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[JD]

I celebrated free comic book day today by buying a comic book.

[Liz]

I celebrated by going into a comic book store and laughing at most of the things.

No purchase necessary.

[Patrick]

Man. Calling my mom on Mother's Day in front of my friends was probably the funniest thing I've had happen recently. I caught so much shit for my Mom-accent. When I'm on the phone with my mom, I go from the accent they're used to, which is my standard northern California accent (the one you hear in about 90% of movies; very neutral, as far as American accents go) to a slowed-down, incredibly thick Georgia accent. Think Alan Jackson. Not a single one of these kids was even aware I was a Southerner by even the loose stretch I consider myself to be one (my mom's side of the family is all from the South and I lived in Georgia for a significant part of my childhood), so when they all of a sudden heard me turn into a Georgia boy, they didn't know what the fuck was happening. My word choice altered itself significantly; my slang was very different, and I used a lot of semi-archaic words such as "yonder."

I recently learned that it is not advisable to drink alcohol within an hour of taking diphenhydramine (my usual go-to choice of antihistamine). That shit will straight FUCK YOU UP.

[richlitt]

My mother code-switches whenever she is one the phone with southerners, as well. She's from Georgia, but for most of my childhood in Connecticut, spoke in a perfect non-regional General American accent.

I realised recently I pronounce pajamas weirdly because of her.

[bainidhe_dub]

do you say pajaymas or pajommas?

[nufan]

pah-jar-mahs. Who the tits says pajommas?

[nekowafer]

I do! I guess? Everyone does 'round these parts.

[Zingoleb]

Man, I wish people would pick up subtle hints like, "I'm kind of estranged from my family and really don't want to talk about them." This woman was repeatedly asking me about my family, trying to get me to describe them, when I barely know her, and in front of a whole group of people. She ended up upsetting me until I just walked out, because if I didn't I would just break into crying in front of everyone.

Now I feel bad and she feels bad and everyone feels bad. It's that kind of day.

Also - I saw a woman walking around in a mini-skirt and winter coat today. what the hell?

[valley_parade]

Dude, it's a Cake song.

[Jimmy the Squid]

And is totally a good look. Just sayin, ladies.

[Liz]

I want a girl with a short skirt and a looooong... jacket.

[richlitt]

Me too.

Also, she has to be changing her name from Kitty to Karen. No kitties here.

I alternate between pajommas and pa-jam-mas.

[nufan]

I do! I guess? Everyone does 'round these parts.

Banona's in pajomma's

[valley_parade]

Update: I HAS A JOB.

My dogg. o/

Tuesday I had a show in Berkeley, which went very well! We were the second (and final) opening act for the most popular band in the city

Dude tell me those Berkeley people have proper earholes and you played with the Bye Bye Blackbirds.

(psst hey did you get your phone fixed yet?)

[JD]

I finally installed windows 7. 

[JD]

Literally the most exciting thing that's happened to me these past couple of weeks.

[Scandanavian War Machine]

well, windows 7 is badass so i can't blame you

i did the same thing a couple weeks ago and tried to tell someone how cool it was and they did not get it

[richlitt]

I installed Mac OS 10.6.6 the other day.

It, too, was very exciting.  

[JD]

well, windows 7 is badass so i can't blame you

i did the same thing a couple weeks ago and tried to tell somewhat how cool it was and they did not get it

It's so nice to be completely done with Vista.

[nekowafer]

I haven't had any problems with Vista.. I mean, it's not perfect, but that's how it is with any operating system I've ever used. I want 7 but I missed out on my free upgrade

[Blue Kitty]

Same here, I don't have any problems with Vista. The only thing I really hate about it is the bar that stays on the top of the screen and will pop up from time to time for no reason.

[bainidhe_dub]

I dunno, I get a little annoyed with Vista when the security program stops its own updates to confirm that it is allowed to be running.

[nekowafer]

Banona's in pajomma's

I have never seen this before! I definitely say it like that, although I'm from Baltimore.

Also, re: Vista, I have no idea what this bar is that you speak of, and I've turned off that stupid security thing. Don't ask me how, I have no fucking clue, but it's done!

[McTaggart]

UAC would be totally fine if the popups were a little more obvious when they came up under another program and if powershell had sudo and if you could elevate an existing explorer window.

[Barmymoo]

I got a job too! Well not really, I am working for free at the hospital but I have something to get up for in the morning and hopefully when they need someone they will think "oh May is a good typist/secretary/receptionist/general dogsbody, and she is already trained and knows what she is doing, let's just start paying her!". But I'm still going to go to a recruitment agency tomorrow because there is no guarantee that this will ever happen and that rent ain't gonna pay itself next year.

Also a terrible thing has happened - my computer has decided it is going to crash every time I try to play the Sims. What is wrong with my computer. help. Microsoft says it is a problem with my Intel Graphics Driver but nothing it suggests will fix the problem. ARGH.

[snalin]

Microsoft can't fix your problems. I have no idea why they even included that thing in the first place.

try updating your drivers, and if that doesn't help, uninstall and reinstall them. It looks like intel has an automatic utility for you to do just that (http://downloadcenter.intel.com/, top of the page, looks like a banner add).

Seriously, why does companies think it's a good idea to promote the most important stuff on their web pages with something that looks like a banner add? People will never read those!

[Jace]

Alternatively, you could light some incense and say a short litany to the Omnissiah.

[valley_parade]

Microsoft can't fix your problems. I have no idea why they even included that thing in the first place.

try updating your drivers, and if that doesn't help, uninstall and reinstall them. It looks like intel has an automatic utility for you to do just that (http://downloadcenter.intel.com/, top of the page, looks like a banner add).

