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Not to be all dramatic or anything (well, yes, actually, to be totally dramatic), but it sort of feels like the world has changed or shifted in some palpable way. Michael frakkin' Jackson, people. Damn ( Read more... )

( Have yourself a very pink Christmas... )

I need to your favorite (or even not so favorite) 80s songs. Aaaand go ( Read more... )

I saw Barack Obama today! And, I mean, I've known for quite awhile that he is my choice for our next president, but seeing him in person? He's incredible. He is moving and inspiring and he makes you believe that change is possible and that we can all be a part of it. I cannot wait to vote.

Do I blow off work tomorrow (I came home sick today, so there would be a tiny basis for it...) to go to a Barack Obama campaign rally tomorrow?

It is very, very tempting!

Well, the lady at work that I mentioned yesterday? Her baby died this morning. They had to induce labor because of an infection that was going to cause serious problems for my co-worker, and so she had to deliver the baby. She was only 1 lb, and she died 20 minutes or so after being born ( Read more... )

We had my grandma's seventieth birthday party today. It was kind of awesome since about 60 people showed up. It was a surprise party, and while she knew something was up, she didn't expect the whole to-do that we had for her, so it was pretty cool. I think she was a little overwhelmed, so when 80 rolls around, we probably won't do anything that ( Read more... )

I was remaking my bed today, and I realized that the stuffing in one of my comforters was all lopsided and wouldn't fix. I decided it was time to toss it. And then I realized I got it when I was FOURTEEN! That fucking blanket has been with me for 13 years! That thing has probably definitely seen some thiiiings. Whew. Kind of gross, though. I ( Read more... )

Oy. It snowed...Monday night? That sounds right. It wasn't heaps of snow, but it was enough to make the hills really miserable and dicey. Of course, I work in a very hilly part of the city (but really, and Alix will back me up here, most of the city is pretty hilly), and I heard the following conversation while waiting at the outdoor (and best ( Read more... )