Kung Hei Fat Choy! The Year of the Rabbit is upon us signaling prosperity and good fortune. The Chinese New Year excites us all as yet another reason to celebrate. Another opportunity to begin again.

Have you followed your new year resolutions so far? Did you stop smoking? Did you follow your new diet? We are not perfect. We can always try harder. While I’m not Chinese, the Year of the Rabbit gives me an excuse to set some new resolutions. For those of us who kept our resolutions so far, maybe we should all set additional resolutions for ourselves.

Let’s start by paying more attention to the Lopez Value of wellness. Last week, I climbed up Mt. Pico de Loro in Batangas with 100 Lopez executives and employees. My resolution is to climb at least one more mountain before the year is over.

Also, I mentioned that we have a contest. Please read the contest mechanics now. You must submit your entries by February 18. The prize is a brand new laptop. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask.

I am starting to like this way of communicating. At my age I’m still learning something new. I never had a blog before, but I know that it’s never too late to start. This technology brings me closer to you. The Lopez Values are there to give you inspiration and energy in your jobs and lives.

Have a good new year celebration, and good luck with the contest!

I look forward to reading your stories.