So, how was your summer? Mine was fun. Saw some fish. Went mad with hunger. Hallucinated a whole bunch.

Angel ,'Conviction (1)'


Natter 58: Let's call Venezuela!  

Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.


Kat - Apr 29, 2008 11:23:54 am PDT #4105 of 10001
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo

I found my shocking statistic of the day at the College Board website.

The difference in median income between an african american male who graduated from high school and one who didn't is only $600.


Jesse - Apr 29, 2008 11:25:48 am PDT #4106 of 10001
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.

What's the stat for whitey?

ION, I'm cracking up listening to my coworker give directions to a cab driver who has her mother in the back seat.


§ ita § - Apr 29, 2008 11:38:55 am PDT #4107 of 10001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.

The difference in median income between an african american male who graduated from high school and one who didn't is only $600

How uninspiring! As well as the white man's numbers, I'd like to see how a college education plays into that. I mean, if the high school graduate numbers include college grads and the difference is still only $600, why go into all that debt?

I learnt a shocking fact from manswers last week--just asking the apparent hooker if she's a cop isn't enough. A cop doesn't have to tell you the truth in that situation. Apparently the best bet is to ask if they'll do paid nude modelling for you (cops likely won't bother), and if they are willing to negotiate, move on (hookers likely won't bother).

My god, I have something stuck between my teeth and no floss and I can't get to it with my fingernails and there is no way this can end well.


DavidS - Apr 29, 2008 11:38:57 am PDT #4108 of 10001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

The difference in median income between an african american male who graduated from high school and one who didn't is only $600.

I can see that. The job options for being only a high school grad are going to be pretty similar to somebody who drops out. Some kind of labor or retail position.


Emily - Apr 29, 2008 11:44:56 am PDT #4109 of 10001
"In the equation E = mc⬧, c⬧ is a pretty big honking number." - Scola

Started wearing everyday makeup at, ooh, 32. What can I say, it always seemed like too much trouble. It wasn't until I started feeling like I looked washed out that I had the motivation. It's an extra 5 minutes earlier I HAVE to be out of bed in order to get to work [kinda] on time!


Nora Deirdre - Apr 29, 2008 11:45:06 am PDT #4110 of 10001
I’m responsible for my own happiness? I can’t even be responsible for my own breakfast! (Bojack Horseman)

Yes, I think the real income differences occur with college degrees now, instead of high school.


Sophia Brooks - Apr 29, 2008 11:46:30 am PDT #4111 of 10001
Cats to become a rabbit should gather immediately now here

oh yeah. you have to have at least a bachelors to be hired as the lowest level secretary at my university, which pays about $8.00/hour. Weirdly, they don't seem to want to take on degreed people as housekeepers, who actually make more than that!


Emily - Apr 29, 2008 11:47:09 am PDT #4112 of 10001
"In the equation E = mc⬧, c⬧ is a pretty big honking number." - Scola

It might mean getting someone anyone to do a decent color match for foundation though.

AcrosstheHall!Teacher and I went and got makeovers at Origins in July (and then spent way too much money, but that's beside the point). At least, I think it matches. On the other hand, I have a terrible eye for that kind of thing and no one is likely to tell me, "Hey Em, your face and neck are different colors!" So what do I know?


shrift - Apr 29, 2008 11:53:43 am PDT #4113 of 10001
"You can't put a price on the joy of not giving a shit." -Zenkitty

I think I finally found a hotel for the bachelorette party. I just need to check that they don't require a multiple-night stay.

Making plans with people who are paralyzingly indecisive? Not fun.


§ ita § - Apr 29, 2008 11:58:47 am PDT #4114 of 10001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.

Making plans with people who are paralyzingly indecisive? Not fun.

Ugh.

I hate that.

Not that it really makes me more decisive, but still.

I'll never make it to everyday makeup, I think. But every now and again I want to make it look like I haven't given up on the outside world, and I'd hate for anyone to expire from the surprise of seeing me painted.

I actually like putting it on, and like the various looks I can achieve. It just seems to fall by the wayside early on in.