Long weekends rarely seem long enough. Maybe because mine are often so action packed?!

Some highlights...

Attended my friend's son's 1st birthday party. Holy cow were there ever a lot of presents! I've only recently learned about white man traditions for 1st birthday parties. I don't get the big deal with the kid and the cake and why it has to be such a big production to watch him eat it with his hands? My friend's son was not even remotely interested in the cake (eating or playing with it). It took a good 15 minutes before he put any in his mouth. Demos didn't help.

Went to our anniversary massages. That was the surprise. I had booked Mr. Nick and myself side-by-side Thai herbal compress massages. He enjoyed his, but mine was kind of sucky. It felt like the masseuse wasn't that experienced, and I experienced a lot pain or tickling. If I am experiencing being ticklish, is it me or the masseuse? Even though I'm a really ticklish person, I rarely feel tickled during massages!

Had dinner with my dad. He left for Hong Kong yesterday, but it sounds like he is in the process of moving to Mainland China. If things work out, he will only be home for half the year. He had mentioned before he was thinking about living in China, but of course he hasn't kept me abreast of his plans. I was still a little surprised by his announcement. I am worried, relieved, and sad about the thought of him being gone.

Made some chocolate pumpkin cupcakes on the weekend. I think I will have to make the again! I seem to do my baking late at night.

Felt extremely out of it yesterday, especially after Thanksgiving dinner at Mr. Nick's parents' place. I don't know if it was from poor eating habits or from an intense workout earlier that morning.

I think I need some chill time.