You know...for a guy with bulging fish eyes, Rufus Sewell is oddly attractive. I thought so way back when I saw "Dark City". And something about his dark armor and arrogance in "A Knight's Tale" did it for me. Heh.

And...a chocolate fountain? Wow. My sister had one at her wedding reception, but why would you need one just to...keep around? lol. The laptop is sweet, though. :)

Also, that's a really good idea about doing something to cheer you up and look forward to with the new year!

Good luck too on the possible exploration of a new career...I always have people telling me I could /should teach, too, and I'm like..."Have you met me?!"

-sil