Weekend events
First, the weather this weekend was fantastic. It was clear, cold, and sunny (although it snowedjust a teeny bitFriday night). Weather like that can put you in a good mindset for happy activities in the evenings.
Saturday night, Katherine’s colleague hosted a theme party. The same person who hosted the masquerade ball in November, he has a knack for elaborate decorations. Here he is representing half the theme:

Later that night, we celebrated one of my colleague’s birthday. People are dancing here, appropriately celebratory:

Beer, cake, and dancingwhat more does a birthday celebration need?

(As a final note, for those of you who’ve been privy to this particular tragedy: my iPod is working again!! Hooraaaaaay!)