I've been drinking sugar-free Slurpees for years. They don't always taste very good but when they do...magic. I would definitely be interested in a sugar-free, low-calorie option for the days when I just have to have my chemical fix.

So I found a bidet kit online for like $40. Attaches to the toilet seat with screws, requires no electricity. Ostensibly this is for the surgery but I think I'd get it anyway.

That's awesome!

YAAAAAAAAY this is so exciting! What's your masters in?

I'm scared I'll never be able to knit again. I don't even know what I'd do if I had to stop forever.

I cook delicious things in quantities large enough to last me the week. That way no matter what at least I'm eating well.

I've been in this family almost 28 years and I'm still having those "WHOA" moments. Like when I discovered how many of my maternal extended family members are in health care. (Aunt J is a therapist and her daughter is getting a PhD in medical history. Aunt M is a neonatal nurse and has a daughter who's an…

This is one of my favorite pictures of (L-R) me, my oldest sister, and my mom. It's two years old. My dad is well-known for taking entirely too many pictures all the time and it drives the rest of the family nuts. All at once, and without planning it, the three of us had identical expressions and posture. We are all…

Has anyone here ever had bilateral carpal tunnel release surgery? On Friday a neurologist told me I "have the hands of an 80-year-old." (Granted, my birthday is next month, but I'll be 28, not 80.) So he's advising surgery in both hands. I know normally it's best to do it one at a time, but here's why I'd rather do…

There's already been Cats vs. Dogs. As much as I'd love to vote for pugs, I think those two species should be left out. Let the freaks of the animal kingdom have their day! #teambearcub

This just solidifies my desire to have next year's March Madness be a showdown between various baby animals.

Personally I find poodles very odd, aesthetically. I don't think I'd ever own one. I wonder if there are service pugs.

Just seeing dogs makes me happy. Unless they're scary barky dogs who sound like they want to rip my throat out. But other than that, dog = happiness.

Quick story about velociraptors: my boyfriend and I frequently start conversations with, "If there are an infinite number of universes, then in at least one..."

Yeah...I'm watching Malcolm in the Middle. It's a brain-on-autopilot night.

My boyfriend gave me the password to his Netflix streaming account (I'm DVD-only) specifically so I could watch Third Rock From the Sun. A minute ago I went to start watching, and learned it's now available on DVD only!

Scary but unlikely. Or rather, less likely than things I should fear like losing my job, deaths in the family, or getting robbed.

My sister thinks it's an aneurysm every time she gets a headache. Personally I'm terrified of kidney failure. Once a few years back I woke up a bit too early in the morning, went to the bathroom, and found blood all over my pants. First thought: holy shit my kidney exploded. Second thought: oh no wait it's just my…

EEEEEWWWWW THAT VIDEO. Just...ew. All those holes and the frogs bursting out like the thing from Alien and...ugh. This is fundamentally bothersome.

Adding this to my list of things to fear irrationally. Also on there: kidney failure, aneurysms, gangrene, supervolcanoes. Eep.