I hope everyone had a nice holiday. Alex and I went to see some friends who live in the mountains outside Denver - we drove up on Christmas Day, had dinner there and stayed the night. Very nice, very relaxing. We got the coolest gift - a couples' massage at a spa, including co-ed steam showers and a lunch. I can't wait, I want to book it as soon as possible before Alex has a change of heart and reverts to his "I'm too ticklish to get a massage" ways.

I love this time of year, because either you're off work, or you're at work but so many coworkers are out that it's dead quiet - perfect for catching up, or just sitting there playing online games all day....