Also I have had a fair bit of wine because of the above
and I am trying to figure out what to wear to a hugo (an hugo? this is an important question for buffistae)
And it is necessary to tell the corset story now, which ... well ok dragoncon with a bff
and we go to try on corsets because I have always wanted one.
And they lace me up and I have a panic because it feels exactly like the Unpleasant Brace I wore for three years.
but bff is there and she's a superhero so I cannot let on I am having a panic. So I buy the corset and the jacket to go with and none of it I can afford, and we swan out.
And I do not wear this again until I confess all my weaknesses to a friend a year later and she figures out a way to lace it that 1. doesn't feel like Unpleasant Brace and 2. that I can take on and off myself.
And, readers, I had the best time. Also I found a hat [link]
Good hat. Good.
"Corset and the jacket to go with it" -- do you remember which company it was? Was it possibly Damsel in this Dress?
Child has been located. And now I rage.
I'm sorry msbelle.
That's a great story and an excellent hat (and entire look!)
argh, mac. stop with the bad behavior!
That is an awesome hat, hippo!
Mac! Stop with the being difficult. Don't make me find the time to fly out, keep msbelle company, and terrify you with my goth powers.
hippocampus, I just sent you an email full of links. Relatedly, I now want some sparkly dresses I found on Amazon.
I am extremely reluctant to take this on. Not only is this someone I have had periodic run-ins with, but the other person in the department at my level is also acting as his personal assistant in a number of ways (making calls for him, checking on details, pulling information, making copies, etc.). BUT ... the job may depend on it ....
Oh, that is some bullshit. Why is it that this special snowflake doesn't have to follow the rules? There are a lot of unemployed smart people in DC right now. I GUARANTEE you can find someone else to do his job.
hippocampus, I just sent you an email full of links. Relatedly, I now want some sparkly dresses I found on Amazon.
HI as of now I will follow you anywhere