Ironic, right, because "the old fashioned way" in so many cultures, throughout history, was indeed getting set up by your parents.

I know, right? If my mom were known for her scintillating wit, she would have shot back, "This IS the old-fashioned way!"

But good for you, P-C. You're coming into your own.

That was not how I envisioned that conversation going. I had been putting it off since last week, and I had this whole thing where I was going to calmly quit the process instead of get all emotional like I always do, but I am seriously, seriously, seriously tired of her constantly assuming that the reason I'm resistant to an arranged marriage is because I have some secret girlfriend because if it weren't for her constant oppression and brainwashing, I might actually be capable of having a functional relationship with a woman. I've missed out on all the regular mating rituals during my development process. I don't know how to do any of it.

You're doing a good job, P-C. Hang in there.

Kitty is so wee that I am sitting upright and she is perched on my boobs and one shoulder.

MAKE THE SNOW STOP. MAKE. IT. STOP. We have no more room for any more snow ever ever ever. None zero nada zip. And squat for good measure. NO it is not allowed to snow on Tuesday. Just. No.

::ahem:: ok better now.

I tried to use Orajel on my wisdom tooth socket. It worked, but also numbed about a third of my tongue. This feels weird.

smonster, I'm so glad you took foster kitty to the vet. Poor wee thing. Many hugs for you and her.

P-C, I hope you feel better soon - physically and emotionally.

Help. Get me off this phone. She. Um. No!

I should explain.

On the phone with okcupid gal that I'm supposed to have a date with on Saturday. a) she LOVES Fox News. b) she doesn't know what NPR is. c) Her favorite tv show is Fox Sports. She got mad at her kid for deleting the pre-game show, because she wanted to hear the banter of Terry and the guys.

You really need to get out of Texas.

should I cancel Saturday?

That is pretty scary, o_a. I do know successful couples with vastly different political opinions and interests. It depends on how many checks you have in the Pro column. If it is all crazy making, then cancel.

I had a rather good day. Started with a good massage, followed by sushi (sadly, the grocery store variety - for some reason sushi places in outer SE portland don't like to stay open after 9pm on weekdays. jerks.) and the made cupcaked for a baby shower tomorrow. Oh, and picked up some super cute bibs for the shower. It's a second baby, so they have the basics covered but i figure you can never have too many bibs. Now catching up on Chuck with a cat in the lap. Indeed, a good day. I spread the ~ma liberally like fluffy cream cheese frosting (of which i have extra.)

eta: and indoor gardening! Tested some samples in preparation for planting bluberries, and started indoor seedlings for broccoli, squash, lemon cukes, cilantro (shut it) and echinacea.