I did get a tattoo. It's so pretty. It's this: [link]

Ooh. Is that from the Book of Kells? It's not one of the more common choices of animal, but the style is very similar.

Ooh, nice. Can't wait to see it in situ.

beth, was it you that postulated there may have been some survival benefits to AD/HD traits in ages past, and it's modern life that makes those traits get in the way?

When I first was diagnosed with AD/HD Inattentive Type, I saw a therapist for a while to catch up on coping skills I had not learned before the diagnosis. She told me that the great thing about the AD/HD mind is that it sees all the possibilities - the challenge is narrowing the focus down to manageable numbers of those possibilities.

One of the ways I put this to good use at work, is preparing meals when the menu or grocery supplies have gotten FUBAR. I have a talent for being able come up with enjoyable, balanced meals that fit everyone's special needs, yet leaves plenty of supplies for the rest of the week's planned menu. I can see how this kind of thinking has survival value for being able to find ways to make do with limited resources - the possibilities get limited externally, and the kind of mind that quickly sees the few possibilities left, is the kind of mind that survives, and helps its tribe to survive.

Alpha-bits to say, Gorgeous tat, SA!

Ooh. Is that from the Book of Kells? It's not one of the more common choices of animal, but the style is very similar.

I think so. I found the design back in '02, so I'm not quite sure where I found it. I think it was a font set, to be honest.

Also, OMG YAY. I just got a job!!! But not just a job--A JOB AT LUSH!!!

Whoa, SA has the dream job of at least a third of the Bitches. Go, you!

How the ever-loving fuck are single people supposed to get their cars fixed?

Especially people who cannot miss any work, and have no weekdays off until late November.

eta: Whoot! for SA

congrats to auntie VW! Lush-SA! and everyone else because it's Saturday. (obviously, my coffee intake this am is HIGH)

We just popped Iris in the big red wagon and walked about 1/2 mile up to the Trolley Car Diner (through a whole bunch of street construction, but hey!) for an awesome breakfast. She ate scrambled eggs, which is huge. There was a farmers' market we wanted to stop at, but we didn't have any cash, so next week. Plus the Trolley Car Diner gave us 5 milk jugs, so we're making light-up ghosties today for the walk, just as soon as we get some other supplies from Michaels.

go running d! (er, when you wake up....)

Woo, SA! Very cool tat and congrats on the job

I had asked SA about her tat when she first posted. I like the image, can't wait to see a picture of the tat itself.

Off to get my hair chopped off. The fantastic hairstylist I found is gone, so once again, I'm trying someone new. Wish me luck.