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from dangerspouse :
I just realized I don't know where you went to and I don't know where to write to find out. POO!! POO ON YOU!! It's like you don't want us dirtying up your new place, like we did your old one. Elitist pig. Fine. We'll go. *sob*
from harri3tspy :
Where've you been? I miss your posts!
from harri3tspy :
That was terrific. We used to do a lot of Rorem in college, but I'm mostly familiar with his chamber works. Thank's for the link.
from liquid-mojo :
whatever happened to teamwork and not letting ego trip of up for the rest of the group? I'm guessing certain people don't have much in terms of life outside of the choir, but still, if one isn't willing to set aside petty differences for the good of the whole, aren't those people in essence hurting themselves? I guess it's a bit much to expect even that simple level of enlightenment from certain people... Hopefully you aren't letting all that drama drag you down though.
from liquid-mojo :
Thanks. Kissyface action was exactly what I needed. Good luck w/ the interview. I'm sure you will knock'em dead. =)
from femme-inine :
You bruiser! Ha!
from harri3tspy :
Thank God for Theraflu! I hope you're feeling better soon!
from breakthedark :
Is your man person ever returning to diaryland? *sniffles a bit* I lost your password too...and that is sad :(
from harri3tspy :
I wonder if you'd be interested in the story of the International Sweethearts of Rhythm, an "all-girl," mixed race jazz band in the era of Jim Crow. Antoinette Handy wrote a book about their fascinating story. They, at least, had support from inside the group. But they were all doubly outside the system for being a female travelling jazz band in an era where nice girls didn't do that and for being a mixed race band in an era where that was illegal. There's also a great movie about them that interviews some of the players, but it's hard to find.
from femme-inine :
Were you the legal expert? :)
from femme-inine :
Around the Way Girl! :) How often does someone quote one of my Top Four Favorite LL songs? :)
from harri3tspy :
A terrific entry. And it's nice to see you back!
from liquid-mojo :
Sure, but I'll need someone intellegent, knows a thing or two about men and honest yet constructive in thier critique of me for my neutral party. So when are you available? ;)
from ursamajor :
oh, boo hiss. they have NO CLUE what fabulousness lies directly under their noses.
from femme-inine :
:snicker: Thank GOD! Normally, we just have to put up with bad behavior on the part of ill-parented children.
from femme-inine :
on probation? You're kidding? Good Lord.
from ursamajor :
We're paranoid bitches in the nonprofit sector now too. Boo, hiss. Love the webcast (which I know costs BUTTLOADS of moola). I only watched a few seconds and it sounded something akin to robots...
from ursamajor :
One... I knew... one. *le sigh*
from ursamajor :
As the old joke goes... "Okay. Where you be, beyotch?" :) *smooches*
from harri3tspy :
Glad to see you're still among the living!
from ursamajor :
Where you be?
from harri3tspy :
Hooray! Glad you like it. And I need to go check out the leather version. Mmm. Leather.
from liquid-mojo :
Did you just call me big shot? LOL! Sorry to hear about Zen...
from harri3tspy :
I'm so sorry.
from harri3tspy :
I'm a huge fan of my IKEA Ektorp sofa. It was cheap (for a sofa, anyway), it's huge (it actually comes in at least two sizes -- we have the bigger one and it's more than long and deep enough for me to lie down on), extremely comfortable, and you can take off the slip covers and throw them in the washing machine -- a huge boon with toddlers and pets. We bought an extra slip cover so we could switch them out at will. I was a little skeptical about its durability when I first brought it home -- it's very lightweight for a piece of furniture that large. But we've had it for at least 4 years now. It sees a lot of wear and tear and it's still good looking and comfortable. Two thumbs up.
from harri3tspy :
I had the same reaction. This is the kind of statement that makes contemporary women reject the 1970s brand of feminism -- why are they telling us what to do? To say nothing of Steinem's highly questionable decision to tell a black woman to act like a black woman. That said, I know a little of how this type of feature is put together (lots of interview with a few choice soundbytes excerpted therefrom) and I think it is more than likely that her remarks were taken out of context if not actually misquoted. I'd like to give Gloria the benefit of the doubt because she's done a lot of good things, but she's had some serious lapses of judgment in the last few years.
from femme-inine :
While I have to admit that I am woefully uninformed where Condi is concerned, I'd have to guess that if Gloria Steinam is saying it, it has little to do with supporting her sistahs with hugs and rolling her neck. It's probably to do with her support of our current president and his anti-abortion stance among other things. You know, all the things that the average American, if there is such a thing, complains about W and his administration. That's be my guess.
from femme-inine :
Thank God! :)
from femme-inine :
Aw. I'm so sorry, sweetpea.
from liquid-mojo :
i'll be crossing my fingers for zen...
from harri3tspy :
Poor Zen. I hope she pulls through!
from ursamajor :
I'm so happy you're so happy! :)
from femme-inine :
What on earth is c***y? I just can't figure it out! :)
from ursamajor :
I'm so happy for you, Mel! Sounds like everything is going swell. How is the ManUnit adjusting?
from ursamajor :
Hee hee... you said "twat." :) But, seriously... I'm glad you made it in one piece! Can't wait to hear about the new job and such...
from femme-inine :
Glad you're still alive, chica. ;)
from liquid-mojo :
I kinda had a feeling you were lurking about all this time. ;) Thanks for still reading. :)
from liquid-mojo :
i lost your password info, please re-share. =p
from ursamajor :
Woo-hoo! We have an offer!
from nimiiwin :
:taps foot: mmmm hmm. whatever, dog. :)
from nimiiwin :
Hm. I see no mention of The Praline Connectin. :goes back to doublecheck." Nope, not one. Sigh. It's because of that book you didn't like isn't it? :) Now you'll never trust another recommendation from me again. Just remember I made you a cD you liked!
from ursamajor :
Well, somewhere 'round Toronto there's a goddamn thief with an extra $850 that might be able to help you out with expenses.
from emphatic-tns :
Fuck. It took so long for me to get here that I can't remember what I wanted to say. Oh, yeah! Now I remember ... what? Nothing to say? Just a listing? *crosses arms* What's up with that?
from ursamajor :
Yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
from harri3tspy :
I seem to have forgotten your password. If you're handing them out, please send me a copy. harri3tspy AT gmail DOT com.
from sarkasmo :
I know you use firefox, so go to the extensions and search for "Xinha Here!". Once you download and install it, you'll be able to use a WYSIWYG editor in the Diaryland entry space. It does the HTML for you. Hurrah, yes? I might start posting here again just because of this.
from liquid-mojo :
good to see you back on d-land. :)
from liquid-mojo :
You can send a message to [email protected] which will redirect to my actual e-mail.
from liquid-mojo :
i know youve been where i've been so it's all good. :)
from liquid-mojo :
do share the blogger addy... you can send it to [email protected]
from canuckred :
Blogger address, please. :-) I look forward to hanging out in your new digs...
from nimiiwin :
You defector, you!
from liquid-mojo :
Coming from the mistress of masters degrees, that means a lot, so thanks. :)
from nimiiwin :
Did you stay up and watch the whole game? what a rip, is all I have to say. I cant believe the SA Spurs won!
from canuckred :
I can't believe Chauncey Billups used to be a Toronto Raptor. *shakes head* Go Pistons!
from ursamajor :
Between your many travels do you and the Man Unit have a free evening any time this summer to hang?!
from canuckred :
They do good work, just not with my input. However, one of them is an ally of mine and will make sure it doesn't happen again. She sensed my frustration!
