大家今天有跟太陽公公打到招呼嗎？

潔西十點多出門到公園剛剛好，太陽出來的時候有點熱，外套還需要脫下來，不過一下子又開始玩躲貓貓，躲到鑲有銀邊的雲裡進去了。

今天是初五，似乎很多店家開工，也有公司？鞭炮聲不斷。潔西昨天開工，跟學生聊到時，潔西說，應該要自己包一個開工大紅包給自己，反正都是自己的錢，包個六萬六都沒關係啊，哈哈哈。學生說潔西幽默，黑色幽默，不一定每個人都欣賞的，常常講笑話學生都不笑的啊！

這幾天當家庭煮婦，覺得做菜真的是太辛苦了，再次覺得媽媽很偉大。昨天大小寶來家裡，潔西做了午餐，其實都很現成的加熱，晚上小寶媽也來了，一天煮了兩次飯，真的是難得。潔西七點開始去廚房，把中卷燙了一下，看網路上說水煮開熄火，把中卷放進去燙到變白色就好了，真的會熟嗎？心裡這麼想，跟著做居然也熟了，而且好吃。然後調了五味醬，查了很多網站，比例顏色各有不同，選了個顏色看來好吃的，有受歡迎，不錯吃。

燙中卷，調五味醬，然後煎了干貝，再用58度金門高粱煎了烏魚子，還炒了蒜味空心菜，又煎了月亮蝦餅，最後煎了恐怖超大一片的蔥花蛋，其實大部分都是現成加熱一下，這樣子花多久時間大家猜得出來嗎？坐下來吃飯已經快九點半了，兩個半小時煮個晚餐，有沒有這麼誇張！

潔西家今年過年冰箱從擠爆的滿到現在只有兩分滿，過年買的年菜全部都祭五臟廟，過年前在團購買的幾乎全部都清空，晚上跟小寶不知道要吃什麼，家裡也沒有什麼可以煮的食物了，連除夕夜買的五斤白米都吃完了，有剩下一碗白飯，有年年有餘，最後乾脆煮辛拉麵加了一堆肉片來換個口味。喔，對了，還炸了薯條跟洋蔥圈，自己現炸的薯條超好吃的，從此不用在麥當勞或摩斯吃有時候可能上來會是令人生氣軟掉的薯條了。但是好可怕，會不會潔西從此每天炸薯條來吃呢？肥死！

不行不行，明天開始要喝水吃空氣才能減肥吧？小寶很有自制力，潔西今天到無印看餅乾糖果，看到彩色的蝦餅超想買的，被小寶制止了，家裡還有太多零食了。那天拿了禮盒去學生家交換了一盒回來，哈哈哈，太有趣了，台灣人。

今天去環球的原因是潔西的眼鏡被潔西擦壞了，鼻墊的地方金屬那個地方直接斷掉，勉強能戴，但是會歪掉，所以看不太清楚。潔西的眼鏡配三年了，剛開始都好好珍惜，久了就很隨便，摔過很多次，潔西摔東西真的是家常便飯。

除夕夜氣泡酒還沒開來喝，洗酒杯的時候就先摔破一個酒杯，碎碎平安。好喝的氣泡酒一整杯放在桌上又被潔西打翻，而且還是在整理桌子時，不整理沒事，真是過份。然後昨天也打翻一大杯水，遇水則發，沒關係，但是發票一張都沒中。

總之呢今天去配眼鏡，想說可以馬上拿到，結果日本的抗藍光鏡片要坐飛機過來，要兩個星期，還好，潔西什麼沒有，備用眼鏡最多，現在戴的就是備用的，比少了鼻墊得清楚很多。

又變冷了，坐著打字越做越冷，居然不到十點就想睡了，在看從圖書館借回來的DVD，突然覺得芭蕾舞好美，從前很不喜歡看得說，從前也覺得歌劇好吵，現在是最愛，人真的是不斷地在變。

好冷喔，要去躲被窩裡面看書聽音樂了。最近沒有做新聞，因為過年就不要看不好的消息了，潔西的年假結束了，明天開始要努力工作努力減肥了，新的一年，新的開始，祝大家都有美好的新的一年！晚安晚安！

CNN 上的兔年的生肖運勢：

The Year of Water Rabbit is going to be a gentler year. We’ll have time to take a breather. We’ve been in the tunnel for the last few years, and the light is getting bigger now.

