Xmas-ness

Such huge apologies for not posting in so long. Been very very busy. Here is a link to a lovely Christmassy cartoon to make up for it a smidge:

The Spirit of Christmas

I'm currently watching the BBC version of Hamlet, with David Tennant and Patrick Stuart. Although the use of CCTV in this 'modern' version is perhaps a little Brechtian, it's really excellent. I'm adverse to the fact that Tennant's totally taken over the airwaves this season (Dr Who, Desert Island Discs, QI, and countless others) but he is aboslutely and ultimately way better than John Barrowman.
More festive excuses soon as.

The 'C' Word

That's right...... "Christmas."
I've decided this year to make something cinnamon-y for my family... Possibly with root ginger or white chocolateas well, although that might be a bit of a flavour overload. I'm thinking maybe cinnamon pastries although I don't know how well they'll keep, and as I'm not going home til the 24th they have to be transportable. Cookies could be nice but aren't very seasonal. Plus I have the urge to employ the sewing machine this year so am thinking about fancier packaging than usual (Kath Kidston rip-offs perhaps? Fabric lined boxes?)
As you can tell, I'm excited about getting to spend this season not thinking about essays for once.
I'm also preparing a knitted zombie for one of my friends and a knitted hot water bottle cover for another as I finally (after a Lot of inattention) completed Sam's scarf!!!! Both zombie and hot watter bottle will be a challenge as I can barely understand pattern instructions, let alone follow them. Also I've forgotten how to cast on...
Pics shortly!

Aaaaaaaaaaaand this is my current favourite thing of which I cannot stop playing: