Happy Chinese New Year! Horse Edition

Growing up, Chinese New Year was more of the few holidays my family celebrated. It is no surprise since it is the most significant holiday in the Chinese culture. I have documented on how my family celebrate the new year this previous post.

Around this time every year, I realize how seldom I see my family throughout the year. I haven't been at my parent's house for Chinese New Year since leaving for college as a puppy husky. The last time I was home, I saw this:

It (especially the pieces of brown candy) really struck me emotionally on how much I have missed celebrating the new year with my family. I will make an effort to be home for the next new year, February 19th, 2015.

But 2014 is the year of the horse! So I will make it my goal to learn to ride a horse! Well, at least ride a horse for the first time in my life.