If memory serves, ostriches are one of very few animals that can outdo human beings at long distance running as well as in sprints.
Mal: Okay. She won't be winning any beauty contests anytime soon. But she is solid. Ship like this, be with ya 'til the day you die. Zoe: 'Cause it's a deathtrap.
'Out Of Gas'
Natter 74: Ready or Not
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, butt kicking, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Matt the Bruins fan - Mar 09, 2016 7:46:47 am PST #17125 of 30003
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
Liese S. - Mar 09, 2016 8:01:11 am PST #17126 of 30003
"Faded like the lilac, he thought."
Oh, Dana, I'm sorry.
Good luck, sara.
Yeah, flea, that's starting to sound like bullet dodged, I'd say.
Strix - Mar 09, 2016 8:01:51 am PST #17127 of 30003
A dress should be tight enough to show you're a woman but loose enough to flee from zombies. — Ginger
Talk to me? I'm having a stupid panic attack -- Dan got me a spring cleaning service for V Day, and I am huddled on the porch chair, shaking, after having a meltdown before they came. Because I didn't have the spoons to do more than get off the floors before they came.
Liese S. - Mar 09, 2016 8:03:19 am PST #17128 of 30003
"Faded like the lilac, he thought."
Aww, Strix, it's ok. Breathe. It's totally understandable how you feel, but you didn't need to do anything. They're a cleaning service. Trust me, they've seen worse. That's their job.
Zenkitty - Mar 09, 2016 8:07:36 am PST #17129 of 30003
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
Maria, that's an interesting article. I'm sharing it with my other teacher friends.
flea, that sounds like a major red flag to me. I'd bail.
-t, it's heartening to me to know that my company is not the only one pulling shenanigans.
I despair at the thought of dealing with this corporate BS for another 10-12-15 years. This morning's meeting left me exhausted just thinking about what's planned for this year.
Zenkitty - Mar 09, 2016 8:08:43 am PST #17130 of 30003
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
What Liese said, Strix! It's okay. I totally feel your meltdown though.
sj - Mar 09, 2016 8:10:26 am PST #17131 of 30003
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Strix, I completely understand that feeling, and that's why I've avoided looking into a cleaning service even though we really need one, but I'm sure Liese's right and they've seen worse and regardless they're getting paid.
Liese S. - Mar 09, 2016 8:13:28 am PST #17132 of 30003
"Faded like the lilac, he thought."
We put a lot of value judgement on housekeeping and it honestly doesn't belong there. We live in a complex world. We are not 1950's housewives whose role is tied up in our ability to set a neat table. There is a lot of living going on, and if that means our houses get messy, then so be it.
I only know this because I do a lot of beating myself up for the state of my living. In fact, today I'm planning on doing a bunch of catch-up housecleaning. But my value as a human being does not diminish because I've been unable to keep up with it in the recent past. I am valuable *because* I am a human being. And so are you.
Strix - Mar 09, 2016 8:13:29 am PST #17133 of 30003
A dress should be tight enough to show you're a woman but loose enough to flee from zombies. — Ginger
Thanks, Liese.
I'm just gonna babble for a sec.
Jumped in shower during meltdown, good.
Outside, good.
Circular breathing. Sipping on ice cold water.
LOUD WOOD CHIPPER, SHUT UP!
5 senses, flowers shoots, fresh air on clean skin, the almond of my shower gel, a sip of coffee for taste, birds.
OK, better.
Liese S. - Mar 09, 2016 8:14:42 am PST #17134 of 30003
"Faded like the lilac, he thought."
Yup, good job. Keep breathing. Stay in the moment. You are ok. You are safe. You are cared for.