I'm a Sneaky Little Rat

...according to Chinese astrology anyway.  I used to totally buy into the whole astrology thing - that stupid forecast just kept coming true!  Sure it was completely generic, but once every blue moon it would be spot on!  Like today, my horoscope said I would not be able to stop talking.  LOL - pretty sure that's true every day.  I'm only surprised it didn't also tell me that the world 'gullible' isn't in the dictionary...

I don't remember how it came up, but the other day we were talking about Chinese astrology and what our animals were.  Erin and I are rats, both born in the same year.  Here's a few of the comments that I will be internalizing a little later...

Rat Characteristics:
Smart, Magnetic, Well-liked, Affable, Quick-witted, Surreptitious, Selfish, Protective, Calculating

Rats are both charming and aggressive. They appear calm and well balanced on the surface, but underneath, they are restless and a little nervous. Rats are never without admirers. They are very appealing. They have a bright and happy personality.  Rats can melt hearts with their smiles.

Generally friendly and sociable, the Rat is one of the extroverts of the Animal Zodiac. Often, the Rat is lively and genial, and has a special gift for easing the minds of others. It is not surprising that Rats have a lot of friends. They are great speakers and intriguing conversationalists, and can generally find something to say on just about any topic or subject. To the people they love, Rats can be amazingly charitable, popular and supportive, and will go out of their way to be certain their loved ones are content. On the other hand, if the Rat does not like someone, he is considered fair game and can be used to achieve any and all of the Rat's desires. At the end of the day, though, the Rat is a loyal friend and will be there for his companions through thick and thin.