The Day After Tday...

We ate our bird (not the same bird as the one that stalked me in the zoo parking lot the other day, but close...). My mom fixed hella good things to eat. The relatives who came over were kind enough to let us take naps after we ate. We played Apples to Apples.

Then we had our habitual yearly family argument over Christmas presents. Usually this argument occurs on Christmas day itself... we got it out of the way early. Nice. My parents never cease to amaze.

This morning, I ordered my new iPod. Yes, I've succumbed to cultural pressures and will soon have my very own. I am super-duper excited about this. I've even caught myself using the FedEx tracking number. As far as other shopping, my mom and I tried to brave the crowds, but really, we just wussed out. However, I did manage to purchase a digital camera memory card -- my digital camera leapt in capability (from 14 pictures to 392). Will try to find me some deals another, less crowded day!

First night of Zoolights. Mildly chaotic. New people seem better than expected -- although -- most people are on their best behavior on their first day of work. Day seemed to go by quickly, possibly because the routine isn't mundane yet.

I read Totem Poles: An Illustrated Guide yesterday. Definitely informative.