Dana, considering that there was a ... fad? style? ... several years ago of using bra straps (actually, very expensive bits of fabric made to look like bra straps) as headbands, using earbuds to tie back your hair sounds reasonable. But I have short hair (and out in SF, there was a shiver down David's spine) so I'm no expert.
sarameg, would you have any interest in these?
And, just for amusement (and maybe to help recover from the horror that was the not!bagel, here's a video of kids tasting weird sodas.
Apparently I am very hard on myself, that was the insight today. I project my disappointment in myself as if it were coming from others, thus always thinking I am disappointing them.
Oh, yeah, I get this. As in, I do the same thing.
This Guardian article is so depressing. [link]
Yeah, I read that, and yes, depressing. And angry-making. I just want to whap people like that upside the head.
Too depressing to read all of, for me. Sigh. People are very disappointing. Not msbelle or lisah, of course.
I found this article [link] to be enlightening. Also, depressing.
I mean, Jesus, asshole who wants to see the world burn because it's not pure enough for his liking, fuck you. I have to live in it. MY KID has to live in it.
Thanks, guys. I won't fully feel free until I have an offer in hand, but this is an enormous weight lifted. It's gonna have interesting repercussions in the short term (I'll probably be pulled off testing after April, probably for a few months), but ultimately it is the right move for the institute and puts me where I want to be.
Also? Fucking snowing! An hour ahead of schedule.