Jilli, I was trying to explain you again yesterday. I have a standin cousin who is attracted by the idea of perkygoth (she can't unperk, ever, it seems) but has no real idea what it is.

points at tag

But, I know people in the larger Goth community that are still unclear on the concept of perkygoth.

She seemed a little concerned about Clovis, but I think she's past it now.

Concerned how? He's perfectly straightforward about his plans for world domination through being the cutest evil overlord ever.

Something arrived via IO from Jilli,

They finally showed up then? Yay! I was starting to worry. join my cult! join my cult!

My quick Jilli precis: Mary Poppins' cheerfully mordant sister.

That's how my mother explains me to people.

Jilli, does Clovis sense the threat that is Princess Tickybox?

Well, back from the doc. We're trying a new antibiotic. I'm hopeful I can tolerate it. We're giving the head meds 'til Friday. Couldn't squeeze any more ativan out of Dr. They'll-never-call-me Feelgood. Tired now.

Jilli, does Clovis sense the threat that is Princess Tickybox?

Clovis considers Princess Tickybox his #1 weapon in the world domination plan, and with good reason.

(Ooh! And Princess Tickybox honest-to-goodness said "Clovis!" at me the other day, after I drew her a picture of him. I am SO PROUD.)

Cindy, I hope you feel better soon. I've been worrying about you.

I'm hopeful I can tolerate it. We're giving the head meds 'til Friday. Couldn't squeeze any more ativan out of Dr. They'll-never-call-me Feelgood.

I hope this AB is kinder to you. I love the phrase "head meds" and that doc is a stingy bastard.

My quick Jilli precis: Mary Poppins' cheerfully mordant sister.

If Jilli did not exist, it would be necessary to invent her.

Thanks for the kind words on my niece! I like to share her, by which I mean show her off.

Ow, sudden evil migraine. I have taken meds in hope that I can rid of it before my skating class and dinner tonight. They work if I catch it early enough, so I have my fingers crossed.

Zenkitty, your niece is gorgeous!

I can't imagine the attention to detail required to sustain such images. I'd imagine it becomes much easier with time, and the need/urge to do it takes care of a lot of the energy, but still. I'm so laissez faire. My image is taken care of by the restrictions/predilictions I have when clothes shopping. That's about it. Anything more coded only comes out when I do evening-fu.

I am ita. I have such admiration for people like Zenkitty's niece, but I definitely don't have the energy to create and maintain An Image. I suppose, then, that part of what I admire is their energy, in addition to their style/vision.

Shallow Fashion Tangent: could someone explain to me why I'm so fascinated by the MAC Cosmetics Barbie-themed collection? I really, REALLY want to try my hand at re-creating the eyeshadow looks on the two blonde models in the slideshow. I'm even vaguely tempted by the very shocking pink lip color.

Zenkitty, your niece is gorgeous!

What she (they all) said.

May I present today's earworm (Mostly for Juliana and Suzi):
You always said, the cards would never do you wrong
The trick you said was never piay the game too long
A gamblers share, the only risk that you would take
The only loss you could forsake
The only bluff you couldnt fake

I'm even vaguely tempted by the very shocking pink lip color.

I really, really want the shocking pink lip color. We shall ignore the three identical enough tubes of the same I'm not using, yes?