No. This is not ok. Jersey is hot and not breathable and gets too stretched out.

I LOL’ed at the headline. I know it’s like, what actually happened and also just common sense, but good job!

Yeah I am so over turbo tax. They are even more outrageously expensive this year.

I’m gonna have to second the walks thing. They are perfect for me because they are just the right amount of exercise to take your mind of things, get your heart rate up, and not cause you to hate exercise (like running does for me). Walks also feel like less of a chore.

Way ahead of you!

I almost went with that this year, but I ended up with TaxAct. It’s not the most user-friendly but it is cheap! Maybe I’ll look into itemizing. We bought a car and made a big move this year.

Ah we’re not at that point yet. What tax software do you use?

Me three! And I’m not one of those lucky people who get refunds :( My husband and I always end up paying a bunch. I’ve worked as an independent contractor, and I dunno, I guess we’re bad at money? What are these magical refunds everyone speaks of?

I’m right there with you. It sucks a lot. I’m looking at myself in the mirror thinking: “Holy shit how did this happen, you are terrible, starve yourself now!” But on good days I recognize that thought and say “Oh hello fucked up thought, my old friend.” And then I remind myself of my non-weight-related goals, and…

I’ve met lots of liberal soldiers. Or at least they are critical of our military involvements. Don’t assume that he’s automatically super-conservative or pro-war, and listen to what he has to say about it. If you already know his opinions though and feel like you have to censor yourself, I’d say move on.

I like you.

Wow, scallions, way too many limes, cilantro and a jalapeño? Good for flavor, but not for sustenance. And lettuce? Oy. I guess I take a weird pride in being poor and enjoy being very strategic about grocery shopping.

Great piece, and great take on a truly awful event.

“The yawning void”. *Shudder*

Oof, I can imagine! Ok, I’m making it my new personal goal.

I routinely get the “You look so young” thing. I work with kids so it often comes with “You look like one of the kids”. I really dread meeting with parents.

YES to Alice.

D:

I want there to be study on children who were totally chill with posing with the Easter Bunny versus children who were terrified. I bet there would be some intriguing personality differences.

NŌ