Actually, all farflungistas should plan trips to Boston between mid-September and mid-October, because I say so.

Why those dates, particularly?

Hey Billytea! News reports here show more rough stuff happening in Sydney. It's hard to get any real perspective from here. Is the rioting limited to a small group of disgusting humans?

More or less, but I'm still aghast. And attitudes are more widespread, and there are people fuelling fires on both sides. When did this become my country?

Exceptionally gross women-only problem/question here

Do you expect to have any luck finding exceptionally gross women round these here parts?

Do you expect to have any luck finding exceptionally gross women round these here parts?

Poor Andi! Picking on her in her time of need!

Unfortunately, Andi, I have *no* idea what to tell you to try. I'd probably try shaking everything out. Or, I'd call my mom.

vaguely considers shaking things out in bt's general direction

Yeah, vw, upon mature (or a reasonable facsimile thereof) consideration, I believe this is the thing to do. Next question is, where? Outside ... but in this weather?

And I had such hopes of having a productive, relaxing day. But how can I relax when I've got to work so hard at shutting up the little voice that won't let up about how disgusting and stupid I am?

No point in calling my mother. Two reasons: A. She would not have had use for this type of product since the advent of the absorbant gel-stuff; and, 2. I'm no longer in possession of a means for getting hold of her.

You are not disgusting and stupid. These things happen to everyone.

And, yeah, I'd probably shake it out out side. Either that or over a big trash can.

You might try the dryer on no heat - everything should get caught in the lint trap.

Ok, I think I'm lazy enough to try Raq's suggestion. Thanks for thoughts and help.

Ooooo...that's a good idea! Go Raq!

I need to be studying for my biology exam. But, I'm not.

I am practicing the art of Zen with a crazy client that I'm working 2 events back to back for this week. I will not be home at all again until Friday. I may need vw on speed dial to talk me through radical acceptance. Or, just never ever open my work email again.

Wally report! I had something of a proper date with TM!Girl tonight. Her living room is messier than mine! I'm inexplicably charmed. However, she wants to take it slow. How can she ask such a thing of Turbo Wally? Further updates as warranted.

Oh! And I bought a deck of cards today, with a different Australian animal (and fun facts!) on each one. The echidna is the Jack of Mammals Spades. Huzzah!