The rat has to do with the Chinese zodiac (haven't you ever read the placemat in a Chinese restaurant?).

http://www.usbridalguide.com/special/chinesehoroscopes/Rat.htm


I will take it easy on the ankle. This has definitely been a break with routine. Also buying a new car was a big change.

I don't know if I will have a talk with bf. He'll find some way to turn it into an argument. I don't need or want that right now.