so very sleepy. why so sleepy? Also, achey back. Also, have much work to do before vacation next week, and I can't do it. Also, have dinner tonight with Tom's boss and his wife, and Tom's boss just gave him a sort of lukewarm review yesterday, so there's weirdness.

In conclusion, fucking blah.

Poor Nora!

all of my students are off filming scenes from the short screenplay they wrote.

You're that teacher with the really really cool class. Just so you know.

'sokay, vw. As you know, I'm married, so according to your dad, I have no real problems to speak of! :)

I have no real problems to speak of! :)

SO true! You lucky, lucky thing! I knew I always wished I could be you, but I couldn't pinpoint the reason. Now, I know.

it's like a lightbulb just came on over your head!

If this is a goal for the day, may I suggest you check your e-mail?

I did get it and I'm slowly responding, Suzi. Didn't want to miss any key points.

So... If I get married, all of my problems will go away? I thought the rule was more 'you're not losing your problems, you're just gaining new problems - but also gaining someone to help you deal with them'. Huh.

it's like a lightbulb just came on over your head!

I KNOW! It's just CRAZINESS!

Ok...and that totally makes me laugh, 'cause I'm putting together a PowerPoint presentation for my parents...completely laying out the different possible living scenarios I'm faced with. The template I chose to use has lightbulbs on it: [link]

Bug, my dad thinks that too...it's much less benign because he also thinks I threw away my one shot...at life, basically, by not marrying my first love at twenty and going to DC. I find it telling that if I got the same offer today the only thing that would turn me on about it would be Pelecanos Country. But I've lost the conviction that G. was too good for me. Don't get me wrong...sweet guy, but you don't want your dad taking your boyfriend's side at a time like that. To my dad, nobody should be too good for me, damn it. It's in the Dad handbook.

Aw, thanks y'all! I should cut and paste Bitches 30 for when I need an ego boost.

all of my students are off filming scenes from the short screenplay they wrote.

That sounds really nifty. Does your school have the video equiptment for this or did you have to find some?

I'm so tired of bruises on my forearms and poke holes.

Ugh--I'm sorry. That would suck. Is getting a port an option?