Watched "Iron Monkey" this evening. I really enjoy it so much more watching it in Chinese with English subtitles. It's amazing how much acting is in the voice of the original actors. It's the combination, I suppose, of voice and movement - especially of the eyes. But I'm surprised how empty the elements are alone.

Also tonight I helped my younger brother get ready for a date. He's 21 so it's certainly not his first, but I was sewing on buttons and reminding him of good old American table manners since he's been in Europe for a while. Made me feel very domestic.

Books: Working on a user manual these days. That and making Christmas presents keeps me busy.