See, Vera? Dress yourself up; you get taken out somewhere fun.

Jayne ,'Our Mrs. Reynolds'


Spike's Bitches 49: As usual, I'm here to help you, and I... are you naked under there?

Spike-centric discussion. Lusty, lewd (only occasionally crude), risqué (and frisqué), bawdy (Oh, lawdy!), flirty ('cuz we're purty), raunchy talk inside. Caveat lector.


sj - May 23, 2018 3:40:26 pm PDT #3835 of 8219
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."

I'm sorry, Hil, but I'm glad you have a plan. That always helps.

I was hella productive today. I just finished a short course of steroids because of my asthma, and they always make me productive for some reason. My pain is better, but I'm also just less overwhelmed by life in general. I can see what needs to be done and actually feel capable of doing it. I really wish steroids were a long term solution.


Hil R. - May 23, 2018 5:13:08 pm PDT #3836 of 8219
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l

The reason I'm not teaching this summer is because last semester was really stressful and I needed a break. So much for that.

Well, once I finish up with these appointments and clean the apartment, I'll be leaving town. Maybe then my stress levels will decrease.


Burrell - May 23, 2018 5:39:20 pm PDT #3837 of 8219
Why did Darth Vader cross the road? To get to the Dark Side!

Sorry to hear about the anxiety, Hil, please go easy on yourself


Jessica - May 24, 2018 7:39:55 am PDT #3838 of 8219
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset

My doctor gave me super-Advil (can't remember the actual chemical but it's one of like three prescription painkillers I can take without breaking out into hives or throwing up) and steroid cream and OH MY GOD YOU GUYS DRUGS ARE MAGICAL. Like, I'm not pain-free, but it's down from an 8 to more like a 3 and I can DEFINITELY TOLERATE WEARING CLOTHES.


Laura - May 24, 2018 7:43:43 am PDT #3839 of 8219
Our wings are not tired.

Yay drugs!


Toddson - May 24, 2018 8:38:21 am PDT #3840 of 8219
Friends don't let friends read "Atlas Shrugged"

yay GOOD drugs!


Beverly - May 24, 2018 9:32:54 am PDT #3841 of 8219
Days shrink and grow cold, sunlight through leaves is my song. Winter is long.

Hello, relief! Very happy for you, Jess.


EpicTangent - May 24, 2018 9:53:03 am PDT #3842 of 8219
Why isn't everyone pelting me with JOY, dammit? - Zenkitty

So pleased to hear that, Jess!

Hil, I hope this summer is exactly the recharge you need!


Hil R. - May 24, 2018 10:17:11 am PDT #3843 of 8219
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l

Yay good drugs, Jess!

I cleaned up most of my bedroom, and I sent the doctor a message asking whether my additional blood test results are back yet. Still need to call the psychiatrist about missing the appointment yesterday.


Hil R. - May 24, 2018 10:28:42 am PDT #3844 of 8219
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l

OK, called the psychiatrist and left a message.