Persia has, of late, become very "licky".  It started before my last trip.
If we're on the couch together, I'll suddenly find her licking my hand or my
wrist or my elbow.  This is usually followed by a gentle love nip so I don't
think she's demonstrating bathing techniques :)  (She waits until I'm in the
bath or shower to demonstrate how it's properly done!)

She didn't used to do this but now she's doing it several times a day when
we are just relaxing.  Her purr motor seems to have revved up a notch, too.
The evolution of 'owner' behavior is an interesting thing to watch.  She's
been with me for 4 years now and still constantly surprises me.

Jill