(Cross-posting from FB mostly because I know it will likely entertain thewronghands.)

I went to a sleep specialist today to discuss the fact that I basically don't sleep anymore. She took a page of notes, then looked at me in bewilderment.

Doctor: "But WHY haven't you already had a sleep study done?"

Me: "I haven't had a chance. I've been a little busy trying ( Read more... )

It's been a while since I've attended a con, so a couple of quick but very important reminders.
1. COMPROMISED IMMUNE SYSTEM, DO NOT HUG. I am a newly-single self-employed parent; I very literally can. not. afford. to get sick right now.
2. I have PTSD and am considerably more muscular than I look. Sneaking up behind me tends to end badly for ( Read more... )

Yesterday afternoon, while walking from our apartment to the subway, Amy suddenly turned, looked at me hard for a minute, and said "Is it about time for you to do your haircolor again, or something? You're BLOND on top ( Read more... )

This afternoon, while walking back from the bodega that's two blocks from our apartment, three men felt compelled to comment on my breasts. Mind you, I was in baggy jeans and a tank top, no makeup, unwashed hair yanked back in a messy braid, sweaty in a VERY unsexy sort of way, and scowling - even by the (low) standards of our neighborhood, I ( Read more... )