from mcgriddles :
Why?? *sniff* Oh, God, why? *blubber* Why am I locked out?
from nimiiwin :
Hey, gorgeous! Call me immediately if you get that job or I might not know about it for a week!!!!
from canuckred :
thank you :-)
from canuckred :
diva! long time no speak my dear, may i have the password? note me please (it will be quickly deleted)
from breakthedark :
*gasp* I have been passworded from diva-land!
from nimiiwin :
Well ... my children and I could go with you and then we'd really give your mother something to talk about! :)
from ursamajor :
Just promise that before y'all pack up and move cross country, we have at least one more get together.
from ursamajor :
Hey, what happened? I go away for two weeks and you lock up tight. Eek! Password? Pretty please?
from science-girl :
Can I have the password please? Pretty please?
from harri3tspy :
I'm missing my daily dose of divamel! If you're handing out passwords, I'd love to have one. If not, please let me know if you decide to unlock!
from ursamajor :
As I just "told" your husband, consider this a drunken "noting." You've been added to the drunken dialing list, but I'm too lazy to go search out the phone. Whew... I'm loving Chicago right now! :)
from ursamajor :
I cannot stand people who drone on and on about Planned Parenthood. Less than 10% of their clients receive abortion services. PP only performs a small percentage of the abortions that take place yearly - most are done, quietly, at hospitals. But no one is ever protesting in front of the hospitals.
from cabin-boy :
Oooh oooooh. I already asked Gnomad too, but... I wanna play! ask me five questions!!! :)
from ursamajor :
Answered! :)
from nimiiwin :
I answered your questions!
from ursamajor :
I love that M is "playing with me too." It makes me feel so... dirty. Hee! Now on to what I really came here for - I wanna play too! Me, me, me! Pick me! Ask me some questions! :)
from nimiiwin :
I'm playing with Ursa, too, but I'm dying to know what questions *you* would ask me! So, ask, ask, ask away! :)
from ursamajor :
Hey, I was just purusing your notes and saw nimiiwin's note about Sonic. Do y'all have a Sonic in Lansing? Oh man, color me J-E-A-L-O-U-S!
from ursamajor :
Wee-hee! 1. Why do you want to move down south? (And can I come along?) 2. If you haven't already covered this in your answer to question #2, do you see a marked difference in the way people react to you and gnomad's interracial marriage down south and up here in Yankee-ville? If you have already covered this in your answer to question #2 then, uhm... what color panties are you wearing? 3. If you were the author of that teeny little "Life's Little Instruction Book," what would be your first and foremost Instruction For Life? 4. What is the one thing you wish someone who loves (or loved) you knew, but you couldn't/didn't/haven't told them? 5. What are you looking forward to most?
from ursamajor :
Congrats. Now gas up the buggy and boogie on down to Detroit, will ya?!
from nimiiwin :
Woo hoo! What a great day for you!
from nimiiwin :
Perfect! Just in time to drive me to Sonic for dinner on the 28th! :)
from dangerspouse :
Awwww, you remembered! Or at least, you remembered to leave a belated birthday wish - and that's good enough for me! Thanks DM, and I think I'll act on your meatloaf suggestion :)
from nimiiwin :
Oh, alright. Let logic rule. Be that way.
from nimiiwin :
Me too! I want one of those too! BECAUSE MY CHILDREN WON'T FIT IN IT!!!! :grin: You gonna answer my last note ... about zee leetle doggie? :( Pressing my luck, I know.
from nimiiwin :
Are y'all sure you dont' want another dog? I have a great one and she's free! I also just bought her an enormous bag of dog food! FYI since Freak is a pudge ... I buy Iam's Weight Maintenance. Not *too* expensive and good for taking off weight. Tasha has maintained her wieght now for about 6 months.
from dangerspouse :
Dammit, now I'm DOUBLEY envious of Gnomad! My wife can repair almost anything, but not Swedish Meatballs. Well done and kudos. And DAMN YOU GNOMAD!!
from gnomad :
And yanno, that Swedish Meatloaf kicked ass. *smooch* I'm glad you met me before DangerSpouse found you, or I'd be living forever in envy of his culinary windfall. Or something.
from dangerspouse :
Rats. I wish I knew you when you were single! ;)
from nimiiwin :
Aren't you funny? :) Thanks for the NOTEnoteNOTEnote. I figure, you gotta ask for what you want! I think Livejournal people respond so frequently because it's easy. This makes it easy, right? :)
from hissandtell :
What makes you think I don't read you? And thank YOU for your kind and gracious words. Love, R xxx
from niceguymike :
Ah, but I wasn't included in the birthday list for sending you an email, was I? Phhhhhft!
from niceguymike :
It's OK. I don't mind being COMPLETELY, ABSOLUTELY FORGOTTEN.
from ursamajor :
Happy birthday to yooooooooooooooooooouuuuu... Happy birthday to youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu.... Happy birthday deeeeeeeeeeeeeeea Diiiiiiiva... Happppppppppppppy birthday to you!
from niceguymike :
MUAHAHAHAHAHAHA
from niceguymike :
I'm glad you got it, sweetie! The birthday was just an excuse to do something nice for one of my favorite people -- which is pretty much the only kind of excuse I favor. Hope you got something you wanted!
from niceguymike :
*blink* *blinkblink* Uh ... howinhell does she have a week of vacation accrued after being there less than three months? And why does she think she should get pretty much a week off every few weeks?
from niceguymike :
You gotta fill me in one of these days. I cannot make beef stew to save my life. Every time I try to thicken the sauce, I get a bunch of lumps of congealed baking powder. And thanks for the encouragement ref the debt. It's slow, but I'm climbing outta there!
from ravynespeaks :
Just want to wish you a very Happy New Year. May 2005 be your best year ever!
from candoor :
merry happy new year :)
from dangerspouse :
Y'know Infodiva, that was one of the most moving depictions of introspection and epiphany I've ever read. Beautiful!
from nimiiwin :
Shoot. I can't even get my ass to see you when you're an hour and a half away. How I'ma get to ATL? Of course, you will have the advantage of warm-ish weather to lure me. :)
from liquid-mojo :
Yeah, even though life tends to suck, I have to admit, finally finishing my degree rocks.
from ursamajor :
'Cuz you rock like dat. Congratulations!
from niceguymike :
Good luck with that paper, baby. I can *so* relate to procrastination!!!
from sarkasmo :
Heynow, I lived in the ghetto for 7 years, and I would have considered myself BLESSED to smell fried chicken. But noooo; every holiday, my downstairs neighbor had to make the greens. Once, I think she made them in a crockpot and checked on them at 3am. I was awakened by THAT SMELL. I literally thought my pet snake had died and started rotting. And, of course, on the non-holidays, we got to smell pot and crack. Yay!
from ursamajor :
Macaroni and cheese pie? Oh Dear Lord, when can I come over for dinner?!
from ravyncrow :
Hsppy belated Anniversary!! I am just now catching up on reading. And grats on finding a secretary .. that can be a job in itself (finding one as well as being one).
from sarkasmo :
Happy Anniversary! <hug>
from science-girl :
Happy Anniversary, sweetums! :-) Those pictures are funny! N. had HAIR?!?!!?
from niceguymike :
Happy anniversary! Has it been three years already?
from niceguymike :
Oh, it's not so bad, really. I think my nieces and nephew will probably be the bulk of it. Oh, and I forgot the piece-de-resistance in the hiring process: we actually got a handwritten resume with misspellings and whiteouts in it.
