That video is so awesome -- well worth watching the whole thing.

I worked for two years in a country where it didn't get above freezing *in the school I worked in*.

So if I wanna complain about 40 degrees and rainy, I shall. Honestly I'd rather have snow than cold rain. Although 5 degrees is a bit much.

It was 5 this morning. Just saying.

Someone is pretty much always colder than you are. It doesn't make you warm, does it?

And you said you needed no validation, ita.

And now, a picture of a dog wearing a scuba suit: [link]

And you said you needed no validation, ita.

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oh, man, just catching up! I can't believe I missed the engagement ring conversation...so I'm starting it again. Here's mine:

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(sorry if I've posted this already. I'm a total nerd for my engagement/wedding plans right now.)

It's vintage (20s or 30s, lady we got it from didn't have exact date) and we got it at a flea market, the Big Flea, which is kind of hilarious to me. Fiance was more insistent about there being a ring than I was, neither of us bought into the 3 Months Salary bullshit, I didn't want a new diamond ring, wasn't sure I wanted a diamond. As I was looking on Etsy mostly, this sort of style of ring stood out as something I thought I would feel good about wearing all the time so that's what we began looking for. The lady we bought from had about a dozen rings I wanted to try and she made them all the same (reasonable) price so I didn't have to take that into account. Also, she has the same last name as my fiance!

I LOVE my ring. LOVE IT.

I also love offbeatbride and I Loooooooooove the woman making my dress (and her partner).

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We talked about what I wanted a bit on the phone then I came in for a consultation and she started by saying, "I'm thinking of Elizabeth Taylor in Butterfield 8 for the neckline."

So perfect for me!!! And it's not really going to be that spendy considering. Unfortunately I now want all my clothing custom made.

How many things are wrong with this ad?

Weird old ad for dishwasher: "A 10-Year-Old Can Do It Blindfolded!"

Fiance was more insistent about there being a ring than I was,

I think that's the case for a lot of the more-conservative wedding/marriage decisions among my female friends. They don't necessarily care about (the ring/changing their name/whatever), but it matters to the guy, so they go along. Which I think is totally fine!

Should I facebook-friend my little election buddy, even though I only know his full name because I heard him giving someone his email address? Is that stalkery?