I have a bit of a surprise for Artie tomorrow. I hope he likes it. I think maybe it'll take his mind off things...even if it's just for a little bit. I recruited Lindsay to help me out. I just hope she made it through the evening without telling him! I tried not to give her too much information...she promised not to tell, but I know how she feels about her brother...and I know that she and Artie are a lot alike in that the can't keep things secret.

I think I need a new hobby, but I'm not sure what I want that to be. I'm kind of leaning towards trying some different art things. Maybe I'll find something I'm good at. Or something I can learn to be good at. I know I already have hobbies, but sometimes I feel like I should have more.

Maybe I could learn to knit, and then I could knit sweaters for Charlie. Not that cats need sweaters, but it might be cute. He kept his Yoda costume on for all of two minutes on Halloween, but at least we got a picture of it.

I should knit him a Santa outfit. That would be adorable.

I'm also learning a couple of new songs on the piano...I want to surprise Artie on the weekend by knowing some songs I know he loves to play on his guitar.

I'm so tired. I think I need to go to bed.