from niceguymike :
As one who has just gone through the hiring-a-secretary process, you have my deepest sympathies. We had misspelled words. We had bad photocopies. We had items crossed out or whited out. We had a candidate who, within the first five minutes criticized the temperature of the office and my appearance (casual but not too casual) and who demonstrably stopped talking and rubbernecking anytime anyone walked through the office. As for the Pocket PC, well, darlin', I don't think you even have to guess about my opinion on those things. One of my favorite bits is that I can store books on it, in case I want to look busy, or get stuck in a waiting room. Wuh-hoo!
from liquid-mojo :
Just because you are a goddess, doesn't mean you should lure hapless, unsuspecting guys only to later fend them off with your wedding bling. I'm jesting of course, but thanks for the diary quote and some clarification to my question of the moment. =p
from niceguymike :
Well? Would you like to play with Jane's maracas?
from sarkasmo :
i voted early in the morning with the blue-hairs. and on behalf of everyone in ohio that doesn't have his or her head in his or her ass, i am SO SORRY ABOUT ALL OF THIS. the damn state amendment, the damn tiebreaker, and all things bush.
from niceguymike :
I usually go in business casual and tell everyone I'm a pension geek.
from niceguymike :
Actually, darlin', you're one of the few women on here (of the ones I've read, anyway) who doesn't characterize her husband's every action as some stupid thing men typically do! I don't know about your propensity for thinking about sex, but then again, why would I?
from nimiiwin :
Definitely well spent! :) You look hot! Of course you knew that, right? :)
from sarkasmo :
rawr! your money was definitely well-spent, although i think both pictures are beautiful.
from ravyncrow :
Woohooo! definitely money well spent, and you have a gorgeous smile, lady!
from science-girl :
Oh, and...could you come over and kick my ass into working out again? I think I've worked out like...umm...once maybe in the last month. I miss being able to wear all my cute clothes! WAAAAH! Good luck in your quest for weight loss and good health. :-)
from science-girl :
Pretty picture! I think it was money well spent! :-)
from niceguymike :
Darlin', here's another way I hope you'll look at it. You got the job you wanted and deserved. You got a raise. You found out ways to increase your take-home. You had enough money to handle an emergency. Celebrate!
from nimiiwin :
Shoot, girl, you can be a femme of any color or combination of colors and not find a "good dyke." I swear to God your city is the .... how do I put this? Um. Stuck in the 80s? At least the freaking lesbians seem to be. Damn. Even Mt. Pleasant seems to be better than yo' town.
from sarkasmo :
Must be the changing of the seasons or something, because the past two weeks have been slackersville for me, too. Oh and hehe, let me tell you a little story about a girl who upped her tax deductions to, like, numbers that don't match actual deductions, and then forgot. Until February, of course. HAHA! Heee, that was a good one. Good times.
from liquid-mojo :
Margaret Cho is the bomb and no I don't blame you and the man unit for cutting out on Ani. That's one venue I may have actually felt uncomfortable in Margaret Cho or not. The g-man is a brave soul... ;) But yeah, love is better than hate, mostly because it's such a sparse commodity. Where IS the love? =p
from dangerspouse :
Hey, did you hear the news story about Tiger pulling out of a tournament recently because he had to promote his new video game?? I caught a sound bite about that on one news station around here, but then nothing since. Hmmm. Anyway, woo whoo for your great Cho recap, (and attendent description of fellow concert-goers). Loved it!
from skydive-life :
Was the little greasy burger place Crunchies? God I miss that place! I think I will eat there every day next week :) Then schedule my bypass surgery :)
from science-girl :
Dammit! I just got all excited when I saw your name in red. I thought, "Ooh! Pictures! Pictures already? Hmm... Oh well. Pictures!" I guess not. *pout* That girl IS dumb. And I think your search term beats any of my funny ones, hands down. *hug*
from sarkasmo :
I'm sure the pictures will show you just as beautiful as you already are, only with taller hair. ;) And what a great picture of you & your sweetie!
from sarkasmo :
Reading about your mother and L'ing My AO. My own mother, after having been told that she gets to make due with the grandCAT, was interviewed by a magazine wherein she told the world that she's ready to have grandkids. Ahaha. Ahaha ha haha. Not. -----Also, thanks for the note over at my place. And indeed, you should post your pictures too, because it's not fair to tease.
from harri3tspy :
That's hilarious. I'd LOVE to try that, although I know there's no way I could get away with it.
from science-girl :
Ooh! Ooh! I wanna see your pictures when you get them done! I showed you mine! Now you have to show me yours! :-P
from mcgriddles :
*blushing* You're right! How could I be such a spaz?!?! Now my ridiculous faux pas is on the internet for the world to see!!!
from nimiiwin :
Rats! I couldn't get a Pirate Name. I'm so upset. :(
from liquid-mojo :
Yes, some game is better than no game at all, not that I would know. =p Glad the doppleganger of the man unit has stopped by your life. Hopefully he'll be around for repeat visits. ;)
from dea-lamia :
Retail therapy. Works every time.
from science-girl :
Isn't the healing power of shopping amazing? I think so. :-)
from madamewolf :
cute banner. awww puppies. I love the pictures. :) great site.
from ursamajor :
I will not comment on how man unit's *ahem* appendage looks like a mighty sword in that pictorial. Ha ha ha ha ha. Oh, boys and their toys! Anyhoooo... let's set a date for y'all to head on over to the great Detroit. It's not like we are states apart - we need to get this party on!
from ravyncrow :
LOL!! Thanks for the raspberry :) I needed that hehe. And nah, I'm not takin' my toys and leaving ... just taking a break if I can .... Given that I like too many people here, I suspect it'll be a short one hehe.
from niceguymike :
Air conditioning? In a private home? Are you delusional? Around here, we run around really fast to work up a good breeze.
from science-girl :
Thanks for the Hungarian factoid. :-) You are correct. Buda and Pest are two different cities, separated by a bridge.
from gnomad :
*scream* NO MORE OBSESSING!! NO!! NO!!!
from niceguymike :
Oh, get over your cheap self!
from ravyncrow :
WOOT!!!!! SUPER CONGO RATS! I am SO glad for you!!
from niceguymike :
Baby, you're the only one who wondered.
from ursamajor :
Rock on! You go girl!
from science-girl :
Hooooray!!!! Congrats!
from science-girl :
WHOO HOO! I'll still keep my fingers crossed, though!
from science-girl :
*keeping my fingers crossed and holding my breath* Best of luck, sweets. If they don't offer you the job, they're morons.
from ursamajor :
So, how did it go? I must know! :)
from ursamajor :
Good for you! Better to try than to wonder what could have been, no?
from dangerspouse :
Diva! You crumb - you must have read my entry within SECONDS of my hitting the "Enter" button...AGAIN!! You got the lousy rough draft - how embarassing for me! Ah well, I'm glad you haven't grown up. You may not have found it all funny otherwise. Oh, but I havve to tell you: YOU were my muse for that particular Dangerspouse episode. Reading about how your mother prayed that the perpetrator of any bad event didn't turn out to be Black reminded me of all my Black friends who STILL do the same thing. (I can understand why, too). Anyway, when I first heard the McGreevy story I was wondering how to spin it...and then I remembered your line. Perfect! I started with the line "Thank god he's not Italian" in my head, and it took off from there. So I owe you thanks (but not a cut of the royalties. Get it in writing first, Loser). Ciao, bella!
