Funny thing about black and white. You mix it together and you get gray. And it doesn't matter how much white you try and put back in, you're never gonna get anything but gray.

Lilah ,'Destiny'


Natter 76: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Foaminess  

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.


-t - Jan 18, 2019 11:23:18 am PST #4078 of 30019
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

So, I ordered a Reuben from Starbucks with the mobile app using a reward on Wednesday, but when I got there to pick it up they were all out and the sandwiches they had available were not at all appealing so they said I could come back the next day and get one and they would remember me. Didn't make it there yesterday, but did today and they were still out of Reubens but I did successfully get a sandwich, and since I was there I also got a Mocha and a slice of Red Velvet Marble Cake. Which is all just to explain why I feel the need to say I AM WIRED - way more caffeine and sugar than I am used to today


Jesse - Jan 18, 2019 1:06:14 pm PST #4079 of 30019
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.

WHEEEEEEEE!!!

I had the most enormous cupcake at a going-away party, after having fries for lunch with the goer-awayer, so I still feel uncomfortably full.

I'm trying to figure out what to carry with me to the march tomorrow. I can fit everything in my pockets, except for water, so is it worth carrying a bag? I kind of feel like yes. I wish I had one of those water bottle slings.


Jesse - Jan 18, 2019 1:12:19 pm PST #4080 of 30019
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.

In other news, I just got a notification from Tumblr that one of my posts had been flagged for inappropriate content. It was from 7 years ago and was just this NY Times article: [link] I can see where a computer might be afraid that picture is dirty, but COME ON. (Also, the post had one (1) note, so it's not like anyone was seeing it anyway.)


-t - Jan 18, 2019 1:27:01 pm PST #4081 of 30019
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

Uh, really? Jeesh.

Water bottle slings are the bomb.


Steph L. - Jan 18, 2019 1:30:00 pm PST #4082 of 30019
I look more rad than Lutheranism

I bought an actual fanny pack for hiking, because I didn't want a full backpack (not even a small day pack) because I am contrary (and also because I'm not doing to be hiking more than 3-4 hours at a time anyway). It can carry a LOT of shit and is still compact: [link]


Jesse - Jan 18, 2019 1:31:01 pm PST #4083 of 30019
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.

I bought a little fanny pack for band, which is awesome, but not tactical like that one! I do this kind of thing often enough that I should get my equipment together better.


Steph L. - Jan 18, 2019 1:32:41 pm PST #4084 of 30019
I look more rad than Lutheranism

not tactical like that one!

Ha! I had specific hiking needs, mostly (1) can hold water bottles, (2) can hold phone, and (3) can hold Luna bar and optional sandwich. I suppose I should throw in a small first aid kit, too, or at least some band-aids and kleenex. Maybe also a Swiss army knife.


-t - Jan 18, 2019 1:33:39 pm PST #4085 of 30019
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

Hiking and Marching have similar requirements, really.


-t - Jan 18, 2019 1:37:04 pm PST #4086 of 30019
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

After my bottle sling made out of upcycled plastic broke, I got myself one made by the Chicobag people so it folds up into itself when not in use. It also has a little pocket for keys or a granola bar or something, so if I want to travel really light, I can.


Jesse - Jan 18, 2019 1:37:20 pm PST #4087 of 30019
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.

True fact.