Happy Birthdya, sumi!

((((Tom S.))))

I've become convinced that prescribing psych meds is an art, not a science. There are enough meds out there, and the reaction of any person to any particular med unpredictable enough, that it's about 1.5 steps above a guessing game.

Speaking of hair cuts, I know I need a new stylist, because with my hair now going curly (post-surgery), my old one has no idea how to cut it properly. I'm thinking about calling Mario Tricocci and seeing if I can get a consultation with one of their people. If she can give me some good ideas, I'll go back and have her cut it. It'll be pricey, but worth it to have it done properly for once.

I suspect a part of the issue is that (a) I really only go to him when I have a problem, and (b) my biggest problem to date has been the issue with My Nemesis. Which leads me to think he's convinced himself this is a personality conflict and I'm just being too hard to please.

You should make a point to talk to him about awesome stuff as well as Your Nemesis (etc.). And maybe more casually? Throw out something good at the copier or where ever you might bump into him? As opposed to only talking in Meetings.

I really recommend Sox's stylist. Sox has been rocking awfully perfect haircuts lately.

Oh, thanks -- I will make sure to ask her.

you wear your hair, eyebrows and glasses every day so they're worthwhile fashion investments

In discussion of vanity: I will admit that not being able to get my brows waxed as often as I'd have liked has been kind of crappy. And I would add nails to your list up there. I don't mean polish or whatever, but a good self or other administered manicure makes me feel more put together. [She says, looking at her crappy nails with chipped nail polish. Oops. And that is within my control, isn't it? (I'm not a very good brow plucker, though).]

ETA:

Thanks for the reminder, JenP--I just made a hair appointment for Friday.

Any time!

Speaking of hair cuts, I know I need a new stylist, because with my hair now going curly (post-surgery), my old one has no idea how to cut it properly.

This is pretty common. I recommend looking up Deva Curl salons in your area. They train the stylists to cut curly hair. They will cut it dry, with the curl, and teach you how to take care of it. Mine said to stop drying my hair with towels, to leave it sopping and blot it with paper towels. It's greatly reduced the amount of frizz. Stuff like that.

Today has been an epic clusterfuck. Cannot get the software configured to run acceptance testing. Came home to meet contractor at 1. They came and left at 12:30. I *specifically* requested 1 cause I had a meeting. I KNOW that. Still sorting out the software.

I've got to take 3 cats to the vet in half an hour.

This acceptance testing *must* be finished by the end of the week, because I won't be working TG week, and the plan is to install the tuesday after. At this point, there have been so many changes, I am not convinced we can configure the ops side successfully in one day.

And I have a headache.

I don't mean polish or whatever, but a good self or other administered manicure makes me feel more put together.

Heh. I have crappy nails: they're flat, they're short, I get hangnails, and I don't care, because I'm a climber. Long nails are contra-indicated. I wear makeup & shave my legs & pluck my brows & get my toenails done & have good haircuts, but I draw the line at manicures. The beauty complex does not get my fingernails.

Once in a while, I can manage pep. On RedVines and campaign adrenaline, maybe. Perk, though, give me a fuckin' personal break. And that is such a social pressure for me that I avoidedconfronting Actual Problems. And I think I'm better. I only wish it felt great all the time, though. Like in the books where mousy secretary takes Prozac and fends 'em off with sticks. Man, I'll have what she's having.(Um, not literally)

The beauty complex does not get my fingernails.

Ha! Well, I don't mean anything fancy -- just filed and neat -- which mine are not right now.

My nails are supershort too, both because of years of abuse and also playing stringed instruments. But I do like polishing them even short.