It's because you didn't have a strong father figure isn't it?

Joyce ,'Chosen'


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Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, butt kicking, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.


§ ita § - Aug 07, 2014 6:37:06 pm PDT #3708 of 30000
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.

Shit I forgot to check the computers at the interview. But everyone had two monitors and they were on dual monitor stands and at least one guy had one of his rotated portrait. So that's good.

It's only a 12+ project, but I still really want it.

The job with the insane test, I think the guy who interviewed me looked like he was using a 13" Dell. Woo woo.


Strix - Aug 07, 2014 8:00:46 pm PDT #3709 of 30000
A dress should be tight enough to show you're a woman but loose enough to flee from zombies. — Ginger

Gin and strawberry puree, is that a thing?

I'm drinking Prosecco with strawberry puree, so I'm a yes.

Apparently, The Toast is hiring a PT Assistant Editor to work remotely about 15 hours a week. I'm applying. Anyone know Mallory Ortberg? I have all the skills, and when I move to PA, I'll be close to NYC.

I have worked on the house so hard all week, y'all. We get M from outside St. Louis Saturday, and I have so much fun stuff planned...but I'm also working on a short story for an anthology (to submit for consideration) due the 31st. And D's mom gave us money for our combined bday's and I think I'll be able to HAVE MY CAR FIXED. It's been inoperable since October, and it has sucked donkey dick.

I'm looking forward to the next few weeks with the kiddo here!


Consuela - Aug 07, 2014 8:11:55 pm PDT #3710 of 30000
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix

Anyone know Mallory Ortberg?

Foo. She lives here in the Bay Area, I think (or she's from here), but no. I could have gone to the Toast's first anniversary party last week, it was right by my office, but I don't know any of the commenters, since I've never commented on the site.

It would be a great gig, though--that site is AWESOME. And is getting a lot of attention online.


Consuela - Aug 07, 2014 8:12:10 pm PDT #3711 of 30000
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix

By which I mean, good luck!


Strix - Aug 07, 2014 9:02:52 pm PDT #3712 of 30000
A dress should be tight enough to show you're a woman but loose enough to flee from zombies. — Ginger

Grazie! I figure I have a snowball's chance, but I'll try anyway.


meara - Aug 07, 2014 9:29:57 pm PDT #3713 of 30000

Yay, Erin? That stuff sounds good! Or at least, not like gross mouse. Which is still haunting me.

I am LOVING what the hairdresser did to my hair today....but am pretty certain I will not be able to get it to do this again. Sigh. (It's basically slightly less elaborate but very similar to Pink's hair in this photo:

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Strix - Aug 07, 2014 9:52:13 pm PDT #3714 of 30000
A dress should be tight enough to show you're a woman but loose enough to flee from zombies. — Ginger

A rejection would be 100X better than that mouse!

OMG, I have hot queso/prosecco hiccups from hell. NO, NO, NO.


Jesse - Aug 08, 2014 2:28:01 am PDT #3715 of 30000
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.

I have all the skills, and when I move to PA, I'll be close to NYC.

None of the staff is in NYC, and they don't care where applicants are.


Calli - Aug 08, 2014 3:03:44 am PDT #3716 of 30000
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs

I'm glad the interviews went well, Consuela and ita.

Good luck with the Toast, Strix!

Continuing recovery~ma, Tommy.

I recently applied for a job at Western Michigan University. Apparently there are two identical positions and one application goes toward both, which doubles my chances I guess. They're taking applications until 8/20, so I'm not expecting to hear for at least a couple of weeks. Neither the U. of Minnesota nor the Petoskey job have called me in for further interviews, so I'm not terribly hopeful. I had thought the U. of Wisconsin job was a no-go, but someone from there was looking at my linked in profile, so who knows.

Job hunting is depressing.


brenda m - Aug 08, 2014 3:08:40 am PDT #3717 of 30000
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there

Erin, are you still doing resumes? Both of my siblings could use some help if you are for hire.