1.  A gray, wintery day yesterday, which made for a nice change, though I’m sure I’ll be tired enough of it by March, I’m rather ready for it to be winter again.

2.  Yesterday was an extraordinarily lazy day.  I knit.  I watched Twilight, and I bought fabric for a knitting needle case I’m planning to make.  I got taken out to eat by my in-laws, and I walked the dog.  I’m possibly the most boring human being alive, because as far as I’m concerned – yesterday?  Yesterday was just about perfect.

3.  Besides taking me out to a sumptuous dinner, my in-laws were also incredibly generous.  They take birthdays ending in zero a bit more seriously than I do.  Wow.  In a way – hey!  Incredibly uncomfortable!  But at the same time, it made me feel good – as presents are supposed to.  It made me feel like they really do like having me around.  That they want me to feel like a real part of their family and not a last-minute addition.  And I really hope they like their Christmas socks.  (Ack.  Might need to ramp up those Christmas gifts to the next level, actually…)

4.  9 to 5.  Monday through Friday.  Professional schedule for the first time in my professional life.  WooDamnHoo!

5.  I bought a begonia at the farmers’ market yesterday.  Black leaves with silver spots – I love “foliage” begonias!