Well thank goodness THIS one's still here.

[wednes]

Since I'm spending stupid bones on the Vampire Ball, I didn't renew my extra LJ pics and they expired. No big whoop, right? I am told they pick out the icons you use the most and get rid of the rest.
I'm not sure what kind of mechanisms they use to keep track of such things, but if that was what they were trying to do, they failed most miserably. I can tell you the last time I used, for example, my Gaeta icon from BSG. It was when Gaeta was pulling all his shenanegans--the ones that eventually got him killed. I have certainly used many other icons more recently than that.
That said, I should probably pony up the dough to get my userpics put back. The pics themselves are not really a big deal. But it does seem like showing Lj some monetary love is appropriate just so they don't shut down. If I sell enough books at the Vampire Ball, I'll totally reup my userpics.

Had to express order some new tights for the Vampire Ball, which still don't fit very well. I don't get it. I'm buying them a full size larger than their chart says I need based on my height and weight. Are tights supposed to just barely go on and constantly be pinching and uncomfortable? That's not really what remember, but it's been roughly 15 years since I've regularly worn tights, or even nylons. Luckily, I also got some cheap, black leggings which I will be sporting under my velvety black vampire dress.

Whoever took it upon themselves to send me a big box of sparkle pens and silver Sharpies with a nice note (telling me to have a good signing) is wicked awesome. You have totally choked me up with your thoughtfulness, kindness, and excellent taste in pens. So fess up if you want; if not, it was a lovely gesture and I feel even more prepared than I would have otherwise.

Tomorrow is my radio interview with Flint Talk Radio. I hope it goes nice, and I hope I'm over this flu by then. I've been doing nothing but sleeping, lazing around, and taking psyllium (and tons of water) until I get better. I thought it was just stress making me sick, then I started barfing and being dizzy. Fine way to spend an anniversary. *sigh*

EDIT: Thank you spiralwitch for the userpics. I guess Rob Brenzy is right. The Universe IS conspiring to shower me with blessings. *sigh again*

Comments

[yshaloo]

Where'd you order your tights from?

I got some last year from http://www.welovecolors.com/ and the solid colored ones were great but the stripey ones run small and short. There was no pulling the crotch of them all the way up to my actual crotch area.

That's a word that just sounds like it should be dirty...CROTCH!

[wednes.livejournal.com]

Indeed, I got some multicolored ones from them. They did not fit, but the ones my friend got appear to be great. I'm thinking my form is just a tad too um...voluptuous for tights.

Luckily, my breathtaking beauty and custom fangs should take focus off of my ordinary leggings.

[hellamama.livejournal.com]

My problem with tights and hose is that I'm usually at the top of the height and the top of the weight for whatever size I allegedly need. So even a size up never fits right. Or they don't make a size that fits both my height AND my weight. I don't remember how tall you are... but hose of any kind are never particularly comfortable for me.

[wednes.livejournal.com]

I'm only 5'6, which should be quite easy to fit, as heights go.

Ultimately though, tights aren't a big deal since I always wear comfortable shoes (which go best with comfortable socks).

[opaqueplanet.livejournal.com]

I haven't worn tights since I was 5, and I haven't worn nylons/pantyhose since I was 10. As soon as I was old enough to decide my own wardrobe, I swore those scratchy, itchy, ill-fitting devil-garments would never touch my legs again. I wear pants under dresses sometimes. And leggings/yoga pants are awesome. But god damn the man who decided "women's legs aren't textured right. Let's pull their socks up past their fanny" and may he freeze in hell.

[wednes.livejournal.com]

LOL, I suspect that this is precisely the comment I was after here. I thank you!

[opaqueplanet.livejournal.com]

I do what I can.

[spiralwitch.livejournal.com]

*hugs*
just returning the favor of your friendship and support :)

[wednes.livejournal.com]

:-]

[jeffpalmatier.livejournal.com]

Whoever took it upon themselves to send me a big box of sparkle pens and silver Sharpies with a nice note (telling me to have a good signing) is wicked awesome. You have totally choked me up with your thoughtfulness, kindness, and excellent taste in pens. So fess up if you want; if not, it was a lovely gesture and I feel even more prepared than I would have otherwise.

I thought about taking credit and saying, "You're welcome!", but spiralwitch might not find that amusing. :-D Good luck with the interview!

[wednes.livejournal.com]

Actually, Miss Spiral sent me the userpics. The origin of the sweet gift of pens is still a mystery. So you totally could have taken the credit.

[frogdiva.livejournal.com]

Tights and nylons can all go to hell, if you ask me. I hope I never have a job again that requires me to wear them. I carry all of my weight in my tummy and but area, and I have a hard time getting them to big enough for that area but not too big for my legs. I feel your pain and hope you can find a better alternative.

[wednes.livejournal.com]

hahahahaa, yeah, that's basically what I've got going on too. Ah well. I did buy some cheap leggings and think those will do fine.

[crowjoy.livejournal.com]

Garters are the answer for you my friend! :D