Steph, it sounds like this might be related to the abdominal pain you've been having - like you were blocked up and your body is now resolving the situation as best it knows how. So um, probably a good sign, if not terribly pleasant?

Thanks, Aims!

My hairdresser broke the rules and called me to tell me where she is now located. I just got her message, and if I am hearing the name of her new salon correctly, then it is not very conveniently located to either where I live or Mom's. I called her back and left a message, but I'm torn about what to do.

sj, maybe she'll have a recommendation for you of someone who is conveniently located. It seems like something they'd be asked about all the time for that very reason.

We're ordering in Chipotle for lunch, which is making me laugh and laugh. My stomach actually thinks it sounds *good* (which stands to reason, since I haven't eaten much since lunch yesterday).

But I'm thinking -- a vegetarian burrito with no salsa whatsoever would actually be bland-ish, wouldn't it? The rice isn't spicy, nor is the tortilla or sour cream or lettuce. The guacamole, IIRC, isn't what I would call spicy, and I think the pinto beans are pretty bland.

I might try it. Avoiding salsa will be the key, I think.

I'm having a bloody mary for breakfast! Which is perfect since I didn't bring any money today and this will help keep me full until I can run home and grab something.

Work boyfriend went home for the weekend, and I miss him. Will no one go have a smoke with me?

I think that as long as you avoid any and all tomatoes, Teppy, it could be considered bland.

I won't smoke with you DJ, but I would have joined you for a bloody mary.

21 minutes left of work for me, yay!

eta: the power outage in downtown dc today missed our doggy's daycare by 1 block - so she can stay there and play for the afternoon, double yay!

Might even want to skip the sour cream, Teppy...but really, trust your tummy. Rice and beans and tortilla sounds pretty darn bland to me, though.

The bloody mary is way yum! It's got habenero pepper which ups the spicy, which I like.

Did I know this? I mean, not like it's surprising given how long you two have been together and the whole trying to get pregnant thing, but SQUEE! I'm so happy for you (and so happy that our state is doing the right thing, for once).

We weren't going to get married unless the benefits were better than those you get being domestic partners (as we are already DPs). Then GF thought about it and said we definitely should do it for political reasons. People have fought very hard to get this right and everyone should be able to get married if they want to. So I'm pretty sure we're going to do it. Just go to City Hall and tie the knot :) I'm just pleased as hell that I got my bracelet out of it! Ridiculously priced, but I do love it and I think I'm going to get our wedding date (and maybe our initials) engraved once we decide what it'll be. I know two other same-sex couples who are also planning to get married. Yay!