from science-girl :
LMAO at "Easy Trigger." My dad has a horse skull that he found years and years ago while surveying a property. He mounted it, and it lives in their basement, with a rolly-eye toy in his eye socket and a pipe stuck between his teeth. His name is Trigger. :-) (I think I just stumbled upon the reason I'm so weird) :-P
from dangerspouse :
So, uh, you looked at your chicken strips, then my thumb and... and... you're saying all us White Meat looks the same? Is that it? Not that I mean to continue feigning hypersensitivity, but I think Mr. Owens should apologize to the ASPCA, PETA and Ratso from "Midnight Cowboy". Rats are MUCH smarter than ballplayers. He does them a grave injustice with his insensitive juxtiposition.
from ravyncrow :
Owens said gays were rats? hehe just kidding ... that sort of thing makes me crazy too. People these days seem to just go looking for something to bitch about. Sheesh. What if he'd said "if it looks like a rose and smells like a rose it probably is a rose"? I doubt they'd say "Owens says gays are wonderful!" ... then again maybe they would. *sigh*
from canuckred :
Terrell Owens + A special interest group looking to assert their own inflated sense of self-importance = Stupidity all around!
from nimiiwin :
Christ. On a crutch. Surely these people have real homophobia to talk about? And not a stupid expression that people use ALL THE TIME
from candoor :
I was going to leave you a note when I visited your diary but you did not have a note link and now that I remembered your diary name and entered it in the address bar I forgot just what it was I was going to leave a note about (if there was anything spcific, even), so here is a random note about whatever just cuz I remembered your name and wanted to leave you a note... once upon a time :)
from ursamajor :
I feel you right back, girl. I didn't get into theNonprofit for the money or the glory, but it hardly makes you feel good to bust ass and not reap any sort of benefit. Interview for the job - why not? You've got nothing to lose and everything to gain by impressing the funders in a face-to-face. If it doesn't work out, WE ALL KNOW Taco Bell pays better than our current line of work. :)
from ravyncrow :
Heheh. And I gave Partner a chainsaw. Well, not yet. He hasn't picked one out yet. But I WILL be, once he decides what he wants. Somehow I can't see him saying "ok for your birthday I'm going to go out with my buddies and let you veg in front of your computer uninterrupted for 2 days" LOL
from ravyncrow :
I hear ya on the "you're so good at what you do they can't see you as anything else". But you know, if you are doing fine where you are, I'd stick it out. I've found over time that things tend to work out, and I've outlasted a lot of peoplel. And when I got the axe due to downsizing at my previous company of 15 years, I was unemployed for 10 months before the first application I ever sent out was answered and I pretty much got the job/opportunity of my dreams. So hang in there. You'll do what you think is best I'm sure :)
from niceguymike :
Darlin', it's not a matter of being adequately professional or not. For whatever reason, they didn't see you in that job. You can either (a) accept it and go on with what you're doing, (b) accept it and find out what they saw lacking in you so you can be sure to display it, (c) vote with your feet, or (d) there is no fourth thing. For what it's worth, though, I feel for ya. It's not a good feeling to not get something you should be considered eminently qualified for.
from canuckred :
I'll stick my big nose in this one and venture to say that you have NOT failed. Far from it. In fact, the funders have failed to see your true potential. It's their loss! Keep a stiff upper lip, do your job, and like any good diva, you will one day be able to stick it to all of them by showing your true worth for someone else.
from ursamajor :
I absolutely love that Ricky Williams retired! He has always been my favorite NFL player and the fact that he left so quickly because he "wanted to" makes me giggle with little girl delight. There IS life beyond football. Go Ricky!
from ravyncrow :
Just say no. At least not unless you're there to supervise 24/7. Gahhh. Then again you could always try to teach the kid the error of his beliefs. However, that's a losing road.
from nimiiwin :
I think you give the Muslim child the info and let them make the decision for themselves. After all, this is about experiencing different cultures and we do things differently 'round here. However, if that isn't possible, to let the Muslim child decide for him/herself, then I'd say no.
from dea-lamia :
Agree 100% with niceguymike on this one. Animals > kids.
from niceguymike :
I guess I would have to turn down that particular sponsorship. I can't turn away beings in my home on the off-chance that someone entering my home might not like them.
from niceguymike :
Consider my digits and any other available appendages crossed.
from niceguymike :
Damn your eyes!
from dangerspouse :
Hah! I just read "Bees" too, after NewWifey got done with it. We both agree with you - predictable and presumptive of Southern ways. (And I thought it was a chick-flick in the making). Great review (since it agrees with my views) :)
from dea-lamia :
Ever thought of doing into the book review business? You'd make a killing.
from nimiiwin :
Well. That'll be the last book recommendation you take from *me*. I can't remember now why I liked it so much ... or maybe I didn't so much and I just thought you'd be interested? Dog. I can't remember now. Anyhow: note to self: no more Southern books for Diva.
from nimiiwin :
On a purely selfish note, does this mean that Boss Lady, you and I will *not* be going kayaking next year? :pout:
from ravyncrow :
Can't help ya' ... that'd be me with the books. Amazon, B&N, B.Dalton, Doesn't matter. I go in "just to see what's there" and leave with a bag I can barely carry, which might last a week. *sigh* The only "cure" was a slight reduction in book expenses when I started playing EQ. Heh
from science-girl :
Ooh! Books! *drool* I got three books yesterday that I ordered from Amazon, and I nearly peed myself from excitement. :-)
from nimiiwin :
"People" now have another book to add to their To Read List. Thanks. :) No, really. That "Loving Across Color Lines." You knew I was gonna want that one, didn't you? I'll wait until you tell me if it's good or not though.
from dangerspouse :
Baby! Thanks for the great notes at my place. But...DON'T CHANGE THAT QUOTE IN YOUR DESCRIPTION PLEASE!! Really, I DO know how to cook!! LOL...anyway, yeah, aren't food pics just the best? That was one of the things that attracted me to your place initially, before then getting hooked on the way you cook up words, too. Take care, and thanks again :)
from niceguymike :
Enjoy it while you can, dooky-butt. BTW, try the photo link in my diary again. I understand it can now be viewed, since I used my Captain Midnight Decoder Ring to determine how to share the photos.
from niceguymike :
Bitch. Weenus. Poopyface.
from niceguymike :
Pul-leeze.
from nimiiwin :
Ah, well. Then you have plenty of places to choose from! :) I'm home sick today. Blech. So, if you wanna talk to me ... email me at home. I can't get my office email from home. Things is not pretty 'round here.
from nimiiwin :
And where might home be, chica? Do you mean ATL?
from nimiiwin :
Damn. You on caffeine? No, thank you. I think you'd run me ragged ... I'd have to nap for a week! :)
from niceguymike :
Damn. Fried pies. I miss those. Well, actually, I miss all the good Southern food whenever I think about it. Northwest cuisine seems a little too self-consciously fancy.
from ravyncrow :
LOL! Yeah, that was skipping hehehe. My lunch buddy here at work tells me all about his problems in that department and we'd just had lunch :). And, of course, I have that issue at home myself. Partner is a "do everything you can possibly do that's responsible and productive and only then can you watch the ballgame" sort of person and I'm the "eat dessert first and ask for room service" sort of person. You can imagine how that plays out *snicker*
from dangerspouse :
I'll tell you what - if you ever want your "wanting a penis" wish to come true, I'll trade you mine for one of them Fried Pies. Mmmmm-MM! *sigh* Wifey may be good for nightly head, but she never fed me nuthin' like that in my sleep. (And I hope you sleep well now, comfortable with the path you chose. Very touching part of your entry, baby.) Thanks for the note at my place, DM!
