I have a couple of questions about xxxHolic that I can't find definitive answers for. Help, please? Has the xxxHolic manga finished in Japan yet? If so, how many volumes did the series run? If the final volume hasn't been published yet, can you guesstimate how many volumes the series will run?

Please just answer yes/no to the finished question and volume numbers for series length. I really, really, really am trying to avoid all spoilers and don't want to hear any info about what happens. I just want an idea of how many more volumes are left to read. (I'm currently at volume 13 if you're curious.)

Either way, it totally reminds me of Growing Up Cullen. (Seen in Target, Taken With Phone)

As the title implies, today is my birthday. Unlike some people I know, *cough*Yami*cough*, I don't mind saying how old I am. I'm 48. Hubby's birthday card to me is sitting in Tytania's arms. (Tytania is the fairy doll.) My gifts are wrapped and sitting under the tree waiting for hubby's return for me to open. I know one of them is a new doll. I know this from the box shape and because I picked her out a couple of months ago. (I've forgotten what she looks like though, so she'll still be a surprise. LOL) The other gifts are likely to be artbooks. I know hubby went a little crazy buying artbooks at Nekocon. I know some of what he got then but not all. I'm curious to see what books are hiding within the pretty paper.

Tonight, we'll go to Ghent for dinner. Ghent is a section of a neighboring city that's known for its artsy eclectic atmosphere. Ghent has some of our favorite "special night out" restaurants.

Before that though, I have an appointment at the hairdresser to have my hair highlighted again. Too many gray hairs have been seen in the mirror lately. I may not mind admitting that I'm 48 years old. But that doesn't mean I like looking like I'm 48. :D

( AnimeSuki's December Signature of the Month theme was 'Gothic Lolita' )

The Muppets meet Queen. The result? Pure rhapsody.