Am now discussing with cousins. We normally don't respond to anything she says because it's often ridiculous stuff. But in ignoring all the crazy, we didn't respond when she was upset about our adopted cousin meeting his bio family. So now rather than feel like we just don't pay attention to the old folks, she'll feel like we're just picking on her.

I don't know. I get upset when people say crap like that, knowing (or rather wrongly thinking) they're amongst people who think like they do. And everyone's smiling smugly to themselves, because hey, we all know it's true.

Of course I know it's also kicking a hornet's nest.

JenP, I'll have pictures up later this week, but I'm sure you'll find them before then. Heh.

Jilli, the panel wasn't as insane and shrieky as last year's! The room didn't even fill up. And Rorschach didn't ask a question. I'm sure you've read recaps already, but I think the best thing that came out of it for me was the promise that Hargreaves's alien form is awesome (but not in the next volume, alas).

Jilli, the panel wasn't as insane and shrieky as last year's! The room didn't even fill up.

Probably because there's been no new comics from him, no new music from MCR, and no one felt brave enough to ask about either his ridiculous hair or why did Bob leave the band OMG.

why did Bob leave the band OMG

::weeps bitterly::

Those are all excellent points!

I could have gotten there a few minutes before and gotten in. It was weird. I walked into the previous panel, so I had a pretty good seat.

I don't know. I get upset when people say crap like that, knowing (or rather wrongly thinking) they're amongst people who think like they do. And everyone's smiling smugly to themselves, because hey, we all know it's true.

Of course I know it's also kicking a hornet's nest.

All of that, yes.

I made a dinner which was so delicious, I ate too much of it! Meatballs with the Turkish meatball seasoning I bought there (it just says "Meatball seasoning" so I don't actually know what it is), tzatziki, and rice. If I had thought of the meatballs ahead of time, I would have put mint instead of dill into the cucumber salad, which would have been more Turkish and less Greek, but oh well.

Q: Could ita have dressed more like a schoolgirl today?
A: Yes. She could have worn knee socks and mary janes.

Q: Did ita realise she was dressed like a schoolgirl?
A: No.

Q: Would ita wear her prep school uniform socially if she could find it again?
A: Yes, pretty much.

Signed,
Mutton.

JenP, I'll have pictures up later this week, but I'm sure you'll find them before then. Heh.

I look forward to it, P-C! And thanks for trying, Jilli. Now that I'm home, I'm going to try a little google-fu.

My friend just had a pool put in, and she invited me over for swimming and BBQ yesterday, and it was so. much. fun. I love pools. I even braved bathing suit shopping in July for it. Found one at Torrid of all places - I'd never been in there before, because I'm well above the age of the target demographic, but there were quite a few things that I liked and would not look ridiculous on a woman of a certain age. Huh. Love the bathing suit - and it was only $30 (50% off markdown price) - score!

Q: Could ita have dressed more like a schoolgirl today?

I had a short black plaid pleated skirt I used to wear with mary jane-type shoes at work back in ... 1994? 1995? And I loved the outfit, but then a guy at work who was semi-creepy made a bunch of remarks about Catholic schoolgirls and fantasies and I never wanted to wear it again, there or elsewhere.

Spinach empanada for dinner. And a fauxshake.

Despite my travel tomorrow essentially not being that much different a schedule than a normal day (I just have to get up earlier) and not really needing to pack anything, I am in travel tizzy. And Weds I'm having a carpenter come out to give me advice on my doors/see if she can manage it. And Thurs, I have someone from [link] to pick up my old Nat'l Geographics and assorted magazines. But I have to figure out which box they are in.

I'm seeing my aunt tomorrow!