Can't even shout, Can't even cry. The Gentlemen are coming by. Looking in windows, knocking on doors. They need to take seven, and they might take yours. Can't call to mom, can't say a word. You're gonna die screaming but you won't be heard.

Dream Girl ,'Bring On The Night'


Spike's Bitches 42: Which question do you want me to answer first?  

[NAFDA] Spike-centric discussion. Lusty, lewd (only occasionally crude), risqué (and frisqué), bawdy (Oh, lawdy!), flirty ('cuz we're purty), raunchy talk inside. Caveat lector.


Atropa - Oct 29, 2008 9:22:05 am PDT #9574 of 10001
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.

you could also ask an eastcoaster to make the call. It's only five hours for us.

Oooooh, that's a good point. Because while I'm mostly okay with the notion of the pet DJ ordering bras for me, I suspect Pete would be a trifle unnerved. (Because the pet DJ is a cheerful letch, and while he doesn't smarm at ME, perhaps I shouldn't ask him to order me undergarments.)


Deena - Oct 29, 2008 9:25:00 am PDT #9575 of 10001
How are you me? You need to stop that. Only I can be me. ~Kara

And to you, sj!

Thanks, Andi.

I just called the mortgage company to explain why the house payment is going to be late. They were surprisingly kind about it and all is well. Such a relief.


sj - Oct 29, 2008 9:29:02 am PDT #9576 of 10001
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."

TCG's step-mother is going to meet us there. We've gotten this close to the election without discussing it. I'm hoping our luck holds out tonight.


Nora Deirdre - Oct 29, 2008 9:38:39 am PDT #9577 of 10001
I’m responsible for my own happiness? I can’t even be responsible for my own breakfast! (Bojack Horseman)

oof, car~ma to Deena and sj. I'm glad the mortgage company was understanding.

I think Tom's interview went well. It's a 1 year contract job and the money would be less than ideal but it's at Haaavaaahhd and it's better than nothing, at this point.

He has another interview with a regular non higher education company this afternoon. He came back to my office to eat lunch (leftovers) and change his clothes and return some calls. It's tough to do 2 interviews in one day, the one he just had lasted well over 2 hours. So, continued job~ma and energy~ma for Tom would be most appreciated!

He has another interview tomorrow morning in the 'burbs (not the ones near us, unfortunately.)


Deena - Oct 29, 2008 9:41:33 am PDT #9578 of 10001
How are you me? You need to stop that. Only I can be me. ~Kara

I'm hoping our luck holds out tonight.

Oh yeah.

Jilli, I'm sure you know a million people who would order your undergarments for you, but I wouldn't mind doing it at all.


Vortex - Oct 29, 2008 9:52:42 am PDT #9579 of 10001
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman

Oooooh, that's a good point

I'd be happy to call if need be. I love talking to English people ;)

It's a 1 year contract job and the money would be less than ideal but it's at Haaavaaahhd and it's better than nothing, at this point.

He'll make all kinds of contacts there.


Nora Deirdre - Oct 29, 2008 10:06:35 am PDT #9580 of 10001
I’m responsible for my own happiness? I can’t even be responsible for my own breakfast! (Bojack Horseman)

He'll make all kinds of contacts there.

Yep, that is the big upside. Once you're in, it's much easier to move around. Benefits are good too.


Vortex - Oct 29, 2008 10:10:00 am PDT #9581 of 10001
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman

Exactly. A good computer guy/gal is worth their weight in gold at a university. If yours is really good, you try not to tell people or they'll try to poach.


Frankenbuddha - Oct 29, 2008 10:36:40 am PDT #9582 of 10001
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"

I know temping at Harvard got me through a bad year until I got a job with my current company. Plus, your employee ID can get you into Widener Library. No lending privilages, but man what an awesome library to just soak up the atmosphere of.


Glamcookie - Oct 29, 2008 10:41:29 am PDT #9583 of 10001
I know my own heart and understand my fellow man. But I am made unlike anyone I have ever met. I dare to say I am like no one in the whole world. - Anne Lister

Smooth~surgery~ma to The Boy and lavender~scented~calm~ma to Steph. You definitely deserve a damn break, lady.

Job~ma to Tom!

I've been ignoring the friend requests from Dad's pals, but they send them again and again. The only nice thing I can say about it is that two of them have said I look exactly like my Mom (one even said, "Hi, little Debbie!"), which is a complete compliment as my mom is smoking hot.