Gasped out loud as a funny gurgling sound emanated from the completely empty bathroom. Discovered the toilet had gone rogue, erupting water everywhere. Panicked and filmed it for Brian to deal with during his lunch break. Later discovered the city had been doing work on the nearby sewer lines.

Settled in to view the Golden Globes for the first time since 2021 not knowing what to expect. Embraced the awkwardness and again wondered why I bother with award shows as I can’t stand (and thus quickly mute) the acceptance speeches.

Watched the College Football Playoff game. The first half anyway as the TCU underdog status quickly became even more noticeable and thus ruined the fun. Fair weather fans, indeed.

Worked on a family fun Jeopardy inspired craft project for a loved one’s milestone birthday. Enjoyed the fact that it occurred on the same day as my networking group’s family feud based holiday party.

Requested The Scientist’s permission to add his lab partner as a Facebook friend after she was flagged as a person I may know. He looked at me weird and then consented.

Laughed as Brian moaned, “Agh, sometimes I forget how young you are!” after I told him that a classic rock tune on the radio brought back fond memories of childhood as it had appeared on my Barbie music CD.

Listened with equal parts dismay and curiosity as relatives recounted the good ‘ol days when a nice raccoon pelt would have earned you $60. Also learned that one should never eat opossum if one can help it.

Got caught in the middle of political crossfire of yelling resulting in me feeling the need to shout, “Can’t we just watch Price is Right like a normal, happy family??”

Realized I have not yet mastered the whole back to work in the office thing as I left my car door completely open all night after returning home, forgot my lunch bag, and now have to actually think about what to wear.

Celebrated a major work win by crafting myself a name plate for my desk in the new building as no one knows where anyone sits resulting in a lot wandering and asking for input from colleagues.