Tep, hope you are feeling better.

Tons of stick~ma for GC!!

ION- I was thinking in the shower, golly, with my crazy hours these past few days, I haven't talked with dad in all week. And as I got out of the shower, his GF called. Seems the side effects are *really* effecting him. And he has postponed this weeks treatment entirely! Which of course will get tacked on the end. But. The nurses are worried. The doctor says he's looking really pale. Like, too much so. And the only thing he has eaten in 48 hours or so, is yogurt, which the doctor said wasn't such a great idea, and to try and eat cereal at least. So, any extra strength ~ma for him would surely be appreciated. Or maybe an address for magic brownies in central florida?? I dunno.

sticky~ma, GC!

Lots of ma to Tep and Pix and sj, and Nora, that's so infuriating, I don't know what to say.

So I'm thinking about taking the GRE. Except the last time I took it, I was in my early 20's, and I never took even so much as a practice test, let alone a prep course, and I scored really well, so I decided, "OK, I do rally well on standardized tests! Awesome!" Now, in my middle age, I realized, taking a few practice questions, that I have forgotten All The Math. All of it. How do I even get through the day? I guess my iPhone does everything for me.

Lots of ma to Tep and Pix and sj, and Nora, that's so infuriating, I don't know what to say.

This!

Stick but good there, kiddo! Reward will be the most awesome mommies a baby could want.

I am putting together the blog post formatting and publishing my interview with Seanan McGuire, a.k.a. Mira Grant today

Yay!

Sticky~ma, GC!

So who wants to help me choose a shore excursion in Nassau? The dolphin encounters are pretty expensive, but I think they're always in that $150 range, aren't they? So I'm never really going to find a cheaper way to hang out with a dolphin. Although who knows how much dolphin time one actually get in these things. Parasailing could be fun, but $90 for seven minutes seems excessive.

The more affordable option is snorkeling, but do I sail and snorkel, stand up paddle board and snorkel, or power snorkel? Anyone done these things?

The more affordable option is snorkeling, but do I sail and snorkel, stand up paddle board and snorkel, or power snorkel? Anyone done these things?

I grew up in South Florida snorkeling and SCUBA diving. I would've loved the power snorkel option. The sail/snorkel option looks like it has many opportunities for lounging about.

I'd be too chicken to parasail and don't know how the Atlantis dolphon encounters are, although the price is normal. I'd go for the sail and snorkel for sure. I don't get the power snorkel. I always like the quiet lazy snorkel adventure myself. I find myself just gazing in one spot for long stretches of time and not really moving around lots. That and catamarans rock.

eta: 2 votes for sail and snorkel!

I went parasailing once and it was really awesome. Not at all what I expected - i was anticipating a sort of roller-coaster, adrenaline and excitement thing. Instead it was stunningly calm and quiet and almost meditative. That does look a bit pricy though.

Hold on tight, little embryo!

Omnis, is your profile addy good? I can send some suggestions.

That and catamarans rock.

It looks like they're both on a catamaran, but one is power and one is regular.

I don't get the power snorkel. I always like the quiet lazy snorkel adventure myself.

Power snorkeling IS lazy! You don't have to do anything; you just get propelled! I...guess. I snorkeled in Hawaii years ago regular-style and loved it.

Completely OcurrentT: As I was getting ready this morning I happened to remember smonster's sunscreen query is still open, so -

I have pretty sensitive skin too, so I almost never use regular sunscreen on my face. I use moisturizer with sunscreen instead. I don't know if Trader Joe's is geographically viable for you, but if so, I use their "enrich" daily facial lotion for every day. Nice and light, non-greasy, almost fragrance free and only 4 bucks for a good-sized bottle! But - only SPF 15. For days when I know that sun exposure is going to be an issue, I use Eucerin's (wait, had to look it up, they've changed the name) Daily Protection Moisturizing Face Lotion [link] (although I still have the "former look" packaging that specifies "sensitive skin" on the front). Good stuff, SPF 30, a little heavier than TJs, but still not a problem on my SUPER OILY skin.