, but you can’t say they aren’t driven for success.

You know, I can see the opinionated and self centred there. That sounds kinda like Sally on a bad day.

Re: Coz if I was, I'd be...

[lanfykins.livejournal.com]

The real question is whether you'd rather be eating parsley soup or chinese cabbage.

At least I get chicken soup :)

Re: Coz if I was, I&#39;d be...

[annwfyn.livejournal.com]

I think I lost at soup.

*confused*

[becky-spence.livejournal.com]

It seems I am a metal monkey.

I can't work out if this is a good thing or not...

Re: *confused*

[kathminchin.livejournal.com]

I'm a metal boar. In fact I am a metal boar; with inner boar and secret boar.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_Zodiac

And some of it fits rather well - except for looking for parties to attend (which is on another site - http://www.rainfall.com/horoscop/chinese.htm )

I believe I'm destined to have old fashioned chivalry - which isn't that bad to be honest.

Re: *confused*

[twicedead.livejournal.com]

Shame you're not a stone monkey, then you'd be irrepressible!

[ginasketch.livejournal.com]

Happy Birthday! Sorry it's late I've had no net for days!

[melsner.livejournal.com]

"Am I beautiful, groomed and manipulative or am I tempestuous and headstrong?"

Yes.

;)