New Year Shirt 2016

Today is New Year’s Day and I had a bunch of letters in my mailbox wishing me a happy new year. “Mom” sent me a letter with 1,000 bells attached. I also received good new year’s wishes from Static, Broccolo, Friga, and Twiggy.

RUU_5508-smI quickly headed over to town hall to get my free gift from Mayor Tortimer: A New Year 2016 shirt!

RUU_5509-smIt’s the year of the monkey, so this year’s shirt has a monkey on the front and 2016 on the back. I’m not a fan of the color, but I’ll wear it for a while.

ACCF New Year 2016 shirtI temporarily took the shirt off, just to see how it looks lined up with my others. Here are the New Year shirts from 2010-2016. Sadly, I didn’t keep the 2009 one (apparently).

RUU_5512-smAll of the villagers in town talked about the new year. Static was actually a bit sad; he called himself old. But everyone else seemed to be in a good mood, looking forward to the new year.

RUU_5513-smBut Twiggy had a confusing way of wishing me a happy new year.

What?
What?

The new year also brought a new villager to Forest! Benedict the red rooster has just moved in! Benedict lived in my New Leaf town for most of 2013, and I grew to like him. He’s my 3rd favorite chicken in the series, behind Hank and Egbert.

RUU_5515-smAfter meeting him, I noticed that his house messed up my path!

RUU_5516-smBut the most interesting thing is where he lives: It’s very rare for that spot to be occupied! It’s just east of where Bob’s house was, and I can’t remember the last time anyone lived there.

Everyone has different hopes, dreams, and goals for the new year. But as for what Broccolo wants? Well, it kind of stinks.

RUU_5517-smThat’s all for now, but I’ll be back with more next time. Remember to pick up your 2016 shirt from Tortimer, if you collect them like I do! Happy New Year, everyone! I hope 2016 is a great year for you! 🙂