sprinkles and "hang a u-ey"

ChiKat loves to mock my regional word usage, specifically my tendency to overuse the word "there,"

This is very true. I have mocked her mercilessly over that one because it tickles me so much. And she does say "there" and not "dere."

My u-eys might also be flipped.

I don't think any Chicago has crept into my accent yet.

Could my librarian friend live in Seattle on $38,000 a year?

Timelies all!

I'm so sorry about Rigatoni, Fred.

Could my librarian friend live in Seattle on $38,000 a year?

Define live. What's her lifestyle now? What does she expect to spend on housing? What are her expenses?

Live would mean the ability to afford rent (under $1,000 a month), utilities, heat and all that jazz. I have student loans (which Sallie Mae wants the first huge payment to start on Christmas) and a cell phone bill, food, and probably a car payment since I will have to get my own car when I move. So, basically food, shelter, transportation, cell phone/internet, and student loans. I am not an extravagant person. I do like to shop, but I won't do it if I won't be able to make rent. I like a roof over my head.

Shared housing? Studio?

I was at a Dennys with like 12 standup comedians last month and three guys go into the bathroom after ordering. One comes out and says,

"Do you know what I mean when I say flip the B?" I say, "Yes, take a u-turn, right?"
"No, flip the b!"
"You mean flip the bird?
"No, flick the bean!"

Apparently it's some kind of term for clitoral stimulation and it was the only way he could explain to the other guys how to use the soap dispenser in the bathroom.

Also, does she know which neighborhood her job would be in? That helps narrow things down, including questions like if she really needs a car or not.