I would miss the outrigger part, Beverly, because paddling is badass. If ever I move back to the bay area, I'd want to join a paddling club up there. (My friend J was chosen as a bridesmaid for a wedding because she could paddle... all the bridesmaids paddled the bride to the wedding while the bride stood on a platform... it's a bit much, but still).

Tahitian hula, on the other hand....? NSM Though my sister danced it for years in high school.

After seeing some great hula at a work event a few years ago, I'm totally into it.

I am also into the fact that my father took hula lessons when he lived in Hawaii as a boy.

Tis raining this morning. The road sounds are so much louder than usual.

Kat - does that mean you want to be in a paddling club to up your bridesmaid odds?

My sister tells me that we're invited to our FTM cousin's wedding in January. He's not in person out to everyone yet (it's been years, but I haven't seen him since the transition, but I've realised that at least partially he's completely male to me now, which is weird), so there's major opportunity for drama. I mean, above and beyond our family and their normal drama.

Mostly I just want a new dress.

For eyeliner, I also really like the Urban Decay 24/7. But, I have found something that works even better for me and is cheaper. The Mally eyeliners at QVC. Not as many colors, but that's okay for me as I usually wear a purple, brown, or charcoal color. [link]

Her mascara is the only mascara I can wear, too.

I have really oily eyelids and allergy issues and her stuff actually stays put all day.

maybe we can hit Park Meadows Sunday after a cruise through the Farmer's Market (didn't go last week and I feel like I missed out).

I'm game - we can figure out a time tonight. Oh, and I'm bringing my huge umbrella just in case it's still raining later.

Is anyone else watching Raising Hope? I'm trying to find one person at work that Gets It when I say "no conundrum!" instead of "no problem!". *pout*

I do not want to go search the interwebs for sites for Leise (because I will Hulk smash), but I will say this - there has to be Japanese sites. When I wanted to to see the coolest in shiny shiny girly girly nail, make-up, and shiny jewelry things I would go to the Japanese stores in NYC. ok, or some of the Korean shops since I used to work right there.

ION - I am using some Capsaicin stuff for my arthritis and OW I must have a ton of small scratches on that hand from weeding. I think I am going to have to take another shower to get it off unless it eases soon.

The Mally eyeliners at QVC.

I've tried them! Sadly, they didn't work for me. I'm glad they work for you, though!

oh and also? I want to go to B'more and take sara shopping.

I'm watching Raising Hope. I knew from the moment they unveiled Virginia's knick-knack hoard in the garage that Maw-Maw's jenga skills were going to come into play .