Oh, Verizon. So I wanted to add Global Roaming or whatever to my plan temporarily, and that involved talking to an actual human, who was totally helpful and got me set up. So far so good. A few minutes later a Verizon robot calls me with a satisfaction survey, which for once I was happy to do because the CSR I spoke to was really nice and I wanted to give him credit. The first question I tap my "10" (out of 10 for excellent) into the keypad and the machine voice says "you typed "ten" if that is correct, say "yes"". So I say yes. And it tells me it didn't quite get that and asks me again. Three times. Never did understand and hung up on me.

It's just so stupid to have the verification part be the failure.

Anyway, take myself out of needing to go the store today. Found an envelope that I can scribble on the back of, as I usually prefer for hardcopy To Do lists.

I'm caught in an anxiety loop. A week ago, I said I would go to a Shindig today, but I don't want to go. The snow is rapidly melting off the driveway, so that excuse is gone. I have a bunch of things I really should be doing at home this weekend, but I'm not doing them because I'm stuck feeling like I should be dressing up and heading out to the Shindig. Adding to the anxiety is that I just found out it's a potluck and I have nothing to bring. I know it's not a big deal either way: no one's particularly looking for me except my friend C., and she'll understand if I don't go; and if I show up in old jeans with no food, that won't be a big deal either. This is all dumb and I know it. Just go, or don't go, Self. Ugh.

I'm sorry, Zen. I well know that feeling. I hope you can come to a decision - I'm sure either way you jump will be fine. If you don't want to go, don't.

Making OK progress on Operation Leave the House in Not Too Shameful a State. Taking a break for a cup of tea, maybe some recorded television (because Operation Leave Enough Room on the DVR to not lose that ancient Leonard Cohen special is also important to my peace of mind)

Timelies all!

My face is less puffy and red today, though the bumps are still itchy.

Went to the comic book store today. Otherwise, a quiet day.

I have dressed myself up, & I am going.

Sheryl, that sounds like contact dermatitis. Hope it goes away soon.

Glad it's getting better, Sheryl.

Have fun storming the shindig, Zen.

OMG why is deciding what tea to drink so hard? This app is supposed to randomly choose one for me, but it keeps picking things I am out of.

ETA: gave it one last try and it came up Earl Grey. Hot. Whew.

Is Facebook being really weird for anyone else? Loading really slowly, and sometimes hanging...

Not for me, Sue. But I'm moving so slow that perhaps I haven't noticed?

After 3 hours at the airport, the flight out this morning was cancelled and no other flight options out today. Parentals came and got us, took us to lunch and now 3 hours later I am almost finished cancelling hotel & car and re-booking them. We are losing 1 whole day and not saving one cent. Fuckity.

I looked to see if there was anywhere I could get last minute cheaper than what I have tied up in these tickets, but because of the bad weather, not one damn thing. So I will stick with it. one more delay though and I am going to be on the phone demanding a full airline refund.

Boo.