I printed out the return info for the TIVO and DH is boxing it up.

I know, I should be happy for the refund that will be coming considering how painful bill paying was this month, but still. I want to crawl in a hole for the balance of the weekend.

A voice from the past, or "meara hasn't read bitches in days and days":

Hil, DC law *specifically* forbids discrimination in housing (and other things, too, I think, but I've only heard re: housing) based on student status. So although you may not want to have that fight with her, I feel like you should tell her she could get in mega trouble for that shit.

I want a two bedroom 1300 sq foot apartment for $1200. I *might* be able to get one, but it'd be waaaaaaaaaaaay out in the boondocks. I'm going to be paying nearly that for my...300? sq ft one bedroom.

Maidengurl, I think you should take the offers from another department, cause you're getting screwed by your current one! But yay for hubby's job giving him a van, even if a beat-up one?

Sean made a roux?? Is that something you can MAKE in the microwave from frozen things?!?!? :)

Speaking of body types and fashion, how would you dress this woman?

I might have to tell her to avoid clothing altogether. I'm sure she's super hot in the nude.

I do, however, agree with the others that a bra would be a good start. So many women would look so much better with a well-fitted bra.

an article I just found about the hiring process at Google's cafeteria

I want google's cafeteria. How come I have no useful skills needed by Google? Sigh.

Oh, Maidengurl! I am so sorry, returning the TiVO?!?! That's sad and desperate measures. You poor thing. (Edit: it occurs to me this could be read as sarcastic, and also that the fact that it ISN"T might be saying pathetic things about my life and what's important, but...TiVO!)

I am doing a playlist on iTunes called SHOVE IT! filled with angry cathartic songs I can play after a shitty day at work. It's fun! Any suggestions?

I think Daisy's suggestion of "Shit List" by L7 is tops. Seems like you need some PJ Harvey on there.

No worries Meara - I'm finally decided that it wasn't a battle I was willing to wage. He is packing the holy heck out of the box. It seems to be giving him joy...so what-ever.

I'll just go in my bedroom and hug MY TIVO and pause, rewind, and record to my own heart's delight.

I have $110 in credit for a local spa. I'm looking through the various treatments and such and can't decide on what I want....

Oh! You have your own TiVO. Well, that's good at least. Whew. I was all worried about you. :)

Such as - regular massage or deep tissue massage????

Such as - regular massage or deep tissue massage????

Deep tissue can hurt, if you aren't used to it. Or aren't into pain.

I'm not used to it, but my back is so damn tight, that I'm wondering if the pain would be worth it.

I do have a high pain tolerance

Well, just make sure to tell the massage therapist that it's your deep tissue massage, and that way they'll make sure to not break you into tiny bits.

ION, "Down with Love" is on A&E -- I've never seen it before -- and despite how yummy Ewan is, and how funny David Hyde Pierce is, it's really a BAD movie.

I am leaning toward a 75 minute deep tissue massage and a food therapy treatment (feet are moisturized, conditioned with steam towels, and then massaged with 100% shea butter).