Allyson, I'm with Tep. Want pics!

It's always struck me as more of an argument against foxholes than atheists.

See? So many ways to interpret it.

I like stuff. I like nice stuff. I like being able to purchase an item that fills an exact need, even if it's three times more expensive than throwing something together that kind of works.

Well, I sometimes shoot for virtueous. But I'm shamelessly materialistic when it comes down to it. In fact, I have horrible lust for things I know our income, no matter how much it goes up, will never cover. And, although we by far do not live in anything resembling poverty, the fine edge we walk on in regards to our budget is, indeed, soul-sapping and can get depressing. I know that it's not really a consolable thing but it doesn't stop me from trying. Also--adapting back is a lot harder than getting used to it from the start. I didn't have so much of a problem sticking to a budget when I was used to not having money. But then, working and having money, and then not having and dealing. MUCH, MUCH harder.

Hope so, Steph. I think someone will have a camera. I'm feeling all saucy making my broiled chicken right now with my new do.

I think someone will have a camera

I hope so. I expect a smokin' picture!

Let the record show that Steph has established a bleachhead.

I think there's lots of people I should be hugging and stuff, but instead I'm just going to say that, BT, this made me laugh and laugh. Which I needed, because I'm cranky and weepy, and not in a good, righteous, cathartic way, but more self-pity and frustration with a side of PMS.

I found my look. I am deliriously happy with it.

There must be pictures. I bet it will be stunning.

Also--adapting back is a lot harder than getting used to it from the start. I didn't have so much of a problem sticking to a budget when I was used to not having money. But then, working and having money, and then not having and dealing. MUCH, MUCH harder.

Too freakin' true! At least in part because you know what you are missing.

Which I needed, because I'm cranky and weepy, and not in a good, righteous, cathartic way, but more self-pity and frustration with a side of PMS.

Subtract the PMS, and that's me!

Can I add my vote for Allyson pics? That's a great look for you.

signed,
Spent a Long Time Talking JZ Into Liquid Eyeliner

Poor, Plei. If I had a million dollars, I'd be setting you up with a Sephora account and a dressmaker and maybe a monthly eBay account.

Perhaps I should have purchased rubber gloves, or at least made sure there were no cuts on my hands.

Did I tell you about the chemical burn I have on my wrist from bleach dripping off my rubber globes at Starboard Marine?

Y'know what?

Baby's still cute: [link]

Oh, and Ginger rocks.

And stuff.

I'm feeling slightly better. The earlier poop explosion was just the topper to a crap day.

Dead of the Lily cuteness, and damn is her mother gorgeous!

Perhaps I should have purchased rubber gloves, or at least made sure there were no cuts on my hands.

Did I tell you about the chemical burn I have on my wrist from bleach dripping off my rubber globes at Starboard Marine?

No, and now would not be a good time to share.

However, oh dear Hecubot, the current issue of BUST mentioned an upcoming event in SF that you probably already know about, but in case you don't, here's the scoop: Tease-O-Rama Burlesque Convention, September 30-October 2. Performances, shopping at the Burlesque Bazaar, and classes such as:

11:00 - 12:00 BECOMING LOLA

TICKETS $6 /$3 Performers with wristband

Australian doctoral candidate and showgirl Lola the Vamp presents a lecture discussing her research in the field of burlesque performance, including aspects of desire in performance, the body as inscriptive surface, and the idea of the fetish object: "becoming doll." Lola argues that the dissolution of subject/object binary allows for greater freedom in how to be a woman today, by calling into question the pop culture feminist concern of the objectification of the woman's body. She ends by asking the question that perhaps the conscious objectification is a sign of our freedom today as women to choose how to be in the world at any particular moment.

AND

12:00 - 1:00 BRA-MAKING WITH CHERRY POP BURLESQUE

TICKETS $6 /$3 Performers with wristband

Has Tease-O-Rama got YOU dreaming of burlesque superstardom? Well, it all starts with the right bra! At this workshop, members of Cherry Pop Burlesque (Madison, WI) will share secrets for how to create an eye-popping burlesque bra of your own. They'll show off their vast collection of fabulous bras and demonstrate numerous easy-to-learn, inexpensive techniques for embellishing undergarments. They'll give tips for what tools and supplies you need to get the job done. Wondering what kind of bra makes the best blank canvas? They'll let you know!

AND

2:30 - 3:30 VINTAGE DANCE MOVES WITH SATAN'S ANGEL

TICKETS $6 /$3 Performers with wristband

Veteran burlesque star Satan's Angel traveled the world with her patented tassel-twirling tricks from the late 50's into the 70's. Learn how it was done back in the day as the Devil's Own Mistress shares her old-school skills and stories of life on the road during the golden age of burlesque.

How fun would that be? JZ could make a bra! *You* could make a bra!