My husband and I are going on a much anticipated trip to Japan in late March to celebrate his 40th birthday. 

In between my daily Japanese language practice (dogs are now lovingly referred to as Kramer san and Stuie san), maybe I can squeeze in the time to knit this:

http://www.knitty.com/issuewinter03/PATTkyoto.html

I have loved this sweater since the first time I saw it a few months ago.  This might be the perfect excuse to knit it!

Sigh.  So much to knit, so little time…