1/1 The Year of the Snake

* serpent [^|s3:rpənt]: snake, ex> the serpent in the Garden of Eden

* intuitive: you feel that it is true although you have no evidence or proof of it. ex> A positive pregnancy test soon confirmed her intuitive feeling. 

* calculating: (disapproval) 타산적인, 계산적인  ex> a cold and calculating killer 

* headstrong: stubborn, slightly critical of the fact that they are determined to do what they want. ex> He's young, very headstrong, but he's a good man underneath.


@ Have a prosperous New Year!  새해에는 모든 것이 잘 되길 바랄게!

1. It was the best birthday party ever.
2. Your plan is rather complicated.
3. A dove is a symbol of peace. 
4. His passport was believed to be fake.


@ I born in the year of Ox of Korean Zodiac sign. I don't believe the zodiac sign is compatible with their personal character.
I googled 'Korean zodiac' and found some characters each animal.

OX: The Ox, which is also known as the Buffalo, sign symbolizes prosperity through fortitude and hard work. Those born under the influence of the Ox or(Water) Buffalo are seen as stable and persevering.  The typical Ox is a tolerant person with strong character.  Not many people could equal the resolution and fearlessness that the Ox exhibits when deciding to accomplish a task.  Ox people work hard without complaints at work or at home.  They know that they will succeed through hard work and sustained efforts, and do not believe in get-rich-quick schemes.
Ox years: 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009

and then snake; 
SNAKE: The snake is the most enigmatic,  intuitive, introspective, refined and collected of the Animals Signs.   People born in the Year of the Snake are keen and cunning, quite intelligent and wise.  They are great mediators and good at doing business.  
Snake years: 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013