Niu means Ox and this year, 2008, is the year of the ox. Not only that but its also my year. The ox is said to be strong, loyal, handsome and trustworthy, all attributes I humbling acknowledge possessing.
This year was the 4th Chinese New year I've celebrated. From Singapore to Kunming, Beijing to Shanghai, every Chinese New year is full of fun. This year, although a little lonely, was also a little exciting. We managed to motivate a mob of men to manhandle the male police as we made a magnificent flying mickymoogin.
A mickymoogin is a a word I just made up to describe a flying prayer. They are like a bag but made of very thin paper. At the bottom a very thin wire is attached where a candle is put. Once you light the candle the bag is filled with hot air and the prayer is sent into the sky.
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