Ah, I didn’t think of ice. I keep one in my freezer for emergencies so I can try that right away, thanks!

Ha, thanks. I’m hoping it’s not a big deal but I have anxiety issues so I’ve realized I just have to get stuff checked out asap or I’ll really torment myself worrying about it.

Aww, that sucks. Nobody in my life did anything for mine either and I’m not going to lie, years later that still stings.

Argh, one of my breasts has been hurting all day and it’s driving me crazy. It’s been doing this off and on for a while so I’m going to make a doctor’s appointment on Monday but does anyone have advice for dealing with it in the meantime?  Just ibuprofen, or is there any kind of tea or supplement that could help? I’m…

Haha. I am exaggerating slightly, but basically it’s because I do use a spoon instead of a muddler (although I put one on my Xmas wish list this year so here’s hoping) and I usually cut the fruit for each drink as I go, so it’s from cutting the oranges. And because when I make one, then everybody in the house wants…

I had a turkey club sandwich after mine and it was the best goddamn sandwich I’ve ever had in my life.

This is some excellent, practical advice. I love it.

It’s based on the doctor’s evaluation of the size of the fetus plus the estimated conception based on the start of the woman’s last period. They nail down a start date at your first appointment, then that goes in your medical records.

Several of the small towns near me have started blasting Christmas music from speakers all along their main streets in recent years, and I freaking love it.  

Good grief, that is a hot mess!

That’s something I really like about TWD. There was the scene where Carl was threatened with sexual assault as well, if I’m remembering it correctly. But they have avoided using rape as a device and I think the popularity of the show really emphasizes that you do not need to sexually torture you characters to develop…

Yeah that happened to me last year and it was irritating. I ordered some stuff via prime with overnight shipping a few days before Xmas and the stuff didn’t arrive until several days after the holiday. This year I’m leaving a week’s worth of time just in case.

Absolutely unacceptable. Method acting is one thing, fine, but forcing it on someone without their consent? Sickening.

Aww, twins! One of which is named Zeppelin Bram.

Yep. Last year I got a very generous gift card for a salon. So far I’ve only used 1/4 of the value on the card, because I’m not someone who ever does that kind of stuff. I’m more of a basic haircut once or twice a year when I have the time kind of person, not a get my nails done every week or my hair color changed…

I think that’s a good point, about gift cards being better for the person who is younger and has less money in general. When I was in college a gift card of any kind was like gold. Any time I got a present during that time it was like..this dvd is great, and I’ll enjoy it, but I can’t eat this.

Omg no you hush your mouth!

I know two professional choreographers and they are possibly the happiest, most cheerful people I’ve ever met. They’re so happy I’d almost want to hate them, but it’s impossible for me to hate somebody that cheerful and nice. Bastards.

I haven’t tried it but that sounds perfect for me. I’ll have to get some. Thanks for the recommendation!

That silver eyeshadow from her looks bomb but everyone I know who tried her popular highlight kit said it was not good quality for the price, fyi. Maybe check with temptalia or a similar reviewer before you shell out the cash for that.