This isn't at all surprising. It falls in line with the, "Pretty people seem to be more liked in life/earn more money/generally have it easier in some things than the rest of you fugly mofos."

This is how I feel. I didn't see it at all as some serious discussion about her dieting/exercise habits. It was more of a jab at the ridiculous behemoth that is pop-stardom and the impact that it has on a person's life. And I thought it was amusing as well. I believe we are at a point where EVERYTHING IS AN AFFRONT TO…

I have only read one other thing by Murakami - After Dark - which I loved. I have seen and heard mixed things about 1Q84, but I really want to go and pick it up!!! I may have to now! :-)

So tonight is my last night of my super-necessary vacation, and it's been super fantastic — ball, sexy times and serious talks about me moving in. And one of the highlights? We went and looked at rings on Saturday!!!! The place we went is small, based in NC and only has conflict free gems. YAY! Currently, I'm watching…

This a million times.

I'm sorry :-( But every day is a new one! Drink a little tea, watch a good show and be mellow till you doze off. Turn that frown upside down! ^_^

Ha! Thanks, y'all! We had a good time. Admittedly, this was taken with his phone and we forgot to turn off the flash, but when I get home, the good pic from my camera will be put up! I'm just happy I got to be around for it all. And like I said, his boys rock so hard. :-) Totally worth the trip.

MMMMMMMMmmmm Kahlua!

It finally happened!!!! I went to the ball last night and it was a blast — this is me and Enick (yay!). It was a ton of fun: I got to meet his soldiers (who are funny and great men), and when someone asked if I was his wife, hearing him say, "Not yet, but soon..." felt pretty darn great.

Well said, and it is sad that men are so often overlooked in this. I should have mentioned that as well. Trafficking — like rape and other forms of sexual violence — is all about control.

I just think they're lovely. And, hey, if SGT BF is excited to gift me some fine jewelry, then I'm game.

Hahaha I just lol'd. That should be Ball's (TM) next marketing campaign...

Hahaha I was thinking the same. Welcome to the age of Helicopter Parenting, where every breath could lead to DISASTER!!!!!

I can't wait!!!! I thought I would be working my normal 3-11:30 tonight, but when I got the news that I was working midshift I got super excited!!! This is going to be such an awesome premiere!!!! Woooooooot!!!!!

This flies completely in the face of all those who refuse to see that women, with all our strides in society, are still to many people nothing more than walking baby incubators, or beings whose only purpose is to answer the beck and call of men. This makes me so incredibly sad and my heart aches for her... And the…

That just blew my mind. I love how she came to creating this map... very nice attention to detail (both discreet/unspoken and obvious). Super cool.

That sounds like an awesome plan!!! Is it bad that I am slightly jealous? :-)

Oh. My. Gawd. That looks fun, and delicious!!!!!!!!! I say very awesome, indeed! I love cooking and baking. MMmmmmm...

Bahaha you should have!!! I can only applaud a fellow nerd!!! XD

Ah! That sounds like fun. I personally shall be cooking up some tofu stir-fry and playing Skyrim. :-)