Seriously, why does companies think it's a good idea to promote the most important stuff on their web pages with something that looks like a banner add? People will never read those!

FALSE!

Well, I mean that one time Pirates Press had a banner ad on a blog I read about Cock Sparrer reissues. Otherwise, true.

[snalin]

Half a sec I thought you had an example of when "microsoft has detected a problem, and is trying to find a solution" had figured out something else than "there seems to be a problem with the program with a problem, I'll just shut it down for you and pretend that I didn't claim I could fix it, kay?"

[pen]

How do people stay sane when planning a frickin wedding?  Seriously.  I can't focus at work, I'm stressed out as fuck, people are RSVP'ing with additional people that weren't invited, I have to make awkward phone calls to say "sorry, no"  and because of all this shit, along with pressure from my parents to invite  other people that I have no room or money for, I haven't been able to focus on studying for my exam like I should have, and I bombed it, which maybe have a HUGE impact on the direction of my career.  I feel like I have no control over anything in my life at all because all of my fucking energy is going into this party that I didn't even WANT to have... I wanted us to go to Jamaica.  I wanted it to be easy, but no.  Family guilt is strong, and it sucks.  I've had at least 3 total meltdowns that I can recall, so far, and one is always not that far off.  I'm going crazy, and what for?  So I can look pretty for my family and friends, feed them, and try to host a fun party?  That's a lot for one person to handle.  I don't know how I'm going to make it through.  Someone is constantly offended, or complaining about "why can't i bring my girlfriend of two weeks?", or anything else that they can find to bitch about.  I want to call the whole thing off, but we've already spent thousands on preparations and it should be FOR something.  "They" say that it's the happiest day of your life, and all I can think is that it's because all the BS is finally over with.  I want to hide under a rock and cry. 

[Tom]

I wish my life had a snooze button.

[The Seldom Killer]

It might seem a little radical, but might I suggest that you "stage" a very public, very messy meltdown where you list everything that is getting to you about organising the wedding and "call the wedding off" because you can't have it the way you want it. Let people stew for a couple of days before puting it back on again and maintaining a hall of asshats on facebook. After that, respond to anything you don't like with the phrase "Fuck off, it's my wedding and if you don't like it I'm cancelling your invite."

I was under the impression that it's the happiest day of your life because you get to be as selfish as you like and no one can do anything about it.

[richlitt]

From what I've seen, pen, that's a pretty common occurrence. Take solace in the fact that you're definitely not alone. 

I would advise against mock-canceling it. Take breaks when you can, go on walks with your partner, remember that it'll all be over in a while and you can put all of this behind you.

[pwhodges]

And remember that someone else gets to do the clearing up after the party!

[Lines]

You need some sort of Incredible Hulk who lives in your pocket and smashes everyone who is being a douche. If only...

Rachel, hang in there! This is YOUR AND JON'S day, not theirs. If people are being asshats, tell them so. I've known a few people who had limited weddings and that's kind of what they had to do when people started getting fussy about not being able to invite a date or bring their kids.

[valley_parade]

Half a sec I thought you had an example of when "microsoft has detected a problem, and is trying to find a solution" had figured out something else than "there seems to be a problem with the program with a problem, I'll just shut it down for you and pretend that I didn't claim I could fix it, kay?"

What, dude I was talking about old Cock Sparrer albums.



Rachel, You'll get through this.

Anyway, you better get through this. Do you realize that I haven't seen you guys in over a year?

[pen]

Thanks for the tips, guys.  I got into a screaming match with my mother last night about it... the fun never ends.

[valley_parade]

Yeah, I pretty much need to echo what Linds said. It's about you and Jon. Everyone else's bullshit is their own, don't let it get you down.


Also, having watched a myriad of sitcoms in my lifetime, it seems like no wedding will ever go as it was originally planned.

[pen]

Our original plan was a castle wedding.  Then Jamaica, then one of the virgin islands because faye's dad wouldn't sign for a passport, then a garden wedding/reception at my dad's in NH, and now this one.  i'd say we're as far from the original plan as we could get.  i really need to learn to stop trying to accommodate other people.  i REALLY wanted jamaica.  *sigh*

[nekowafer]

It's similar to how people are with pregnant women, it seems. Everyone has an opinion, everyone wants to be involved, even though it really should only be about the parents/newlyweds. You just have to put your foot down about a lot of things and tell them there will be no discussion. You'll have some grumpy people but you'll feel better for it, in general. If you have a loud-mouth type friend, and they're willing to bitch at people for you, that would be even better - you tell them what you want, they lay down the law. It's why I make sure to have my sister with me when I need any sort of advocate. I'm too shy/quiet/polite to stand up for myself properly.

[valley_parade]

Rachel, just straight up punch someone at the reception.

Not me, though.

[pen]

I might.  I told my sister that for any of the people who just happened to bring in their infants, if their babies cry, they're kicked out.  period.  I think she thinks I'm joking. 

[valley_parade]

I like it.

[Lines]

Get a "You must be this tall to enter" sign and post this beside it:



or this

[nobo]

i REALLY wanted jamaica.  *sigh*

Honeymoon in Jamaica?

[pen]

Nobo, we were planning to have our wedding with just immediate family down in Jamaica.  It would have been WONDERFUL.

[nobo]

What I meant by that was, are you going to Jamaica for the honeymoon to make up for not having your wedding there?

[David_Dovey]

That's kind of setting Jon up for an easy joke though.

D'yer Mak'er?

[JD]

Oh man I just had my first blue screen in forever. So much for windows 7 being wildly better than vista.

[pwhodges]

Have you ever had a blue screen caused  by Windows, though?  Each of the two main graphics systems accounts for about 1/3 of all blue screens, and the rest are nearly all caused by driver faults as well.