And (in my opinion), even if the other person brought it up first, it's also totally cool to still not comment on their size, but just say something broadly complimentary, like "You're looking good!"

That is generally how people comment on my weight loss: "You look great!"

Also, Tep, I was just talking to someone about your retro pinup photoshoot that you did and how much joy that gave you. So I'm glad to hear you enjoying another studio photo session.

You look great is generally safe. And that is awesome, Teppy!

Also, Tep, I was just talking to someone about your retro pinup photoshoot that you did and how much joy that gave you. So I'm glad to hear you enjoying another studio photo session.

It was fun doing it with friends, because they're an automatic hype machine AND they encourage—and participate in—hilarious bullshit.

Well all the food at the World Cup viewing gathering was awesome, which is more than I can say for the game itself. The games prior to the final were much more exciting.

:: staggers into thread ::

We’re back from 18 days in the UK! I’m jet lagged, but managed to move Miss Erzabet No Biting from my lap long enough to unpack everything. There’s a lot of laundry in my future.

The trip was great, but sadly confirmed a suspicion that Mr. Loomycakes and I had: after a few days of eating food that wasn’t from the US, my inflammation and general pain levels dropped. And it wasn’t like I was eating healthier, because my meals included a lot of black pudding, eggs, and scones with clotted cream and jam.