I am still awake, but not planning to be for much longer. Though I really don't want tomorrow to come because there are a number of onerous tasks I must/should complete, mostly involving calling people on the phone to get answers that I don't think I will actually like (ie "dear health insurance, how much will this cost?" and "dear cable company, why isn't this working?" etc). Plus, y'know, work. Wish tomorrow was a holiday for me, oh well!
I did go dance tonight, and while some of it I wasn't great, I definitely feel like I've gotten better since the first times I went, in July or August.
My moms cat passed away and I'm not sure what to say. I loved that cat, but I didn't live with him. And he aggravated her fibromyalgia with his enthusiastic affection. Part of me wants to joke that at least now she won't be harassed by his leaping and clawing and attempts at matricide. But I'm not sure of her level of affection for him.
I was awake from around midnight to 4AM, and just woke up again. I feel blah, and I would think I was sick if I had any kind of identifiable symptoms beyond "blah".
xkcd is being innovative again: [link]
Timelies all!
Another Boskone has come and gone. We head to the airport soon.
Just say "I'm so sorry." Juliebird. It's about her feelings, not how the cat was with you.
I'm feeling a little better today. I think the ABs are kicking in. Also, I have a dentist appointment shortly to take a look at whatever's causing pain in my tooth/jaw. I have a feeling that the news won't be good, but it does feel good to be getting it taken care of.
Just say "I'm so sorry." Juliebird. It's about her feelings, not how the cat was with you.
Yes, totally. If you're not sure if a certain comment might or might not be appropriate, just stick with the most basic expression of sympathy.
Sometimes a vague apology is everyone's friend.
just stick with the most basic expression of sympathy
Agreed. Also, when I had Jeeves put down, I occasionally made jokes about certain things I wouldn't miss, but I would not have taken it well if other people had made similar jokes. So in short, you can't always take the other person's tone as a guide for your own. Sympathy is safest.
