Quick Zhi Ya during lunch break

Over the past 1,5 weeks I have been even more tied with my laptop than normally and finally my lower back started to protest. Today I decided to pick up a quick lunch from the global fast food chain (I had McSpicy because non spicy stuff starts to taste bland) and then head out for 30 minute back massage next to the office. The traditional Chinese massage feels actually often more painful than good while receiving the treatment, however right after the session I could really feel the blood circulation running again. And thus feeling great I returned to my nerdy kingdom and resumed slouching over my laptop.

Effective guards

Is it just me or is this warning sign a bit too definitive. Typically you would expect to see trespassers detained rather than shot at sight.

Galloping into the future

"Meaning of year of the Horse...

The new Moon on January 30 at 11:20 pm PST (but listed as January 31 in many calendars) begins the year of the Wood Horse. Chinese New Year is a spring festival that begins on the second new Moon after Winter Solstice, with the Sun and Moon in Aquarius. This new Moon also starts the month of the Fire Tiger making energy very strong and lively as Horse year begins, a clear departure from the slower energy of the previous Water Snake year 2013.

The Wood Horse year is a time of fast victories, unexpected adventure, and surprising romance. It is an excellent year for travel, and the more far away and off the beaten path the better. Energy is high and production is rewarded. Decisive action, not procrastination, brings victory. But you have to act fast in a Horse year. If you are not 100% secure about a decision, then don’t do it. Events move so quickly in a Horse year that you don’t want to gallop off in the wrong direction."

(source unknown as I received this from a colleague)