水兔年將會是個比較平緩的一年。我們將會有時間喘口氣。我們在過去幾年一直在隧道中，現在燈光會越來越亮。(過去幾年不順遂，將會越來越好)

Rabbit 兔

People born in the Year of the Rabbit will be facing their “Ben Ming Nian” – their own zodiac year – in 2023. Followers believe there will be more disruptions and instabilities in the year to come as a result.

兔年出生的人在 2023年將會面對他們的「本命年」，他們的生肖年。結果是將會有更多的干擾跟不穩定在未來的一年。

But do remember it never is all bad. It may mean an opportunity to grow.

但是記得不見得都是不好的。這也意味著成長的機會。

Rabbits should try to attract positive energy and join happy events when possible.

屬兔的人應該要試著吸引正面的能量，儘可能加入開心的活動。

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Dragon 龍

It’s set to be a pretty good year for Dragons out there. No unlucky stars are affecting their year.

對屬龍的人來說會是個很好的一年。沒有厄運的星星會影響他們的一年。

Single Dragons could meet potential romantic partners this year. Their lucky colors are metallic, such as gold or silver.

單身的龍今年可能會遇見潛在的感情的對象。他們的幸運色是金屬色，比方說金色或銀色。

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Snake 蛇

People born in Snake years will enjoy good news and abundance as the travel star, Yi Ma Xing, and the fortune star, Cai Xing, will reign over them this year.

屬蛇的人會有好消息跟富足，因為旅行星，驛馬星，跟幸運星，彩星(?)今年將會支配他們。

Opportunities, new directions and advancements will come to you at work. But Snakes need to find balance in life and take a break when needed.

工作方面會有機會，新的方向跟發展。但是屬蛇的人需要找到生活跟工作的平衡，需要的時候要休息。

Romantically, Snakes may find love while out traveling this year.

感情方面，屬蛇的人可能會在旅行的時候找到愛情。

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Horse 馬

This year, Horses will have the Peach Blossom Star (Taohua Xing) shining over them. That’s always good news.

今年屬馬的會有桃花星照耀著他們。是個好消息。

Professionally, they’ll find new opportunities and meet a lot of guardians who will assist them.

專業方面，他們會找到新機會，遇到許多幫助他們的貴人。

They’ll enjoy good relationships. This might be the right year for those wanting to get engaged or married.

他們會有好的姻緣。這可能是對於要訂婚或結婚的人來說是好的一年。

Pay attention to their family’s physical and mental health.

注意他們家人的身體跟心理健康。

They can wear colorful clothes like pink, orange and a bit of yellow. 

他們可以穿色彩繽紛的衣服，比方說粉紅色，橘色，跟一點黃色。

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Goat 羊

This year, Goats will greet Tai Sui.

今年屬羊的人會迎太歲。

It’s generally a positive influence on their luck, but at the same time, it could also mean that the year will be exhausting too. That’s why Goats need to care for themselves and rest when needed.

基本上是好運，但是同時也意味著這會是很累的一年。屬羊的需要照顧自己，該休息時需要休息。

Save some time to get to know yourself better. Career-wise, you need to stay humble and keep a low profile. Observe more. Opportunities will present themselves at the right moment.

保留點時間來更認識自己。在職業方面，你需要謙虛保持低調。多觀察。機會是在適當的時機出現。

On the relationship front, people born in Goat years will enjoy a smooth year.

感情方面屬羊的會有順遂的一年。

They’re more likely to meet new people, new friends, and even new loves this year．

他們今年可能會遇見新的人，新的朋友，甚至新的對象。

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Monkey 猴

Good news for Monkeys: they will be in harmonious union with Tai Sui this year.

屬猴的有好消息：他們今年跟太歲有著和諧的關係。

They will be showered with admiration from those around them at work.

工作上的人會對他們充滿愛慕。

But that doesn’t mean they should live recklessly. They should play safe this year, especially those who love extreme sports.

但是這不代表他們應該過得輕率地。他們應該要小心，特別是那些喜歡極限運動的人。

In terms of relationships, they are prone to arguments and drama, which could be avoided by improving communication this year.

在感情方面，他們很容易吵架跟戲劇化，今年加強溝通的話可以改進。

Yellow and beige are the color palette for Monkeys in 2023.

黃色跟米色在2023年是屬猴的顏色。

Rooster 雞

Roosters need to brace themselves – they will be clashing with Tai Sui this year, meaning the coming months could be unstable and present plenty of changes.

屬雞的人需要給他們自己一個擁抱，他們今年會沖太歲，意味著在未來的數月會是不穩定的，有許多的改變。

Embrace the chaos and travel more.

