Hmm. I haven't seen the Olivier version. Maybe the student got up to get a soda and missed it.

I HAVE shown them the Simpson's version of Hamlet. It's...pretty spot-on.

"Nobody out-crazies Ophelia!"

I hate the Olivier Hamlet and always will.

I was aghast at Laertes' performance at Ophelia's graveside. Out of all the ways he could have played the distress over his sister's ignominious burial and his confrontation with Hamelt, the actor chose half-assed wankery.

I HATE JOB HUNTING!!!

Ahem... sorry for the yell. I just hate the waiting part of job hunting. I'm still up for a job at a great school with the possibility of being the speech coach. Which I would love. I hate waiting to hear.

For my summer job, I submitted an application to a temp agency online on Monday, they called yesterday, I went in for an interview today, and they're already submitting me for a job that would be perfect for the whole summer. Office manager covering for a maternity leave. It's decent enough pay to cover my expenses for the summer.

Now, however, I feel the need to watch the Gayest Hamlet Ever for the humor factor.

I feel the need to watch the Gayest Hamlet Ever for the humor factor.

One word, ChiKat -- codpieces.

One word, ChiKat -- codpieces.

Niiiiice.

Speaking of interviews, I need clothes advice.

I have no business formal clothes for interviewing in that fit right now. Can I get by with a nice pair of lightweight pants and a summery blouse? Do shoes matter? I've got a pair of off-white Skechers that go very nicely with the pants, but nothing dressier in summer colors. I'm thinking make-up and dressier jewelry will help bring the look into the professional realm.

Can I get by with a nice pair of lightweight pants and a summery blouse?

Probably. If you're interviewing somewhere more corporate, you might want to add a jacket that matches the pants.

Do shoes matter?

Yes. I would say you need something nicer than skechers. You could find some good flats at Payless that would probably work.

Yes. I would say you need something nicer than skechers. You could find some good flats at Payless that would probably work.

Sounds good to me, I used to shop almost exclusively at Payless so I could have lots of flats in pretty colors. I got out of that habit when I started working where it was all concrete floors.

Can I get by with a nice pair of lightweight pants and a summery blouse?

yes, but you should probably get a matching or coordinating jacket.

Do shoes matter? I've got a pair of off-white Skechers that go very nicely with the pants, but nothing dressier in summer colors.

I'd get some inexpensive flats. Target or Payless would have something. or Nordstrom store brand (BP Shoes) are decent.

eta: clearly, chikat and I are sharing a brain.

Another story in the continuing saga of people who are asshats:

You may recall that my sister was hit by a car a couple of weeks ago. While her injuries were mostly bumps and bruises, her doctor told her to stay out of work for a week. She hit her head on the concrete and has had a headache ever since, so the doctor has ordered a cat scan. There's an ambulance bill.

My sister was crossing the street at a crosswalk with a walk light. The woman was making a turn when she hit her. Now my sister has to hire a lawyer to get this woman and/or her insurance company to pay for any of this. The woman's stance is that she did nothing wrong, because she had the green light. By definition, my sister had the green light too, and pedestrians have the right of way.