Something weird in the mail: I got a prepay master card from something called Achieve. Near as I can guess, it has no money on it, the idea is I load it at a local business that services these thing (legit businesses, CVS and Giant) and use as a sort of debit card. But 1) I never signed up for anything like this and 2) it's not associated with any of my banks. So all I can guess is it is a fishing expedition of some sort? Not particularly nefarious or illegal, just weird?

I'll do some more research, but I can just shred it and never activate it and it'll all be good (and check my credit annually, too.) eta: definitely a fishing expedition to accrue fees.

Let me distract you then, Cash, by noting that San Francisco is having a roller derby Halloween event called Trick or Beat Down.

Oh, those B.A.D Girls know how to party. I'm jealous and wish I could be there.

I took a nap when I got the kids home from swim lessons tonight. But I have a ton of stuff to do before the first of our two Halloween parties tomorrow.

I *really* do not like being sent unsolicited cards in the mail that could be stolen. Freaks me the fuck out.

That's super weird Sara--do try have a number to call?

I developed a HUGE crush on a guy I worked with once because he smelled like my ex who smelled amazing. I really had to keep reminding myself that I wasn't interested in this stranger AT ALL, I just missed my ex's skin.

I once freaked myself out on a business trip where I think I had grabbed a new trial size deodorant and suddenly was smelling an ex all over. Mustve been the same one she used, but until then I had no idea I associated a smell with her!

I think the smell center in the brain is closest to the memory center or something to that effect. Makes smells very powerful memories.

Yes, but I don't want to risk accidentally activating it. I googled post-post, and it's legit, but shady/exploitative. Activation fees, use fees. I wouldn't have gone with something like that anyway, but I want to make sure it's not in my credit history. I'm still looking into that.

(Especially confusing was that I volunteered to be a mystery shopper for the Y, and that comes with a $50 visa prepaid, but I didn't think they'd picked their mystery shoppers yet.)

Well, that's extra confusing. Maybe check with the Y before shredding?

Well, the Y said explicitly Visa, so that I think is cleared up. And I'm pretty sure (after thinking about it) I'll get it in a Y envelope (if they pick me) with explicit explanations about what it is.

Ah, that makes sense. Unsolicited credit like things are freaky, indeed.

Okay, I don't think the Excedrin Migraine is working at all tonight. Day two and a half of the migraine. It really sucks that ita and Betsy and others have to go through this so often.