I'm really torn on that dress. The silvery skeletal stuff is so pretty, and the patchy lace bits are so not. It's unfortunate that the parts I like least are what show up the best in photos.

Mini horses, how so tiny?

Which, fine, give her feminist points for not doing a jig for the camera or whatever, but that's simply not a dress to wear if you're going to sulk so drearily.

That's how I feel about her in 95% of her red carpet appearances.

Many, many warm congratulations to the House of Zmayhem. What a wonderful life you have built for yourselves.

There have been so many times when I have benefited from your thoughtful, caring, and kind words these past eight years.

I just have to say, on my own behalf of course, (;}) "Thanks for getting hitched!"

did I ever tell you guys how my sister's student thing resolved it self? The chick admitted that it had been a complete fabrication to cover up what she admitted was sexual harassment. She was made to submit a written apology, give an apology in person, and attend counselling. I read the written apology. She laid it out there and fully admitted how in the wrong she was for both the come on and the "coverup".

WHAA? That's insane!

I'm sorry that msbelle was frustrated and angry last night...but those posts were some funny shit. (I'm sorry — I'm going to hell.)

Happy Zmayhem Anniversary!

Goodness — in the last 8 years I went to grad school again, started teaching high school, got an ovary out and then a hysterectomy. Worked at a couple of other schools, started freelancing. Went from living by myself for 11 years to living with D and getting married in 2010. I'm a stepmom. I have a house, and my own business. I lost 50 pounds.

So...stuff.

my anger amuses you?

what, like I am a clown? Like I am your clown just here to amuse you?!?1

Yes, msbelle. You exist only for our amusement.

There is the side effect of coulrphobia, though, msbelle.

reference not lost, right?

what the hell big word ita, making me look shit up and shit.

reference not lost, right?

Nope.

take a minute to reflect on how your life has changed in the last eight years.

Hmmm, moved back to my hometown to an apartment I like but don't love like the one from 2004, 28 lbs. lighter and feeling much, much healthier (the 85-hour-workweeks in early 2004 triggered my blood pressure problems and a 40 lb. weight gain over a few weeks in March/April). Still single, still thankfully have both parents in good health, still have the same job with much less stress and much less money.