Jilli, I hope you can figure out a way to stave off the panicking and the upset. I think the Ativan/Xanax advice is very good. Also, what about a promised treat? When I'm in horrible kill-me-now deadline mode and being eaten alive by stress, I have to one thing to look forward to, the proverbial carrot, even if it's nothing more than my favorite ice cream or a good new fic to read.
So many 80s videos to love and choose from! I'm going to say, shameful as it is, one of mine has to be "Come On, Eileen." I would say "November Rain," but I think that's 90s.
I think Jilli's only recourse is a pharmaceutical one, because any other bribe or rationale just isn't up to the task of breaking the cycle of panic she can descend into.
I'm going to say, shameful as it is, one of mine has to be "Come On, Eileen."
You have a thing for hairy armpits aimed directly into camera? Weird.
And overalls with no shirts underneath!
And blond curls breaking free of their Rosie-the-Riveter-kerchief bonds!
Favorite '80s video? "Our House" by Madness. Bless.
Though I could probably make a case for a bunch of the hair bands.
Nothing beats Total Eclipse of the Heart for 80's video.
Two words: Dancing. Ninjas.
I remember loving Duran Duran videos in the 80s, though I don't know if they'd hold up now.
Specifically, my favorite was "Save a Prayer," followed by "New Moon on Monday," "Union of the Snake," "Girls on Film," and "The Reflex."
Ooooh! I know what 80s video would probably still hold up today! The long form (~20 min, IIRC) video of Bowie's "Blue Jean"!
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OMG. juliana's post made me realize that I could see Duran Duran videos on YouTube!
There goes the rest of MY evening....
Though I could probably make a case for a bunch of the hair bands.
I wil happily help you make that case.
