Erin, you are a very good stepmom.

I need a pep-talk. I'm about to create a PayPal donate button and post about it on LJ, because everything that has happened has left my Dad with some pretty steep bills. But I'm a tiny bit freaked out by it. I know people want to help, and I've helped others in similar situations. And yet ... yeah. I need a pep-talk. Help?

Jilli, there are a great many people who care dearly for you and have likely wished they could do something, anything to help you during these last couple months, and this will be a way for them to feel useful. It's as much for them as it is for you.

I heard a great quote the other day about how those who are truly wise know when to ask for help but of course I can't find it now.

It does take courage to ask but I can't think of anyone braver than you, Jilli.

edit: what P-C said, too.

Meara'ing, baby. Deal:

First thing's first: Fred Pete, my deepest sympathies. You're in my thoughts.

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I think guests have every right to ask for accommodations. However, the time to do this is BEFORE accepting the invitation, not at the front door.

This. Take my mom as an example. She's terrified of dogs and cats. Some of our extended family have dogs and cats. And she can't be in the same room with them. But they know that in advance.

I think guests have every right to ask for accommodations. However, the time to do this is BEFORE accepting the invitation, not at the front door.

So, basically, yeah.

The last time they were over, they asked us to put the tv IN EMELINE'S ROOM.

I've been watching TV since I was one year old or so. I think I turned out OK. Also? It's a fucking ridic request. God.

Haven't gotten confirmation from my potential date for tomorrow, which is mildly annoying. We've been struggling to find a time to get together.

If your date is/was anything like me, I'd take the first conversation that you managed to set a date in as "OK, there's a date", followed by a text about two hours before the date as an easy reminder and if I'm in the mood (as it tends to be me, who hates dating, the mood isn't something to rely on).

You really, really don't want to do that. I will use everything in my power, and when my anger is finally ignited, empires shake and kings tremble. Usually I can't be arsed. But if I have to, I will bring everything I have to bear on it. And hon, I DON'T LIKE YOU. I will fuck your world UP.

I'm gonna vote for Erin if she ever run for anything, just because of it.

Jilli - sometimes, just reading others' blogs made me feel better. And I think you're providing an important service to Goth community and internet community in your site. And sometimes, just sometimes, people love to give back to a place/person that gave them a warm fuzzy feeling before. So yes, by all means - do it. Think of it as another way your readers might thank you with.

And last. Happy potential news. It's really only all open an optional and nothing's written even in pixels and all, but after asking about my plans for next year, I've been told today by a leader in an international feminist network that I may want to send my resume there. There (well, the headquarters), btw, is Montreal.

OMG. WANT. Wow. Wow. And wow. But that could be awesome, and it arrived in the perfect timing, when I started to worry about my employability in the market for next year.

Edit: added Jilli and better post break.

It does take courage to ask but I can't think of anyone braver than you, Jilli.

Ahahahahahaha. Ha. Um. Thank you for that very kind compliment. I haven't felt very brave lately.

It's as much for them as it is for you.

I know that, really I do. But thank you for reminding me.

Jilli, what P-C said. It's customary in my family to give a sympathy card with some money if there has been a loss, especially if there has been a financial hardship. You're internet friends haven't had the opportunity to do that for you and your dad, so I think the paypal link is a great idea. I'm sorry your dad is in a difficult position.

Okay, I made the post on LJ. Now to link it through my other social networking sites, and keep my fingers crossed that people don't think I'm an ass for doing this.

Crossing fingers for you, Jilli.

And those who think you're an ass because of it, well, all I'm saying is that I might have to talk with them. Privately. With a knitting needle.

Shir, I love your mearas and I wouldn't do this unless I'd heard you ask for English pointers in the past.

homely = not very pretty.

My sister did not know this. She's the 'girly' one in our family and one time after she'd spent a couple hours primping in the bathroom, my grandmother told her, "even after all that you still manange to look homely*" Meg thanked her quite sincerely and I think it was the best comeback any of us ever got at Mom's mom, even though we had to explain it to Meg later.

In cleansing news- 100% grapefruit juice is tasty! I shied away in the past because I thought grapefruit required sugar but this stuff is so good I had to double check the label.

*I know, grammas, right?