from dangerspouse :
Jeez, and I was gonna ask if I could borrow some of your brain. I'm fresh outta mine, and wanted to make an entry. Goddam moochers ruined it for me too, then! Shit....
from niceguymike :
Girl, I am totally with ya on the moochers. Where I work, I have to go out to the alley to smoke. Whenever I go out there, someone wanders by and asks for a cigarette. I've taken to telling people I only bring what I need with me for the day. On the other hand, I've caught them more than a few times picking up my discarded smokes from the ground and lightin' up. Now, how nasty is that?
from niceguymike :
It means a lot to me that I can pout, throw a fit and be snuggly and lovable and still be manly. Baby, you definitely know how to treat a guy. And, just so you know, *I* don't believe all those things everyone else says about you.
from niceguymike :
Well, I do.
from niceguymike :
Have I mentioned lately that I hate you?
from science-girl :
So, are you and gnomad coming to JournalCon? You TOTALLY should! You could ROCK OUT on kareoke! :-)
from dangerspouse :
DivaBabe! Thanks for stopping by and leaving your input on the "Leather Issue"!! I appreciate you chiming in to reinforce what others said about the Coach and Franklin Covey lines. I'll definitely check them out at the mall later today. Thanks again :)
from niceguymike :
*Remember* you? You won't let me stop thinking about you. It's y'own damned fault fer bein' such a damn fine woman. Knock that Gnomad upside the head and tell him if he doesn't treat you right, I'M gonna come claim ya!
from dangerspouse :
Blue collar or not, somebody actually said "nigger-rigged" in today's current social climate? I'm sorry, you had to have been raised in an Idaho militia compound to think that was even REMOTELY acceptable a phrase to use in anything other than your monthly Klan meeting. Sheesh! For all my sympathy for her tears upon being fired, it's tempered by the indignation I feel from that one utterance.
from nimiiwin :
Ain't I just? :grin:
from dangerspouse :
Congrats on the stunning performance! I'm looking forward to reading the full review in "Variety". (Is looking like your mother bad?) About Freak: From what I know (admittedly little), it's not usual for dogs to soil their sleeping area(s) unless there is an underlying malady - either physical or behavioral. I think that if it were me, I'd bring him to a vet for a renal check. Good luck! :)
from dangerspouse :
I'm sure you'll sound great, no matter how loose your figuative "belt" is. We're always our own harshist critic. Good luck, I'm sure you'll do just fine. (BTW, what happened to gnomad? Tickle him with a cattle prod til he updates, willya? I miss his nuttiness. And it's all about me.)
from nimiiwin :
Yep. The blood-giving rules are still the same. However, since it's been so long since I slept with a man that I can only remember about 3 of their names, I have to assume I'm safe. Plus, I know I'm HIV-. So, there ya go. I think that it only asked if I'd slept with said man in the last 12 months. You're probably safe now. I know it's been more than 12 months since you've slept with a man who may have slept with men ... unless there's something you haven't told me about your husband! :smirk:
from nimiiwin :
Mmm-hmmm. Lurid, indeed. Share! That's the good stuff! :)
from canuckred :
Plan A is the job I'm doing right now for no pay. It's a 100% commission job doing stock trading, and it's not paying off. Check here: http://canuckred.diaryland.com/gotthejob.html
from canuckred :
*hugs and hugs* because I don't know what to say...you're strong enough to deal with all this, I'm sure.
from mcgriddles :
Oh, diva- "Rub one out" means to you know *says between clenched teeth* mas-tur-bate. It's what the kids are calling it these days....
from nimiiwin :
I'll tell you who these parents are: they are the ones who have kids with too much money and not enough manners or respect. They raise the self-important, over-active sense of entitlement havin' monsters that we have to deal with in the workforce. Sigh. Okay, moving on.
from dea-lamia :
*applause* Oooh, good points. (Says the teenager. *eye roll*) I'm glad I don't do any of that school spirit/spring break BS! Not to mention I'm payin' for my trip to Spain 'cause I have - guess what - a job! ^_^ Okay, sorry. Anyway, wholeheartedly agree. Now, many of my fellow classmates... yup. They qualify for reference in that article.
from dangerspouse :
You may have crushed me, but at least I don't eat kitty litter! Some things are just not worth the price. Pass me another burger.....
from dea-lamia :
Oh cool, Freak's finally learning what's what! It's kinda like a kid evolving into an adolescent: first the room is a prison to be banished to when bad, then it becomes a sanctuary from everything you want to avoid. It's her own personal space now, instead of a prison. Either that or she's figured out that even though it's a prison, she'll get out sooner or later. ^_^
from dangerspouse :
Aw Mel, that's tough hearing about your job hunting woes. Hang in there babe, you're obviously quality material and there are ALWAYS people looking to hire the likes of you. Yeah, it sounds like a platitude, but I really believe that. Hang in there, and good luck!
from nimiiwin :
1) Do not think a note gets you off the hook on writing me an actual email. :) 2) I bet you're killer at kickball and would kick my ass. But we'd have a good time in the process!
from science-girl :
It would be $316.40 per couple from Lansing to Dulles. That's not bad, right? If ya'll are going, we should all fly together. :-)
from harri3tspy :
Thanks for the good wishes. And by the way, you have the best IM user name ever.
from nimiiwin :
Dang. Stay hidden, dearest Diva. Sounds like one of those sorts of days. It'll be all over soon, though.
from niceguymike :
Thank you for your entry, dear. One of my friends is from Lebanon, and wrote to me shortly after 9/11 to say she was glad she didn't "look" Middle Eastern, because people were getting beat up in the streets in L.A. I also had a customer with a Middle-Eastern-sounding name once who assured me he had been born in Eastern Europe, not the Middle East. I haven't had to deal with being anything but a middle-aged white man (well, not much, really), but I can say it angers me when I hear so much of this hypocrisy coming from people who were calling for blood a couple of years ago.
from nimiiwin :
We had the same reaction after 9/11, you and I. Every time I saw a person who appeared to Muslim or Arab, I wanted to go over to them and say "I'm sorry people are acting so stupidly. I hope you're not experiencing that." But I didn't. Now, I wish I had, really.
from ravyncrow :
Heh ... he and Partner would get along just fine. Men sure know how to lay it on don't they? Smoochies to the pup ... don't let the cats frame her! :)
from ravyncrow :
Woohooo!!! *chuckle* That reminds me of the time Floofy Cubed got stuck up in the bedroom when the door swung shut. I didn't think anything of it when I got home but when PARTNER got home ... whooooboy ... since I hadn't been upstairs since morning I didn't know she'd gotten trapped in there and chewed a huge, Floofy-Q sized hole in the entire door to get out. There were wood splinters EVERYWHERE and I thought Partner was gonna kill both of us. Later he calmed down enough to laugh and show people the door with the 30lb dog-sized hole in it ... MUCH later ... hehe. So tell Man-Unit it could be a LOT worse :)
from nimiiwin :
Hey! Gorgeous photos! Yeah, and the dog's cute, too! :)
from ursamajor :
congratulations to you and the mr. on your newest baby!
from liquid-mojo :
If I had a house, I'd let you and the family (furry and non) move in with me. :)
from harri3tspy :
But of course! Your comments are always welcome! While the dissertation is a special kind of hell, academia is academia.
