What is politics?

According to a forwarded email:

A little boy goes to his dad and asks, 'What is Politics?'

Dad says, 'Well son, let me try to explain it this way:

I am the head of the family, so call me The President.

Your mother is the administrator of the money, so we call her the Government.

We are here to take care of your needs, so we will call you the People.

The nanny, we will consider her the Working Class.

And your baby brother, we will call him the Future.

Now think about that and see if it makes sense.'

So the little boy goes off to bed thinking about what Dad has said.

Later that night, he hears his baby brother crying, so he gets up to check on him.

He finds that the baby has severely soiled his diaper.

So the little boy goes to his parent's room and finds his mother asleep.

Not wanting to wake her, he goes to the nanny's room.

Finding the door locked, he peeks in the keyhole and sees his father in bed with the nanny.

He gives up and goes back to bed.

The next morning, the little boy say's to his father, 'Dad, I think I understand the concept of politics now.'

The father says, 'Good, son, tell me in your own words what you think politics is all about.'

The little boy replies, 'The President is screwing the Working Class while the Government is sound asleep. The People are being ignored and the Future is in deep shit.'

Jessie in the Year of the Rat

Monkey Ratings

The Monkey, of the 12 signs, is the one most likely to have the best year. Fortune smiles upon you with your big Rat friend in charge. If you are a typical, mentally quick and multi-talented Monkey, opportunities there will be aplenty. There is only one, major concern: The Achilles heal of both the Monkey and Rat is overconfidence. This could make you forget that the Tiger rules the first month and won't do you any favors. As good as the year is, therefore, a slow start is advisable.

Monkey Career

Go with your heart and follow your instincts with your projects at hand. It is likely that your ideas will be rewarded this year so do your best to see each idea through in its entirety. Be careful to avoid hopping around with too many ideas, as lack of focus will derail even the best laid plans. You will see rewards when working closely with coworkers who exhibit similar ideas. Don't be afraid to trust their instincts as well.

Monkey Relationships

Your social life should be very active this year. If you're married, you'll find yourself, more than ever, wanting to be with your spouse in a more active, social environment. This enhanced activity could lead to an addition in the family so if you're not ready, be careful! The single Monkey should expect to find an abundance of opportunities. This could be the year to play more so than settle down. Networking is at a peak so look for new groups to join where you can build both your knowledge and your network.

Monkey Health

Your chi levels should be persistently higher throughout the course of the year. This means a year of generally good health. You should see progress on any existing long-term illness as well. Take this as an opportunity to increase your care and further your progress. With increased activity and social life, just make sure you get some rest along the way and do not get too caught up in the party scene!

Monkey Wealth

Finances should be generally good this year. Expect to see positive changes from 2007, as the year of the Earth Rat should be more stable for you. Keep in mind, though, it is not a great year for speculative investment so stick with what you know best and be ready to grind out some good work. This is one of those years that bodes well for savings and those savings could pay off big in the years to come.

Rah rah rah sis bomba

This is my first post for 2008. It's already past six in the morning, almost seven actually, the first of January, and I am supposed to be still asleep right now. But I am still awake although I am already kinda sleepy. I must linger a bit because the rest of the year would have begun when I am once again awake.

I had already written something a few moments ago when for some reason, I accidentally pressed some keys and all my thoughts and lamentations were gone. Perhaps this is a good sign. I must look forward to this new year and somehow loosen my grasp on the things that I missed, things that transpired over those many years that already passed me by. Those years had given me lessons, had provided me with fond memories. But it's pointless to get stucked. And it's even more foolish if one intentionally lets himself get stucked.

There are no regrets. I am completely happy about the Jessie that I am right now. Regret is the most useless human emotion because we don't have any power to undo the things that already happened.

I think 2008 will be a great year for me. It rained gently a few moments ago and I think that is a sign that good things will come my way.

I would still acknowledge though that I am person who whines and complains a lot. But that is part of living and growing. Somewhere in my heart and mind, I always know when to be at peace and content. Otherwise I would still rah rah rah sis bomba!