So this is a slightly out of focus picture of the tangerine lantern. [link] Super fun!
Funny thing about black and white. You mix it together and you get gray. And it doesn't matter how much white you try and put back in, you're never gonna get anything but gray.
Lilah ,'Destiny'
Natter 69: Practically names itself.
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Kat - Feb 25, 2012 6:05:46 pm PST #23734 of 30001
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo
meara - Feb 25, 2012 6:07:21 pm PST #23735 of 30001
I, too, have heard the love of Tom Bihn--and since they're in Seattle I've contemplated going over to their factory and checking it out (they're open one or two days a week)
§ ita § - Feb 25, 2012 6:08:24 pm PST #23736 of 30001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
Thanks, Hec!
Zenkitty - Feb 25, 2012 6:23:47 pm PST #23737 of 30001
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
I used to use GABA when I was stressed out at work. As did a friend of mine. I can't believe I forgot about it. I ought to get some more. It wasn't Xanax-levels of relaxation, but you know... sometimes a little relaxation is enough.
Atropa - Feb 25, 2012 6:42:12 pm PST #23738 of 30001
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
Hec, thank you!
I am suddenly in a meh mood for no reason. Friends were over earlier today, I've got a bunch of great stuff together to make Bags Of Mystery! for the upcoming Time Travelers' Rummage sale, and there is possibly going to be an interview loop next week for a full-time job. But no, I am meh. Not cool, brain chemicals, not cool.
DavidS - Feb 25, 2012 6:43:02 pm PST #23739 of 30001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Thanks, Hec!
De nada.
Burrell - Feb 25, 2012 7:18:30 pm PST #23740 of 30001
Why did Darth Vader cross the road? To get to the Dark Side!
It wasn't Xanax-levels of relaxation, but you know... sometimes a little relaxation is enough.
That's good to know, Zen. I think I'll try it.
Scrappy - Feb 25, 2012 8:39:15 pm PST #23741 of 30001
Life moves pretty fast. You don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.
What is this GABA of which you speak?
Steph L. - Feb 25, 2012 8:43:29 pm PST #23742 of 30001
That which does not kill you should RUN
I am considering adding GABA to my night routine on those nights when I can't stop perseverating on something, but not sure. The best article I read on the subject said GABA probably doesn't pass the brain-blood barrier and so any relaxing effect is mostly placebo.
GABA reduces levels of norepinephrine, which is the neurotransmitter responsible for vigilance and arousal (not sexual -- just, as in, being alert and so forth). So, too much norepinephrine, and you're wired and kind of like the dog in "Up," constantly going "squirrel!" GABA reduces norepinephrine, although right now I don't remember how, and I'm a little too tired to find links.
But then, like you said, I'm not sure it crosses the blood-brain barrier. But maybe it doesn't need to. Now I'm intrigued and want to google.
meara - Feb 25, 2012 8:43:50 pm PST #23743 of 30001
OK, I leave super early tomorrow--what am I forgetting to pack?? I know there's something.