nanowrimo day 17 the need for speed

Today's writing prompt:
It's your birthday and you have been given the most fantabulous present ever!

For those not following NaNoWriMo on twitter:
20 English Words that Should Make a Comeback

For those who are procrastinating on their story (and shame on us):
 

And for all of my friends who have passed the bar (in the last few years):
 

And for knitters (found via the LJ Knitting Community)

I need to make this hat! Badly! Does anyone want a brain hat?

Back to writing for me!