The horse

On 11 January 2003 at exactly 12 noon Korean time (03:00 GMT) our daughter, Yasmin Yun Jung Di Canio Boulter made her entry to the world, weighing in at 3.05kg. She was born in Korea at the CHA Hospital in Seoul. The meanings and reasons for her names are as follows:

Yasmin - a Persian name after the winter flowering jasmine - our winter flower;

Yun Jung - meaning ‘sincere and peaceful’ in Korean, apparently highly auspicious names for the time and date of birth, and chosen by So Young’s family;

Di Canio - in the hope that it will inspire her to be a unique, passionate and creative individual, capable of bringing a little magic into the world.

People born in the Year of the Horse are popular. They are cheerful, skilful with money, and perceptive, although they sometimes talk too much. They are wise, talented, good with their hands, and sometimes have a weakness for members of the opposite sex. They are impatient and hot-blooded about everything except their daily work. They like entertainment and large crowds. They are very independent and rarely listen to advice. They are most compatible with Tigers, Dogs, and Sheep. Some of which is going to be a real worry for a father...