I think plain or cutesy underwear is one thing (Christmas boxers, "worlds best grandma" sleep shirt, six pack of basic cotton for a stocking-stuffer) but sexy stuff is a big NO.

Yeah, it's the sexiness of the thong, and the randomness of the gift from an acquaintance at the gym, that threw me. Also, in my head there's a distinction between everyday underwear and lingerie, which probably means I don't wear enough lingerie, but that's another discussion.

It does smack of "I had a spare thong and thought of you." Which is icky.

Because I was just contacted by the THIRD casting agent/casting director in two weeks with questions about finding goth or alternative types for reality shows and commercials.

At this point I'd say your Goth expertise is available for: (Think of an hourly rate. Double it.)

At this point I'd say your Goth expertise is available for: (Think of an hourly rate. Double it.)

Hmm. Is that how the industry works? Because if it does, then heck yeah I'll do that. I have a list of shiny things I would like to purchase, and if being a Professional Goth will get them for me, awesome!

Actually, this is a serious question, and I should probably talk to people who work in TV and entertainment. Can anyone give me a pointer to who I should be asking this stuff?

Here was an article about goth in the NYTimes, maybe that prompted it?

I have a friend who is a casting director, Jilli. She'd probably know. Not sure if she charges for consultations however.

I am at that point where it doesn't matter if I believe I deserve pain control, because I'm either already in a situation where those in control don't believe that, or about to take a big risk.

I was at St Johns a couple weeks ago. I don't want to go back. I had a message sent to my neuro two hours ago (he decided to half medicate my shoulder-I feel lucky, so lucky). But right now I have one of those headaches that come with shaking. And I still don't know how to make that go away on my own.

Burrell, if you have the chance, would you please ask your friend if she charges for consultations? No worries if you aren't able to, but if it would be a good distraction for you for a moment, that would be great.

I'm so sorry, ita. I wish I could offer something more than that.

Vote411 has confirmed that I was not supposed to vote today. Whew! My googling to try to figure that out was a lot more confusing than I would have thought.

Got my haircut, pretty much the same as last time, a little more 60s-ish?

My big excitement for the day - there was a man hunt by my workplace (not on the property, but very nearby was what we were told) that shut down the highway. We were hearing helicopters all day, one of my co-workers swears she heard gunshots while she was outside, official advice to stay indoors, much consternation for the people who planned to go out for lunch. Some guy stabbed his girlfriend and fled the scene, the resulting chase was in our vicinity. He was shot but not killed and the stabbing victim was stable in the hospital last I heard, so pretty good outcome as these things go.

Sure, Jilli.

Oh ita, I wish there was something I could do for you. This is nuts. I want to smack your neuro around.