Doctors keep trying to diagnose me with anemia, because I'm female and vegan and frequently tired, but every blood test since I was in my early teens has shown my iron level slightly above the normal range. (My rheumatologist's explanation for me being frequently tired is that, since my tendons don't hold my joints together like they're supposed to, my muscles have to work harder, so pretty much any everyday movement uses more energy for me than it does for other people.)
I know I'm a bad poet, but I'm a good man. All I ask is that... is that you try to see me—
William ,'Conversations with Dead People'
Natter 67: Overriding Vetoes
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, nail polish, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Hil R. - Oct 18, 2010 3:03:58 pm PDT #399 of 30001
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l
Atropa - Oct 18, 2010 3:41:37 pm PDT #400 of 30001
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
What emoticon did we come up with for eye-rolling? Because someone left a comment on my blood spatter nail tutorial asking what brands had the MAC Villainous colors.
Zenkitty - Oct 18, 2010 3:43:27 pm PDT #401 of 30001
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
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Atropa - Oct 18, 2010 3:45:39 pm PDT #402 of 30001
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
That's right! I'll just be over here, doing that.
Steph L. - Oct 18, 2010 4:06:31 pm PDT #403 of 30001
the hardest to learn / was the least complicated
The Boy is currently ordering a Superman t-shirt online for Halloween. I convinced him to wear his suit with the t-shirt under it, and when people ask him who he is, to rip open the button down shirt.
What? He had to buy the suit for his mom's funeral, and he said he wanted to find other places to wear it! Plus, he's an adult; he could have said no to my suggestion if he didn't want to be Superman.
(I told him as a bonus, he could change out of the suit later, keep the t-shirt on, put on jeans, and tell people he's Sheldon.)
t edit Plus, at the party we're going to, people will be STUNNED to see him not in a dress and heels. Seriously. I cannot stress enough how shocked they'll be to see him in Serious Men's Attire. Imagine people's reaction if Jilli were to wear jeans, white Keds, and a Justin Bieber t-shirt. THAT kind of stunned.
zuisa - Oct 18, 2010 4:10:33 pm PDT #404 of 30001
call me jacki; zuisa is an internet nick from ancient times =)
The Boy is currently ordering a Superman t-shirt online for Halloween. I convinced him to wear his suit with the t-shirt under it, and when people ask him who he is, to rip open the button down shirt.
I had a friend more or less do that costume, but he kept the buttons open all the time. It was actually really great!!
What is everyone dressing as for Halloween, if you are dressing up? I'm not 100% sure yet, as I don't even have any plans, but I think I will be going as Kim Possible. I have the hair color for it!
Cass - Oct 18, 2010 4:15:24 pm PDT #405 of 30001
Bob's learned to live with tragedy, but he knows that this tragedy is one that won't ever leave him or get better.
Imagine people's reaction if Jilli were to wear jeans, white Keds, and a Justin Bieber t-shirt.
I am trying to eat here, Tep, not be stunned into a coma.
Oooh, I am eating. I had an eggplant that I should have cooked up a few days ago but didn't and so I cubed the best parts and roasted them with garlic and olive oil until cooked and then turned the heat up and caramelized them a bit. On top of lemon pepper paparadelle. It's yummy bliss.
Calli - Oct 18, 2010 4:15:31 pm PDT #406 of 30001
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
What is everyone dressing as for Halloween, if you are dressing up?
I'm going to Amyth's Being Human party, so I'll be a vampire, ghost, or werewolf. I haven't decided which to go with. I'm thinking wearing gray and carrying a mug of tea about will get it done.
Steph L. - Oct 18, 2010 4:16:09 pm PDT #407 of 30001
the hardest to learn / was the least complicated
What is everyone dressing as for Halloween, if you are dressing up?
Probably a witch, just because I already have the parts of the costume, and the party is this coming weekend and I'm disinclined to go shop for a different costume.
Steph L. - Oct 18, 2010 4:16:54 pm PDT #408 of 30001
the hardest to learn / was the least complicated
Imagine people's reaction if Jilli were to wear jeans, white Keds, and a Justin Bieber t-shirt.
I am trying to eat here, Tep, not be stunned into a coma.
I am saying! That's how shocked people will be at The Boy in a men's suit! (Which he looks awesome in, I must say. Though I am biased.)