Hah! Ugh, sj, that sounds horrid. You want me to come over and have a come to jesus? I'm in the mood for some ass-kickin'.

Because...

I got my direct deposit yesterday. First paycheck since October, right? I checked my on-line account at 1:30 pm yesterday, and there it is! Woo, right?! So I make a few purchases: script, book, candle, dinner.

This morning I head out to get gas and smokes. DECLINED. WTF? I go home, check in -- and the deposit is NOT THERE. I call the bank, and they're like "Nope, not here." and I can't contact the department that works the direct deposits till Monday, of course.

WTFF?! How can it appear and disappear? This is people's money you are fucking with. I tell you, though, I am NOT paying for any OD charges that accumulate. The money was IN THERE when I made the purchases.

GGGRRRRRRRRR.

There is only one solution, sj. Go with TCG to his gig, and on your way out the door, put a cd of Sousa marches on full blast, and set the stereo to repeat.

Sure! I'll even feed you for your trouble.

How aggravating, Erin.

I hope your neighbor chills the fuck out, sj.

Ooh, it's New Hair Day?

My favorite holiday! We should celebrate every spring.

I wanna play!

Short, blue...looks like you! (Not that you look like a Smurf.) Looks great, Jessimoon.

Cash, go get a haircut. You're falling behind.

Since we're talking hair, I'm still loving my new cut, though I think it needs to go a bit shorter. Elongated pixie was how the guy described it.

Also, I had to leave so I didn't get a chance to comment on this from Natter the other day:

I did a little cheerleading, but you really pulled yourself out of a dark time and place.

But thanks. It's nice to remember that, and sometimes I don't.

I love that cut on you, Brenda. You're thinking a little longer in back?

But thanks. It's nice to remember that, and sometimes I don't.

Plus: lost weight, cool new haircut, job success.

I got my hair cut yesterday, too! Everyone's feelin' the spring, evidently.

She did a great job, too. I wasn't loving the previous cut I got -- too layer-y in the back, growing out into a mini-mullet -- and she trimmed and shaped it nicely. The front is a deep-side part asymmetrical, bob chop, angling down from the ears to fall at my chin. Very nice.

She also told me to call and schedule bang trims, and she would keep the back even while I'm growing out those layers. Nice! I LIKE YOU, STYLIST MELANIE!

You're thinking a little longer in back?

More the opposite. Closer to actual pixie.

I think that would work on you, cause you've got some curls and body. It was a big FAIL on me.