from nimiiwin :
Damn. Now I'm mad (the young man) AND crying (the dogs). You're something else, divamel, my girl. I don't know that many people who would have taken responsibility for a dog they just found on the side of the road.
from niceguymike :
Oh, man, I'm glad you wrote about your cats following you and Gnomad into the bathroom. I thought mine were some kind of perverts or something. They both, however, either want to perch on the bowl or on my thighs, depending. They seem genuinely upset if I'm otherwise, uh, occupied. And Thea likes to watch me shower and bathe, too.
from nimiiwin :
Wow! You got that fast! And you're welcome, chica.
from niceguymike :
Thank you for the vote of confidence, dearest, but I'm just enough of a gentleman to know that manners alone won't cut it. Inside the South, at least.
from ravyncrow :
Oh good Lord!! DEFINITELY keep on her to get a lawyer. That was inexcusable!! Is she at least finding medical help somewhere else? Gaahh I really detest people with those high-handed attitudes (the medical office, NOT your mom!) Good advice given by you! I hope she can be encouraged to take it.
from nimiiwin :
Aw. Honey. I can't believe those idiots. It's SC for pete's sake! *Everyone* acts like that!! If my dad were refused treatment/service, etc. every time he acted oddly, he'd be dead by now. I hope she does sue them! I know how hard it is to be so far away from a parent who isn't in the best of health. She'll be alright. And she'll find a doctor who will love working with her because the doctor appreciates a sense of humor and Southern Lady Behaviors. I just know it.
from ravyncrow :
LOL!!!! YES!!! I KNOW!!!! EEEEEeeeeeeek!! Mine was on my chest ... oohhhh was it rough. And it still puffs up a bit and itches if I have a cold or something. I'm told that's because the antibodies fighting whatever "ick" you have are also attacking the "alien ink", so it swells up around the ink. *shrug* I hear ya' (damn .. now it's itching AGAIN and I got it 10 years ago!!!)
from nimiiwin :
Well ... how about we plan a trip to lovely Sonic for late June. On a Saturday. Won't that give you something to look forward to? Maybe we can even get MU and PJH to go, too, this time!
from canuckred :
In that case, you're eligible for conversion. Welcome to Leaf Nation. Your standard-issue blue and white hockey sweater and face paint will be doled out at the border. We're rationing the beer, though. Can't let Americans take EVERYTHING we've got (though if you'd like to keep Celine Dion, go ahead!).
from canuckred :
Would love to see the Leafs vs. the Chicken Wings, if only to see Curtis Joseph lose out on the Stanley Cup he ditched us to try to win in Motown (and before you say anything, his poster hangs above my bed).
from canuckred :
Liquid inspiration, and NO HANGOVER! Woo-hoo! *hugs back*
from deadgod :
Koban wa! Your review is ready. Sorry about taking so long...heeh...
from nimiiwin :
See, now I came out "alcohol" too but I didn't want to *be* that so it said I could be chocolate instead, so I'm chocolate. Alcohol. Hmpf. Now you. You I can see as alcohol! ;)
from niceguymike :
Baby, your geekiness is part of what I love about you. I am *totally* impressed about your XP upgrade!!! The closest I've come is a migration from a 98 system to an XP system, with reinstalls. That wasn't the half of what you did, my little pocket-protector.
from niceguymike :
And just what is that supposed to mean, missy? Hmmmm?
from niceguymike :
Never let it be said that a man is unwilling to spend his life in frivolous pursuit of something he has already had many times.
from niceguymike :
It ends? Cripes, I just bought it last night. I'm somewhere in level 9, with 9 lives left to play. What if I finish the game?
from niceguymike :
Honestly, I wouldn't bring any wee beastie into the home if I couldn't care well for it. My girls will turn 10 next week and are pretty self-sufficient, having each other for amusement when Daddy isn't around. Always nice to know there are others out there who have some self-restraint!
from ravyncrow :
YEOWCH! I was actually cringing while I was reading. Then the haphazard thought arose: OMG! Women PAY to have that done ... um... elsewhere. Yikes. Sticking to my handy-dandy razor, thank you. eep.
from dangerspouse :
BWAHAHAHAHAHhahaha...hahaha..ha..*gasp*...hic..B..B..BWAHAHAHA!!! I see those pants at the finish line ever time I race! Woo hoo! Checkered flag bloomers! (although, it would be nice if a hot babe like you was attached to the flag at the races, too. Maybe I'll bring that up at the next riders' meeting). Ok, on a more generous note: those were CUTE ASS KITTIES! I love the first gargoyle pic. And the bread....mmmmmmm.....good for you! That's the only kind of yeast any woman should be plagued with. Kudos, DivaCook!
from niceguymike :
Well, no, I haven't been to a dinner party at your house, although I do recall certain *extremely* happy people playing "Give Me The Brain!" with me.
from ravyncrow :
Love the fur kids! The bread looks yummy. And you're embarrassed about that pic?? So ... Man-Unit takes food pics too? ohh he and Partner need to get together. Oh wait ... that might be melt-down.
from niceguymike :
Gosh, I think that's the nicest thing you've said to me in at least an hour.
from dangerspouse :
DIVA!! Please forgive me, kiddo. I was away for a few days and just spotted your nice note, and kick-ass diary reference, today. I wasn't being too big for li'l ol' you, honest!! Really, thanks for the nice words, and the pimp job - you rock, babe. I'm looking forward to coming back to your diary and seeing what all you're about. Take care! :)
from mcgriddles :
Girl, ya know I love you but please don't quote J Kwon anymore. Please.
from nimiiwin :
:checking caller ID: What do you mean you can't get anyone to talk to you? I see no calls on my Caller ID from you ... I'd have talked to you!
from canuckred :
Spreading the love from diary to diary, wherever I go... :P
from ravyncrow :
yep :) MO roads are bad but you can tough it out. They're not THAT bad! Just a li'l bumpy in spots, eh? hehe
from canuckred :
You really are too kind. I'm almost blushing (if indeed it is possible for a brown guy to blush). My diary remains unlocked for the time being, but you will be notified if I have to go underground again.
from liquid-mojo :
Yeah, tell me about it. Group projects... *pffft*
from canuckred :
The entry about your father was brilliant. I think I have the same doubts about my own ability to be a parent at some point...could I live up to the standard my dad has set? I talked about it more in depth in my very first entry. Again, well done, it was very enjoyable (and touching) to read. Thank you.
from science-girl :
Ameridream is the BEST PROGRAM EVER! Anyone can qualify, as long as the person you're buying a house from is willing to use it. I think Shawn and I only put about MAYBE $1500 down (probably less) in good faith money and house inspection and closing costs, etc. It's A WONDERFUL THING. Find out more about it HERE: http://www.ameridream.org/
from liquid-mojo :
Yeah, the whole layoff thing is kind of a downer. I've been keeping things afloat though. I don't think I've ever said this before and if I did I think it's worth saying again. Thank you for always being around to read my ranting off my diary and even taking the time to leave comments especially since I'm not exactly around to reciprocate.
from ursamajor :
I loves you. :) Seriously, thank you for all the notes lately. I love 'em. And as I just wrote to your ManUnit, when the weather warms up, y'all must come down to visit & hang with me and the Mr.
from nimiiwin :
A basement & breakfast!! Thanks for making me spit my water out!
from ursamajor :
I was once in big trouble with my roommates because my kitty uncharacteristically began shitting all over the floor in the night. It wasn't until three days later when I heard something lapping at the cat dish in the kitchen and looked down to see the kitty curled at my feet in the living room that I realized something was really afoul... an opposum had moved into our basement and was traveling upstairs each night to eat cat food and crap on the floor. Let's hear it for Michigan basements... Hooray!