接受混亂，多旅行。

Muster as much positive energy as you could and be more aware that you may be easier to attract conflicts this year. But understand that these changes are for the better.

集結盡可能多的正面能量，要注意你今年可能會容易吸引衝突。但是要知道這些是為了更好的改變。

To alleviate the blow, they could wear more yellow and brown and visit places in the west or north.

他們可以穿更多黃色跟咖啡色且去拜訪西方或北方來減輕衝擊。

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Dog 狗

Being in union with Tai Sui, people born under the sign of the Dog will likely enjoy a pleasant year with significant advancements in career and finance.

與太歲結合，屬狗的人會享受歡樂的一年，在工作跟財務方面會有重大的改善。

But Dogs must remind themselves to be humble and listen to others, especially friends and people they trust. They’ll tell you important things that will greatly benefit you this year.

但是屬狗的人必須提醒他們自己要謙虛跟聽別人的話，特別是他們信任的朋友。他們會告訴你重要的事會讓你今年大大受益。

Their lucky colors are silver and blue, and their lucky place is to their north.

他們的幸運色是銀色跟藍色，他們的幸運的地方是在他們的北方。

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Pig 豬

Pigs will be greeting Tai Sui, meaning it should generally be a positive year.

屬豬的人會迎太歲，意味著這應該會是一個好的一年。

But, on the flip side, greeting Tai Sui could also affect one’s health because of the extra workload.

但是另外一方面，迎太歲可能會影響一個人的健康，因為額外的工作。

You have to balance your work and play time equally.

你必須要平均地分配你的工作跟遊樂時間。

People born during Pig years may enjoy professional success if they are willing to focus on teamwork.

在豬年出生的人可能會有工作上的成功，假如他們願意專注於團隊工作上。

Relationship-wise, it’ll be a very good year for you. You will meet new friends and potential new love.

感情方面，這對你來說將會是非常好的一年。你將會遇見新朋友跟潛在的新的對象。

To enhance fortune, Pigs could wear pink and purple more often and plan a trip to the south.

屬豬的可以更長穿粉紅色跟紫色跟計畫到南部旅行。

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Rat 鼠

People born in the years of the Rat will be in conflicts with Tai Sui, also known as Xing (torturing) Tai Sui, next year.

在鼠年出生的人將會在接下來的一年與太歲衝突，也叫做刑太歲。

Generally, it means a tougher year. But when there is yin, there is always yang, too. So remember, it never really is all bad.

總體來說，這是個比較困難的一年。但是有陰就會有陽。所以記得，不會都是不好的。

Rats should be more cautious about health and work. They could be prone to minor injuries and miscommunication this year.

屬鼠的人應該要在健康跟工作方面更小心。他們今年可能會容易受小傷跟溝通不良。

They should wear cheerful colors – like pink and orange – and visit warmer places.

他們應該穿一些開心的顏色，比方說粉紅色跟橘子色，去比較溫暖的地方。

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Ox 牛

Oxen will enjoy an exciting year with the travel star and fortune star shining over them.

有著旅行星跟財星照耀著他們，屬牛的人會享受開心的一年。

They will find new opportunities and their finances will reach a new level. They’ll probably travel more for work and personal reasons. But since they’re traveling and working more, they need to be aware of their health.

他們將會找到新的機會，他們的財務會達到新的階段。他們可能會因為工作或個人原因更常旅行。但是他們因為有更多的旅行跟工作，他們需要注意他們的健康。

Those who are single and looking for love may have some good luck this year.

那些單身跟尋找愛的人今年可能會有好運。

Meanwhile, when choosing a travel destination, they could journey to the north.

同時，選擇旅行的目的地時，他們可以旅行到北方。

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Tiger 虎

For those born in Tiger years, their “Ben Ming Nian” is over.

屬虎的人的本命年結束了。

That means, whatever tough times and instabilities they’re experiencing, it’s going to get better soon. But patience is key because changes won’t be immediate.

這意味著，他們所經歷的困難跟不穩定都會變得更好。但是耐心是關鍵，因為改變不是立即的。

Tigers, especially those born in spring and summer, should take time to recover in the first half of the year and only make big decisions in the second half of the year.

屬虎的，特別是在春天跟夏天出生的應該在前半年花時間來復原，在下半年再做重大的決定。

They should take things slowly in relationships and “save themselves some me-time.”

在感情方面他們應該慢慢來，然後給自己一些自我的時間。

Wearing yellow, blue and brown could cheer them up. They could also travel to their north and west.

穿黃色，藍色，咖啡色能夠振奮他們。他們也可以旅行到他們的北方跟西方。