Pix, he's not being rude, you're just not being polite and welcoming enough! I say, sit on a chair across from him and glare silently until he decides you're a serial killer waiting to snap and gets uncomfortable enough to leave.

I like "refugnant". And "Shakespalin". And

Princess Touchy McFeely of the Snuggletown McFeelys

made me giggle.

I just accidentally started a kerfuffle at work. Now my stomach is upset and I'm regretting the delicious burrito I had for lunch.

But I can see where it's a touchy situation and one you just kind of have to live with.

You just summed up my family. Five days until I go home and have some relaxing abdominal surgery.

Great. Now I feel like I'm gonna barf. Leave it alone, woman, I don't really even care! You passive-aggressive shrew.

Would people like distraction in the form of trying to help me decide what to wear to the Adam Lambert concert tonight? With photos?

Of course, Jilli! By the way, Clovis appears to have hacked into my email. I just forwarded you a message I got (phishing, I suspect) addressed to him.

Pix, I saw! I can assure you, if Clovis hacked your email, he'd be buying fireworks and candy.

So! Outfit dithering!

Stripes and bustle jacket: [link]

Pink skull bustle skirt [link] with pink-trimmed tank top and military jacket with pink buttons? [link]

Also: I need a place to go for a first date. Dinner. So, not too expensive, but something with a decent atmosphere.

Purple! Because it's the only place in Seattle I know!

Pink skulls!!!

Excellent outfit!

Stripes and bustle jacket!