That sucks that they cannot be together on their anniversary, Ginger. It's got to be so tough.

The rehab place where he is is part of an elaborate gated retirement community, and I couldn't help thinking that the retirement community would be a great place to survive the zombie apocalypse.

ETA: "Cocoon and Zombies", anyone?

Good on yez, Ginger and WindSparrow.

Daniel, how scary! I’m glad they figured out the problem.

Continued ~ma to ND. Another week in the hospital really sucks.

Yay, Trudy!

{{{{Stephanie}}}

I'm not that entirely sure I'd like to date people who read the same shit I read.

There is some overlap in what TCG and I read, and I love it when we can discuss every little detail of a book we both red.

Bad diamond shoe day. Mom and I went everywhere looking for a simple dress for my wedding and found nothing. It’s too late to order a proper wedding dress, and I way overdid it walking today. I am ridiculously cranky right now, and the body image demons are attacking.

It's got high metal fences, individual houses, apartments, a lake and medical facilities. I bet it has an emergency generator.

Go for it, WS. We're watching you.

Oops, I forgot to say...

Stephanie, it's perfectly normal to be brought down by that and be concerned. I can't tell you how many days I have where I feel hated by the world. Glad you have the Buffistas to tell you how swell you are!

Darn it. Hemoglobin deferral.

ETA: Best test was 12.4, cut off is 12.5. I haven't taken my vitamins (with iron) this week, so ya know, maybe if I actually do take them regularly, next time they are here, I'll be ready for them.

It’s too late to order a proper wedding dress,

A "proper" wedding dress is just a dress that you love and want to get married in! You don't have to go to a bridal store to get one or have a dressmaker make it for you.

What are you thinking you want to wear? Also, when are you getting hitched again?

Also, have you checked out offbeatbride.com? There are million ideas on there for wedding outfits. Possibly too many ideas but I'd be happy to help you look!

A "proper" wedding dress is just a dress that you love and want to get married in! You don't have to go to a bridal store to get one or have a dressmaker make it for you.

Oh, I know, the wedding dress shop was my last stop. I want a white silk dress with a skirt big enough to wear a crinoline under it. But I can't find anything. I just ordered something that Val found for me the other day, but I think it is going to be a size to small. The wedding is November 12th. I know I should have been looking months ago, but my brain was elsewhere.

At least you tried, Andi.

I hope the wedding dress search becomes more fun and successful soon, sj.

Also, Stephanie is awesome and her neighbors and boss should quit being mean. Buncha jerks.

I'm sorry I'm being so whiny. I just really overdid it today.