Yellow jackets are total dicks.

At camp I went to one of the outhouses to pee in the middle of the night, and ALMOST sat down before I noticed the four hairy legs of a giant wolf spider latched around the side of the rim.

Weddings, much like flying, turn people into monsters.

I saw her at the Anna Sui show (she opened) and was struck by how different her body is from the other models (whose bodies are very homogenous and VERY thin). I also LOVE her walk. It’s kind of stompy and a little awkward and IDGAF and badass. Didn’t think of her much but after seeing her, I get it.

Exact same. I didn’t really feel comfortable personally before the 3rd trimester. I also had a glass of wine at my baby shower, I was like 39 weeks pregnant. I drank coffee every day too. My kid is five and super cool with no issues, of course. I had people (ALWAYS women) share their opinions about my drinking coffee…

Same.

I only heard the audio on the drive in so I am not sure exactly how he looked, but isn’t Boehner, like, OBSESSED with the pope? Seems like he’d perhaps not be partisan for one day (or hour).

I have struggled with this, because while I am not at all religious, I like this pope and was very moved by his speech in many ways. But, you are absolutely correct. As someone who has had an abortion with no regrets, I recognize that some people believe life (such as it is) begins at conception, and understand how…

+ Halloween AND Thanksgiving (which is the best holiday).

They absolutely are. I am actually brought down by bright, sunny weather. It’s like the reverse of the normal SAD. And, agreed. Summer is the worst. Because of the aforementioned brightness, kids are out of school so it’s crazy busy everywhere and it’s HOT. I am in CA where the heat is dry, at least. I couldn’t live…

Counterpoint: Fall is the best season. And you are insane.

Yes. I have a friend that works for STA and she gets to travel so much.

My ex and I went to Secrets Maroma during Christmas a few years back, and we used an agent (she visits Mexico regularly and recommend a number of places). Because it was a gift, I wanted to do all-inclusive, which I normally wouldn’t—but it was pretty fucking awesome. I basically told her to give us recommendation for…

I always associate travel agents with rich people. I did use one a few years back when my partner was given a large sum of money for a vacation. I was in the midst of doing it myself but got a referral, and it made everything soooo much easier. Everything was arranged, I didn’t have to do anything beyond chose a…

So, Twitter is the absolute worst.

“serving alcohol is not a central duty of being a flight attendant”

I recommend Everlane. Also check out the site for The True Cost documentary, they have a long list of “ethical” fashion sites. Of all the fast fashion companies, Zara is probably the most invested in environmental issues, although not as focused on labor.

“Gary Oldman’s Dracula.”

I’ve always just asked at the gate. I rarely check a bag, but if I did I would ask there too, although these days I assume they would tell me to go to a gate agent.

Curious if you have status with an airline? If you don’t choose a seat you can often be bumped up classes—seems to be a good strategy these days as flights are ALWAYS overbooked.