from liquid-mojo :
There's a Field's in walking distance to my place. The original one on State Street I do believe, not that I could afford to do anything in there but window shop. =p Thankfully an Old Navy is nearby for my clothing needs.
from cabin-boy :
Hey, take it from me (an artist- not a fairyboy. I'd look horrid in makeup.)- the BEST way to clean art brushes OR makeup brushes (ask any theatre person) is "Master's Brush Cleaner and Preserver". This stuff is AWESOME. You can get it at any art supply store or order a medium sized cake at www.dickblick.com It's a cake of soap-like stuff, and you wet the brush, then swoosh it around on it like a shaving brush or something, then rinse- don't scrub too hard or it will damage the 'flags' (tips) of the hairs. This stuff WORKS. On anything. :) and it keeps the brushes in prime condition. ...now, for lip-liner... I have NO clue. ;) The mysteries of lip liner evade all men. It's The Rule.
from niceguymike :
That is *too weird* about the chica intentionally running you off the road. That kind of thing is why I am enjoying being in a very small town, where they move to the other lane a mile ahead of time, on the off-chance that you might be merging on by the time they get there.
from nimiiwin :
Aw. Thanks. :) I think everyone in the entire world I have either met IRL or online knows I think *you're* hilarious.
from nimiiwin :
Perfect! Absolutely perfect!
from trancejen :
It builds character!! Woo!!
from nimiiwin :
Note to self: check out Diva's butt the next time I coax her out of her cave to go to Sonic.
from trancejen :
Yeah. July, August. You know, when it hits about sixty degrees. :D
from cabin-boy :
It kills me when someone is 'triggered' by something that happens between two people OTHER than themselves... UGH. How moronic is that? I like to live by the simple rule: "your right to swing your fist stops when it touches my nose." You know?
from dea-lamia :
I have issues that need to be handled delicately? *snicker* No, really, that's kinda funny. I mean, what's the chance that you'll know two Dea's in one lifetime?
from liquid-mojo :
It would MUCH be easier for me to plagerize your entries as a single-person if they were linked to your archive page... ;) The beast needs to be tamed, damnit! *ahem* I'm pretty damn useless with the beast running things... =p
from niceguymike :
You GO! I loved your aside about the copier guy. I got accused of sexual harrassment once by some woman; fortunately, I had already complained about *her*. She was doing it to get back at me because I wouldn't go out with her.
from niceguymike :
Good to know there are other Tupperware whores out there. The spaghetti container was my first foray, but I fear it will not be my last.
from nimiiwin :
Hubba, indeed. Whew.
from goodsandwich :
Is it possible that, in the South, there's a long tradition of at least *recognizing* that races exist. In the midwest, maybe there's more of what some people like to call "color-blindness" -- which means that anybody of color just doesn't get seen at all. Hm?
from cabin-boy :
Sometimes I feel that anger too- bubbling up, making me want to pull out a handful of hair and start bitch-slapping people, screaming 'what the HELL is WRONG with you people??' ...but you know... they don't GET it. People who have biases of any kind, they just don't GET it. My own Father is one of those people- he is so stupid- so dense. All I can say is I'm sorry... that you have to put UP with those types. I hate 'em too, and they come in so many flavors. Now all we need is a stupid-people-eating-monster, and we could all live happier lives. :) yay!
from gnomad :
**hair blowing back** 1 Week and counting ...
from dea-lamia :
EEP! I did miss your little announcement back there, but I found it now! *blinkity blink blink* Well, hell, congrats - you know, for making a decision and all. For the record, I'm far on the "nay" side of the fence (pertaining to the usage of my own reproduction system, that is) but I'm happy for you nonetheless. ^_^ Denise Elizabeth is a lovely name. But what about if it's a boy?
from amomslife :
Hey, congrats on the decision! Unfortunatly my journal has become one of those stupid "baby journals" but I'm a bit obsessed with the whole process. (Oh, by the way, I moved my journal to http://amomslife.scribblejournal.com and stopped journalling "anonymously".) I hope the whole conceiving process goes better for you guys than it is for us. Lots of luck and I'm so glad you're happy with your decision!
from goodsandwich :
It must be tough to be a guy, don't you think? When inclusion in one's own gender is actually threatened all the time.
from niceguymike :
I can't think of a nicer set of parents of "crotchspawn" than you two. And, if it's a boy, Michael is a good name ...
from goodsandwich :
From one to another, I can tell you that "trying" is fun! I hope everything comes out just like you want it to.
from nimiiwin :
Boy. I go away for 12 days and all hell breaks loose around here! Congrats on the big decision, baby! I think you'll be the best kind of mom ... fun, realistic and consistent. :) Great luck, love.
from justamephit :
Squeezles help. My diary is such a lot of "ah-woe-is-me" shit at the moment. But I feel strangely comforted because most of the other people I know are having crappy Decembers. That's not because I'm a sadist and want everyone else to suffer too (altho' you know...) but because it's good not to be alone in misery. It must only be England experiencing this Black December or perhaps only Oxford because all the diaries I read seem to be chirpy. Bastards :)
from niceguymike :
Dearest, since I currently know you the second-best of everyone who took your test ... Well, actually that has nothing to do with anything. I'll try again. I'm sorry if my diary entry came off as if I was upset that others think my life is dull on occasion, and, yes, I sort of like it that way. That really wasn't what was intended; I really wanted to point that out as "ha-ha, someone else who thinks I am as exciting as a brown sock" in a completely humorous, non-threatening way. Oh, and as respects the cumin, you weren't the only one who told me not to worry about it. And I decided not to buy it because I just couldn't afford the damned stuff.
from gnomad :
Oh my freaking GOD! That is SO not fair. You never told me that in your LIFE!! You rotten lil flag twirler, you.
from nimiiwin :
Okay, inquiring minds, here you go: What color was your hair when you were born? I was bald. When I did get hair it was the same color it is now. How 'bout your eyes? Dark Brown. How old were you when you lost your het virginity? 15 Your homo virginity? 20
from niceguymike :
Honey, I can't believe you are SEC and I didn't know it! Not that we liked USC when my Dawgs were playing 'em, but SEC is SEC. Now I love you even more. That, and you share my jones for sausage biscuits.
from liquid-mojo :
Yes, I suppose eventually things will work out. It helps to know there are people who have been in similar situations and have made it through OK. :)
from nimiiwin :
Yay! You're home! :grinning wildly:
from mentalblank :
I had to clean good yesterday too, can't have the cousin finding my home in disrepair when she feeds the cat. And it is SO much nicer to come home to a clean house...but then there's all that laundry you bring back with you. Just. Can't. Win.
from mentalblank :
Woops, that was supposed to be in my private folder...glad I caught that before he saw it. Those are the things that we "talk" about...not the things that I "write" about. Whatever! I'm sure I'll figure it out one way or another.
from dea-lamia :
Dude, that's so insane. The first attempt on your life? That's exactly how my semi-recent car wreck happened. Well, good. The idiot who rammed into me can know that he isn't alone now. >.< Anyway, glad to hear you're still alive. Fates must be on your side today. :)
from niceguymike :
Happy anniversary, sweetie! Couldn't happen to two nicer people.
from mentalblank :
Isn't it funny how things just fall into place sometimes??? I'm happy for you! We have a fighting fish and he's gorgeous! They're fun to watch!
