Lunar New Year, Groundhog's Day, Valentine's Day - Which holiday influences you?

[this event is not an in-person meeting, take the information provided below and work on your blog]

Let's admit it -- we're all influenced by the year's holiday schedule.
(I don't mean the British version of the word or your vacation schedule.)

Let's talk about, and write about, this year's early holidays. From New Year's Eve to Lunar New Year to Groundhog's Day to Valentine's Day... these dates either hold real significance in your life, they might be just a fun diversion. Or, maybe you purposely ignore all calendar holidays and walk to the beat of your own drum.

Your blog is the perfect place to describe what you do and, more importantly, why.

-- Did you create New Year's resolutions to change your lifestyle, your health, or to get back into traveling?

-- Did the Groundhog see his shadow? How does that prediction of winter affect you in the UAE? Does winter weather influence your travel plans or destinations?

-- Are you different now that this is the "Year of the Tiger"? How so?

-- Are your family and friends involved with these changes? What is your role?

-- Is St. Valentine's Day special to you, either because of a loving relationship, or because you're a business owner who can capitalize on the theme of romance?

Go to your blog. Dust it off, if necessary. And write about the significance, or lack thereof, of these holidays.