I just cleaned out my wallet as I moved into a new one – parts of the old one being held together by just three threads – and I decided it was time to remove the years of fortune cookie fortunes that were piled up, blocking a portrait of Winnie the Pooh and Chistropher Robin in the clear pocket designed for your ID. This of course meant I had to read them all:

  • No one knows what he can do until he tries.
  • (line drawing of bee) We can learn from everyone, even our adversaries.
  • Have health and hope and happiness. Lucky # 2,9,20,23,28,45
  • YOUR ROAD TO GLORY WILL BE ROCKY, BUT FULFILLING 01 05 07 12 24 42
  • Be prepared to receive something special. 08 17 28 39 45, 15
  • (line drawing of bee) You will win favors when you expand your social circle.
  • People enjoy having you around. 06 13 27 33 46, 9
  • (smiley face) The greatest pleasure in live is doing what people say you cannot do.
  • The best bridge between despair and hope is a good night’s sleep. Lucky # 3,4,23,24,25,40
  • (line drawing of waving, smiling little chinese boy) Luck is coming your way.
  • A vacation of vacations is waiting for you. LUCKY # 17, 19, 43, 52
  • An unexpected event till bring you riches. Lucky Numbers 2, 11, 13, 14, 16, 46 (yes, it said till)
  • YOU HAVE THE MAKINGS OF A WINNER PEKING NOODLE CO.
  • THE RESPECT OF INFLUENTIAL PEOPLE WILL SOON BE YOURS 02 04 19 23 27 34
  • A WISH WILL BE GRANTED AFTER A LONG DELAY
  • YOU WILL FIND GOOD FORTUNE IN LOVE PEKING NOODLE CO.
  • MONEY-LUCK IS GOOD NEXT MONTH PEKING NOODLE CO.
  • (line drawing of bee) You will be rewarded for being a good listener.
  • (smiley face) You will have a fine capacity for the enjoyment of life. (another smiley face)
  • There’s no traffic jam on the extra mile. Lucky # 3,8,23,26,42,44
  • (line drawing of bee) Nothing can keep you from reaching your goals.
  • JUDGE ONE NOT BY HIS CHARMS, BUT BY HIS QUALITIES PEKING NOODLE CO.
  • YOUR LUCK WILL SOON BE AT A HIGH POINT PEKING NOODLE CO.
  • You will find excitement in your working life.
  • (line drawing of bee) Never let an opportunity pass you by.
  • Never laugh at anyone’s dream. Lucky # 1,9,30,32,38,43
  • To open a business is easy; to keep it open is difficult. Lucky # 10,17,19,32,35,40
  • MAKE THOSE SPECIAL TALENTS YOU HAVE WORK LIKE A CHARM PEKING NOODLE CO.
  • Your present plans or projects are going to succeed. Lucky #7,15,20,21,33,39
  • (line drawing of bee) Keep up the good work. You will be rewarded.
  • Someone with blue eyes admires you. (on back: 14 16 25 36 38 41 4 7 8 )
  • Success is how high you bounce when you hit bottom. Lucky # 1,6,8,32,34,40
  • (line drawing of bee) You enjoy playing to a crowd.
  • YOU WILL HAVE FORTUNE AS YOU DESIRE PEKING NOODLE CO.
  • BUSINESS AND HEALTH MATTERS AROUND YOU WILL BLOSSOM PEKING NOODLE CO.
  • (smiley face) Ask for what you want, even if you know you can’t have it. (another smiley face) (on back: 14 41 16 3 19 38)
  • (line drawing of bee) Being aware of your fears will improve your life.
  • Whether you choose love or fame, you’ll be able to handle either or both. 01 12 25 37 41, 4
  • (smiley face) You will soon gain something you have always wanted. (another smiley face)
  • (line drawing of bee) Tomorrow will be a productive day. Don’t oversleep.
  • BE SURE TO HANDLE FINANCIAL AFFAIRS WISELY 07 12 18 37 48 49
  • YOUR DEAREST WISH WILL COME TRUE PEKING NOODLE CO.
  • (line drawing of bee) You have a friendly heart and are well admired.
  • (smiley face) A thriiling time is in your immediate future. (another smiling face) (yes it said thriiling)
  • Time and patience are called for, many surprises await you! Lucky Numbers 34, 37, 40, 44, 45, 46 (on back: LEARN CHINESE – I am an American / Wo shi Meiguoren / chinese characters)

 


This was published on 16 Jul 2005.
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