from niceguymike :
*bawk bawk BAWK*
from mentalblank :
Get ME down? Ain't gonna happen girl!!!
from nimiiwin :
Well, sugar, the thing is ... children of yours would *never* wind up in that situation. You would be a great mother and provide well for them in the event that something happened to both you and Gnomad. All children don't have lives like that. Really.
from liquid-mojo :
Woah, love the new setup. I might do a new layout myself if I can get my lazy ass to start it... That Dialectizer is crazy funny. Hours of fun I tell ya, HOURS! Oh thanks for the cyber-back rub. I can feel the tension melting away already.
from niceguymike :
*snerk* Thunks fur thet leenk, sveeteee-a. I em hefeeng lueds und lueds ooff foon veet it. Um de hur de hur de hur.
from nimiiwin :
:sputtering: ha! Thanks for the translation!
from mentalblank :
Keep that coffee warm girl! The first husban free/child free oppurtunity I have I'm settling in with a cup of Java, my vibrator, and your wedding present!!!
from niceguymike :
Honey, I hope very much you count me among your friends. You are so very dear to me in so many ways. I understand what you're talking about with the "fear of friendship" post because I realized I'm sitting here fearing that the "click" was only one-sided.
from all-grown-up :
holy fucking cow, divamel! you have now become my hero...because for the past six months or so I have been seriously contemplating getting my MLA once I graduate. :) :)
from mentalblurbs :
You're in!!! How could I have forgot???? Jeesh, must be the wedding stuff taking over!!
from nimiiwin :
Love, love, love the new layout, chica!
from niceguymike :
Wow, love the layout!!!
from gnomad :
Ooooo. Babelet! I like the new layout! Cooooool!
from all-grown-up :
love the new layout, dahling!
from mentalblank :
Yes, I am busy and harldy ever online...and yes, you do own me porn!! Porn, the perfect wedding gift!! Ha ha!
from mentalblank :
I miss our chats. :(
from mcgriddles :
I have to agree with your list of peeps. All of them- and can I add one??? People who don't allow you to have an opinion and then argue with you until you relent to theirs. And when those people are teachers!
from niceguymike :
So, uh, if you're MRS. Diva, does that make Gnomad MR. Diva? <ducking and running>
from liquid-mojo :
I'm a walking "Whoremone" huh? Yeah, tell me about it... =p
from mentalblank :
I think I need a Man Ball for ME! (Does it keep the emotional dangers out of the way as well??)
from mentalblurbs :
Now that is an offer I can NOT pass up! I forgot you used to be in the "industry"! I'd be more than willing to hear anything you have to say!
from niceguymike :
You are absolutely right to want to address issues about how you appear to others in a secretarial role. I've gone so far as to never admit knowing how to type or use switchboards, for fear of getting stuck in a role like that. Thankfully, I'm now at a level where I'm seen as a good manager for knowing how employees do their work, but it wasn't that long ago that I lived in fear of being typecast.
from mentalblank :
I feel so stupid even asking this question, but is there a special ink they use for tattoing darker skin? Or does normal ink show up?
from liquid-mojo :
Woah, I start classes soon. I wonder if I could stay awake? Hopefully it turns out cool like yours did. =p
from liquid-mojo :
Hmm, that's wierd. Maybe it's because I threw in alot of anger with my misery, helps keeps the juices flowing... =p
from liquid-mojo :
My mom and I both thank you. :)
from fearlessj10 :
*enter me laughing hysterically* now I know what THAT feels like. Sounds like how I am after every show choir work out. Four solid hours of cutting a cursed rug. I've got news by the way. Send me a mail or IM.
from liquid-mojo :
Ugh yeah, O reviews started out very decently, and somehow it took a a downhill decline in some of the more recent reviews. I guess things like this happen...
from goodsandwich :
Found your journal through a circuitous route - somebody complaining about your review site, tracing back until I accidentally landed on you . . . so thanks for the interesting read!
from y-r-we-hear :
Your Man Unit really described it well....I was kind of struck "thud" by the "it gets different." I couldn't describe that concept to so many people. (three in my office have lost mom's in the past year) Losing a parent is a club I never wanted to be invited to join. I think you've got a great journal. It's appreciated.
from liquid-mojo :
Looks like my banner got approved. :)
from liquid-mojo :
Lust is not necessarily a bad thing. ;) But yes, being a "goldmember" does have it's advantages...
from screemingink :
hey, how are you? i would just like to first off thank you for reviewing me, as i already have in your notes at your reviewers' site. See, the reason i chose you was because well, after a lot of research on the reviewers on your site, i summarized that you are the most harsh one. and that is not a bad thing. i mean, i scrolled back to older reviews and i checked out your guys's hall of fame. and you had the least amount of favorites by a huge margin. well, i'm glad i got a critical review, because that's what i was looking for! heh, thanks for all the suggestions. -Miss Takes
from mentalblank :
The first thing I did after your review was add you to my buddy list! You've got a new fan!!!
from all-grown-up :
just so long as you keep those writing skills coming to my computer screen, I'm happy!
from orgasmicrevu :
Your score has been adjusted, thank you!
from orgasmicrevu :
Your review is complete my dear, you can view it here: http://orgasmicrevu.diaryland.com/divamel.html Thank you for requesting and sharing your life with me.
from naridu :
aww, pity about the cake, but I'm sure there are many other chocolate delights for you ;) Hehe, thanks on the job. Ain't life grand?
from equivocally :
Alrighty then, re: 030707_43.html. She was stupid enough not to ask us before we did the speech, and I'm glad she only did about 4 lines because the class couldn't understand her- she really can't do her linking verbs properly. Also, she ended up actually HOLDING the poster [as her speech said on the beginning] but the best part is, she held it so magnificently well the class didn't see her face. So here's proof that there *is* a God. [mwahaha] <3 -- oh look, an ice cream cone! take care.
from ktdream :
Thanks for the review you gave me in Compendious. You did it soo fast too! =)
from fleeting :
I think lack of fangirlism causes lack of the <3 knowledge; fogeydom is irrelevant. :) Anyway, um, it's a heart. Like 'I <3 New York.' And I like sticking random hearts in my writing because it makes me look like an idiot (I think there was a better reason, once). Oh yes, and the SAT II entry was written *before* I got my scores back, but I got a 790 anyway. Sorry about the massive suspense and all. I didn't want to a) brag, or b) reveal a lower score than someone else (shame, shame). (And yooou?) <3
from quitenasty :
Your review is up, sorry for the wait.
from nimiiwin :
Yes! Congratulations! :)
from nimiiwin :
My digits are crossed!
from gnomad :
Fear not, beloved maiden! Thou shalt be fine! I have brought thee .. NOSE SPRAY! *pffft* *PFFFFFTTTT* There! <bright look> all better!
from quitenasty :
The Lioness no longer calls Quite Nasty her lair. Currently we have The Merciless and Miss Pyrotic reviewing.
from kitty1980 :
hi i was just checking out some new diarys ,was reading up yours a bit will make sure i come back for a read!! laterz ~~~becky
from nimiiwin :
I'll be joining you in the second ring of hell. I suspect it's my relationships with women that put me over the edge! That or food. I elected not to do the personality disorder test ... I don't want to know.
from science-girl :
"Must live, sleep, breathe, shit and eat my music over the next two weeks or I am most certainly doomed." That shitting and eating part doesn't sound too tasty. :-) Good luck! I'm sure you'll be fine! I'm so happy you're pursuing your dreams!
from science-girl :
Hello divamel! Interesting reading... :-)

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