Of Mice and Rats

Another year is passing in the Chinese Calendar, with the onset of the New Year just a week away. As the year of the Boar passes, the year of the Rat approaches, but seriously, why not call it the year of the Mouse?

Do you know your rodents?

a) Rat = Any of various long-tailed rodents similar to but larger than a mouse.
b) Mouse = Any of numerous small rodents typically resembling diminutive rats having pointed snouts and small ears on elongated bodies with slender usually hairless tails.
c) Mice = Plural of mouse.
d) Tikus = Malay name for mouse.

And here is to wishing all a very Happy and Prosperous New Year!

Toong, toong toong Chiang!
Toong, toong toong Chiang!
Toong, toong toong Chiang!
Toong Chiang! Toong Chiang!