Shir!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Oh, friend, how much I've been thinking of you through all of this mishegas!! I go back and forth from day to day on whether we're still a democracy either, but in any case I heartily endorse getting your living space the way it finally makes you able to relax, and going to see Barbie with good friends.

Hey Shir - that is a lot. That sounds scary and exhausting.

Also...Trigger Warning on Barbie: It has a coup attempt and a Constitutional Crisis in it.

Oh, Shir, many good thoughts for you and all your fellow protestors.

I am on tenterhooks: my niece is in labor and we're all just waiting for news.

Oh Shir! Good to hear from you but sorry it’s such hard news!

This morning we woke up on our “luxury alpaca farm stay” and got to hang out with the alpacas. The weather was awful so we chose not to do the walk up and down the hills and paths which would’ve otherwise had a gorgeous view of the ocean. Then we drove to Wellington, went to the national museum (very cool, also free!), checked into the Airbnb, returned the rental car, went on a tour of parliament, and then decided to go to the “fan zone” downtown to see if the store was any good (no). While we were there my friend was like “something is happening, there’s too much security” and I hadn’t noticed anything (because American) but even though they weren’t keeping people away or metal detecting entry or anything, the prime ministers of New Zealand and Australia rocked up, took some photos, showed themselves exchanging jerseys, and had a ceremonial beer. So wild!

Shir, lots of good thoughts headed your way.

I love all the new Trek included both animated series. I hope S2 of STProdigy ends up airing somewhere because ltc adored it.

I have a question for people with computer skills, how much would you charge someone to take a picture and add invitation to a party information under it? It’s going to be a digital invite if that makes a difference. Because a friend is refusing to let me pay her. So I’m going to have to get her a gift card or something of the sort.

Since this is a friend, and really for someone with the skill set a very easy task, I would say a minimal amount for a gift card. She would likely be uncomfortable with anything more. If you know something she would enjoy as a small gift, then even better. But yes, I would want to do something in return too.

eta: I do computer stuff for friends and family all the time and never expect to be compensated. Being told I am brilliant usually is quite adequate reward.

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RIP Sinead. I hate this week.

So, the equivalent of a fancy coffee should be fine. It’s an easy task for someone with the skills, and just wanting to give a tangible thanks would be nice.

In other news, the first 90 minute keynote presentation is actually 2 full hours. FML.