I need to get in the shower. I have plans in 45 minutes with a friend I haven't seen in ages. I want to see her and have some social time (because, really, I haven't done that with ANYONE in weeks), but I just can't seem to find the energy. For some reason a day at home sounds fabulous.

ETA: GC, I can't. I have to sign a waiver that I haven't seen the letter when I send this packet.

you won't have seen the letter. She's not going to just sign what you send her, you are providing her with a draft, which she is free to use or not. You will have no idea what she's done.

Yes, what Vortex said. I didn't see the final version - just provided her with a draft that she was free to change as she wanted.

I like the way the smart chicks think there. Suggestions /= final letter.

You are absolutely correct. I did do that a couple of times in college when a professor was lagging. Luckily (since I am really uncomfortable with writing even a draft of my own recommendation in this instance), I don't think it will be necessary in this situation, but thank you.

Does anyone know how long it takes your body to regenerate, say, two pints of blood?

This site [link] at the University of Illinois says (regarding a 1 pint donation):

After donating blood, you replace these red blood cells within 3 to 4 weeks. It takes eight weeks to restore the iron lost after donating.

when I am queen, I will buy another wee house. I love this one - the Spite House in Alexandria: [link]

Man, I not only already filed my taxes, I've already received both federal and state refunds.

So, when I find out TODAY that I'll be getting a 1099 that should apply to the taxes I ALREADY FILED, well, I get a bit HACKED OFF.

I mean, DAMN. It's *your* responsibility to get me the 1099 on time!

Grr.

My flu has morphed into an endlessly running nose. Which I guess means my sinuses are draining or something, because the pressure in my head has gone all weird, which makes me feel a little tipsy.

This was me, yesterday. The tipsy feeling is gone today, if that helps. Feel better soon!

I'll be teaching here in October: [link]

Yay! The summer abroad program was the one thing I regretted not doing. Going for the CILI certificate gave me the perfect reason, but it never came together. Are you working with Dr. L on this?

Sox, that's a beautiful house! You obviously took great care in restoring and updating it. I love the tilework in the bathroom, and the reading nook looks so cozy. Now to the important stuff: May your realtor break his fingers installing his next "For Sale" sign, lose his business cards and cell phone forever, and trip himself up in the strings from open house ballons, tossing him into a muddy front yard every time. And may everyone in his geographic region decide to use another realtor, because nothing says "You suck!" better than no commissions.

My DH told me this morning that he hadn't gone to the Post Office with something like he'd promised me (two weeks ago) because he's "been busy." I called BS on this excuse, he whined, fumed, and finally sent it off today. He just sent me an email to apologize for being an arse since the task took him seven minutes.

Are you sure we didn't marry the same man? These DHs of ours make me want to bang my head on the wall sometimes.

So, when I find out TODAY that I'll be getting a 1099 that should apply to the taxes I ALREADY FILED, well, I get a bit HACKED OFF.

I don't blame you. Go back and file an amended return, though. I forgot (with a W-2 for chump change) and it triggered an audit. That nightmare was with me for a little over a year by the time it was all said and done. I wouldn't wish that process on anyone, including a neo-con.