Two down and one to go. [Yes, my birthday counts as a National Holiday....in my house at least. :P] My birthday was fantastic - my little brother was in town and he brought his long time girlfriend that I hadn't met yet. And.....drum roll please...I actually like her. This is a first. Let's hope he's not an idiot and keeps her around, hehe. Mom got my the iPod Shuffle....I love this thing. I'm listening to it now. My bro got me tickets to the Lippizan stallions - haven't been to see them since I saw them in Spain circa 1991. And The Girlfriend got me fantastic stationary (my bro told her I was a big letter writer, but she picked the stuff out, so bonus points to her). Dad got me a oil painting of my Bandit (a cat) for me...which I love since Bandit is getting very old...17 this coming May. Christmas was even better - the Godfamily (as in Godparents, etc - not the mafia.....though they were invited, assholes) was home and everyone was together and having fun. [Only in my house would the Harry Potter Scene It? game become a liability to your health.] So this weekend it's the Lippizan stallions and then New Years in Jacksonville with an old friend who will be in town. I'm looking forward to getting smashed...and resolving never to do it again. Until next year. :P