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Gung Hai Fat Choy!

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Real Estate Agent with Jameson Sotheby's International Realty

This morning we were greeted by a few of our own (Left to right: Mike Stern, Steve Molitor, Steven Sims and Greg Schneider) making omelettes made to order for a good start to Chinese new years.

Gung Hai Fat Choy

This is the year of the dragon. 

People who are born in the year of the dragon share certain characteristics according to Chinese tradition.  They are considered innovative, and enterprising.  Somewhat flexible yet, self-assured and brave.  Passionate, and a bit conceited and tactless.  Scrutinizing and a little quick-tempered.

In addition to being the year of the dragon, this particular year (2012) is considered the year of the WATER dragon... which brings with it some additional modifying characteristics.  Water has a calming effect on the Dragon's temperament and allows the dragon to redirect his enthusiasm and more considerate.  The Water Dragon is better equipped to consider before action and invokes the art of patience into an otherwise powerful icon.

All of this bodes well for a passionate, patient and powerful year.  Gung Hai Fat Choy!

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 ALAN MAY, Realtor®   
Specializing in Evanston Real Estate and North Shore Real Estate
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty, 2934 Central Street, Evanston, IL 60201
Office: 847.869.7300      Cell: 847.924.3313      Email: Almay@aol.com
Evanston Real Estate & North Shore Real Estate • Licensed in Illinois

   

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Joy Daniels
Joy Daniels Real Estate Group, Ltd. - Harrisburg, PA

How fun!!!  It is great that you could celebrate the Chinese New Year.  Food makes it even better!

Jan 23, 2012 05:01 AM
Alan May
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty - Evanston, IL
Home is where the hearth is.

Debb - I was not aware of those traditions.

Karen - that's a nice way to start the day, too.

Doug - no drooling allowed.

Brian - I love that... "L'Shanah Gung Hei Fat Choy!"... very nice amagamation.

Joy - food makes everything better.  Food is the basis of every Jewish holiday... "they tried to kill us... they failed... let's eat!"

Jan 23, 2012 05:22 AM
Margaret Goss
@Properties - Winnetka, IL
Chicago's North Shore & Winnetka Real Estate

I heard a little snippet on the radio this morning - apparently, despite severe controls on population growth in China, they expect a little boomlet because this is considered a good year to be born.

Jan 23, 2012 05:23 AM
Carie Shapiro
North Shore Suburbs & Chicago Real Estate - Evanston, IL

Yummy!  I like Debb's comment about adopting Asian American customs ... especially the part about giving your children money for the future.  Hope my Mom is reading this :)

P.S.  Did you weigh yourself after you had your omelette?  Your number changed back to 3 ... just sayin' :)

Jan 23, 2012 05:23 AM
Craig Rutman
Helping people in transition - Cary, NC
Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

Gung Hai Fat Choy to you too my friend. May the Year of the Dragon prove to be your best ever.

Jan 23, 2012 05:28 AM
Wayne Zuhl
Remax First Realty II - Cranford, NJ
The Last Name You'll Ever Need in Real Estate

Happy New Year! As a dragon, I'm flattered by your description of us. Thanks for the smile!

Jan 23, 2012 05:43 AM
Alan May
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty - Evanston, IL
Home is where the hearth is.

Margaret - I thought maybe the weather had turned cold.

Carie - weekend are tough.

Craig - I'm not counting on it.

Wayne & Jean - I bow to your superior dragon-ness.

Jan 23, 2012 07:24 AM
Carie Shapiro
North Shore Suburbs & Chicago Real Estate - Evanston, IL

Weekends are the worst!!  I can't even count how many calories I consumed yesterday while out with friends watching both games.  Back on my diet today :)  Hang in there ... you're doing great!

Jan 23, 2012 07:45 AM
Cynthia Larsen
Cotati, CA
Independent Broker In Sonoma County, CA

What a great way to start the week and the new year. Those guys almost look like they know what they are doing!

Jan 23, 2012 07:45 AM
Alan May
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty - Evanston, IL
Home is where the hearth is.

Carie - and being served omelettes this morning didn't help.

Cynthia - one of them (I won't tell you which one) was a chef at a major hotel chain, back in the day.

Jan 23, 2012 08:09 AM
Peg Barcelo
Fluff My House! Home Staging Inc. 250.486.6369 - Summerland, BC
The FlufftasticStager from Summerland, BC

Gung hay fat choy to you too Alan! I hope you enjoyed your breakfast!

We've been to two Chinese celebrations thia past weekend, one with our kung fu club with the Jing Ying Chinese cultural association complete with Lion Dancers and martial arts demos. The other one was far more quiet, but still special, to celebrate not only Chinese New Year but Dave's dad getting out of hospital! Here's to a brand new Year (of the Dragon) and it's endless possibilites!

Jan 23, 2012 08:30 AM
Suzanne Strickler
Realty Mark Associates - Havertown, PA
School is never out for the Successful.

I'm not sure what Gung Hai Fat Choy means but if it's something polite, then back at you Alan.

If it's something to eat, I'll try one.

Jan 23, 2012 08:35 AM
Alan May
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty - Evanston, IL
Home is where the hearth is.

Peg - here's to a much better year for you.

Suzanne - it means Happy Chinese New Year!

Jan 23, 2012 09:12 AM
Marge Piwowarski
Phoenix AZ Horse Property - Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix AZ Horse Property, LLC

Happy Chinese New Year and breakfast too.  It will be a wonderful year of the dragon!

Jan 23, 2012 10:17 AM
Alan May
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty - Evanston, IL
Home is where the hearth is.

Marge - that's what I hear.

Jan 23, 2012 01:03 PM
Tatyana Makarov
Century 21 All Points Realty - South Windsor, CT
Your Greater Hartford Area Realtor

Happy Chinese Year to you, Alan!

Tatyana

Jan 23, 2012 02:40 PM
Surprise Arizona Realtor Jim Braun Sun City Grand Active Adult Communities
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Jim Braun Sun City Grand Az - Surprise, AZ
Surprise AZ real estate Phoenix West Valley

Thanks for the information on the Chinese New Year. I do know one place in the USA the Chinese like to celebrate and that is Las Vegas. They party hard in Vegas this week.

Jan 24, 2012 12:18 AM
Alan May
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty - Evanston, IL
Home is where the hearth is.

Tatyana - why thank you.... you too.

Jim - always a fun place to be.

Jan 24, 2012 12:52 AM
Cheryl Dickson
Retired Realtor / Retired Home Inspector - Oklahoma City, OK
Retired Realtor, GRI / Retired Home Inspector

Finally! Some food! I LOVE Chinese! Is it low in sodium? Hmmm? HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Jan 24, 2012 04:07 AM
Alan May
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty - Evanston, IL
Home is where the hearth is.

Cheryl - of course it is

Jan 24, 2012 04:38 AM
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