I am a Tiger

I am a Tiger
Bob Yong
According to the Chinese zodiac, there are 5 elements to categorize each of the 12 animals which rotate in every 12 years of the Lunar Calendar. These elements are metal, wood, water, fire and earth.
Accordingly, in year 2010, the tiger is a white metal tiger which starts its reign on the 14th of February; the first day of the Chinese New Year. Some Chinese prefer to call it the “golden tiger” as it sound more auspicious.
Tiger which is a huge powerful animal has been described as beautiful, smart, brave and confident. If you are born in the year of tiger, you are ambitious but boastful, as well as quick-tempered. On the other hand, you have always been accepted as a great and true friend to be associated with for life. In time of crises you can be depended upon. Business-wise, you are successful because of your honesty, persistency and flexibility.
Sadly, tiger is well sought after for its meat and parts which are being made into traditional medical products, mainly manufactured in China.
A lot names are associated with tiger. No doubt you have heard of tiger-man, tiger dance, tiger-tail, tiger-suit, and recently, a celebrity named Tiger Wood has been the talk of the town and the world.
So, what kind of tiger are you; a crouching tiger perhaps?