Supposedly there is a custom with the chinese of giving little pig ornaments as good luck. I used to buy lots of them and give them to friends as gifts, but I can never find them anymore at the toy stores. So this is my rendition of the Good Luck pig for all of you. Luella's BBQ here in Asheville put a lit up pig on their rooftop for the holidays, adorned with a santa cap and lights. I've been meaning to photograph it since I first noticed the little guy (seems a bit much to call this photography but whatever...). This being New Year's Day, and being up to see the sunrise, and to welcome in the year my own way, here it is.
We had a fun New Year's Eve with dinner at the new, cool, cheap eat called Chai Pani that serves street Indian food (okra fries, I'm not kidding) followed by a yummy desert of s'mores and coffee at Cafe Posana just as the city's fireworks were going off one street over, and then the Swayback sisters' concert in Black Mountain at the new acoustic music club White Horse Black Mountain. Made it home in time to wish each other a Happy New Year on our own.
Today we are doing the traditional New Year's Day hike with friends (one year I swear Susan took us to Penn to start the hike, but I believe we're only going to Brevard and the Pisgah Area this time, tee hee) followed by a lasagne potluck at Jan's house. Great way to start the year off right, and we still have 2 more days to enjoy being off.
So whatever you wish for in 2010, here's your Good Luck Pig.
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