Year of the...

Pig. Does it sound better when called a boar? Years ago on a trip to Thailand, my husband and I "commissioned" a local charlatan artist to make drawings of our Chinese Zodiac signs to take home as souvenirs. The small framed pieces hang on each side of our closet door. My husband is the Year of the Tiger, which sounds much more auspicious than my year of the pig. I did look up some information about my sign before posting this entry, and here are some of the things I found: contrary to its rather negative reputation in the West, the Pig of Chinese Astrology may be the most generous and honorable Sign of the Zodiac. Pigs are nice to a fault and possess impeccable manners and taste. They have so much of the perfectionist in them that others may be inclined to perceive them as snobs, but this is a misconception. Pigs are simply possessed of a truly luxurious nature, one that delights in finery and riches (in surroundings, food, etc). This Sign believes in the best qualities of mankind and certainly doesn't consider itself to be superior. Pigs also care a great deal about friends and family and work hard to keep everyone in their life happy. Helping others is a true pleasure for them.
I just want to say that I put no faith in Astrology, but did find this little profile amusing.