I'm a girl :-). And she better be happy with her gift since she told me exactly what she wanted. After several unused birthday/Christmas gifts I've stopped trying to surprise her. Now she gets exactly what she wants and I don't waste my money. Win win!

I bought some stuff from Oyin for my sister and it took them 9 days to process my order. They shipped via USPS and the stupid thing still haven't gotten to her. I realize this is only tangentially related to your post but I'm annoyed that despite ordering her gift on December 12, she'll still get it after Christmas.

I bought some stuff from Oyin for my sister and it took them 9 days to process my order. They shipped via USPS and the stupid thing still haven't gotten to her. I realize this is only tangentially related to your post but I'm annoyed that despite ordering her gift on December 12, she'll still get it after Christmas.

Those look delicious. There's nothing wrong with a basic cookie recipe. Delicious is the only thing that matters.

Thanks!

You're awesome. Thanks.

Calling Mal a "poor man's Harrison Ford" is fightin' words. I'm a few hours late to this thread but, when you do see this message, know that there is someone out there on the interwebs who's scowling very fiercely at you.

Even if something terrible is about to happen (which I don't believe), what does worrying about it do? If you think something bad is going to happen, isn't that even more reason to enjoy the good times now? And if nothing bad happens and you live a full and happy life, shouldn't you still appreciate what you have…

I've been looking for a restaurant that does a proper Feast. So far...nothing. I've never actually attended a Feast of the Seven Fishes but ever since I heard about it, I MUST GO TO ONE!!! I need to find a nonna to adopt me for Christmas.

Hey night owls! Anybody have awesome cookie recipes? I'm gonna bake tomorrow and I'm looking for suggestions. I'm a pretty good baker and I have a decently stocked pantry. I don't have sprinkles, fondant or anything to decorate a cookie so I'm looking for delicious recipes, not pretty ones.

How do I make pompoms from yarn??

Don't jinx it! I really, really hope they can do that movie justice. If they can keep the darkness, grittiness and child on child violence of 300 they better be able to do Ender's game justice.

Do you think they're going to make the movie as gritty as the book was? With the violence and extremely adult behavior the kids engage in? I really hope it's not super shinny and CGI'ed out.

That's so disappointing! I too got some whiskey stones with my thinkgeek points and I was of excited about getting them. I thought it would be great for all kinds of drinks, but if they don't cool down your drink at all what's the point? Waste of my points.

I only drink Cambodian breast milk from the Bronx.

I love you because you can talk about the Kushiel series and Game of Thrones in the same breath. I love both of them although I prefer Carey because of her woman focused (and non-rape heavy) stories. Side note have you read Moirin's stories? Love them!

Oh man! Him threatening that child was hilarious! Especially because I understand exactly where he's coming from. There are some really obnoxious kids out there. I try not to feel too angry at the kids because at that age it's usually due to bad parenting, but man, it's difficult.

Yes! I just finished watching it. What did you think? I loved it (well, not all of it, I could have done without some of the jokes), but then I'm a huge fan of his. What did you think of the masturbating in an elementary school playground joke?

Congrats! I love your comments. Keep the poop stories coming!

I have no idea what cheap means either in the bike world. I've seen used bikes for under $100 and super fancy urban bikes for $1500+. I guess something under $300? I have a feeling that the under $100 used bikes aren't that great.