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    Image of Aesop's Foibles. YES. Aesop's Foibles. YES.
    12:17 PM

    Hello Turkeys! I hope everyone's holiday was enjoyable, and that the food was as bangin as the Pilgrims intended. Okay so. Mr. Foibles and I went out to my parents house for dinner last night as planned. They recently moved so the drive is about an hour. Kind of a pain in the ass but their house is really adorable and since my sister and my niece live there as well I was looking forward to the visit. But here's the story. My parents are winos. They drink pretty much every day. This started becoming their routine while I was still living at home with them and my sister and I found it annoying how Friday Wine Night turned into Evry Night Wine Night and they'd get increasingly ridiculous. You know what I mean: The goofiness, the silly arguments, the maudlin episodes, the overly lovey episodes, the endless repetitions of the same sentiments. So this is not really a new thing. But. Now that I've moved away, I don't see them all that often, and we don't talk all that much. I mean we sometimes call eachother and write letters occasionally but that's about it. So the rare occasions we do get together, it's for a couple of hours and while I miss them and look forward to seeing them, every time we do get together, they're drunk. They're either already drunk when we get to their house, or they bring their own wine when they visit us. This is especially painful when Mr. Foibles' parents invite them down here for dinners or babrbecues at their house. Like the time last year when we had dinner at his parents' place and my dad and Mr. Foibles Senior were drinking Old Fashions and my dad was really putting them away and got visibly hammered. At one point in the evening I pulled my mom aside and told her it was time for her to get my dad out of there because he was embarassing me. She apologized and a few days later my dad wrote to me and apologized and told me he felt really bad about what had happened. I asked him to please control himself in the future, especially around my future in-laws because they don't drink like my parents do and it makes everyone uncomfortable. I know he felt bad about it, and I felt bad for him. I love him, and I had my own problems with alcohol abuse in the past and strangely enough, he was the one who made me recognize I did have a serious problem. Anyway, so last night. I asked my mom a few days ago if they could please curtail their drinking until after we'd left. She kind of made light of it, and sure enough, they were already sloshy when we arrived. My dad especially. He's fond of Mr. Foibles, I know, but his way of expressing that fondness when he's drinking is to be annoying and incessantly poke fun at him. Not to mention the repetitive questions and stories and so forth. At one point shortly after we'd arrived Mr Foibles turned to me, exasperated, and said can we go outside for a cig. Pretty much to get away from my dad. Mr. Foibles knows all about my feelings regarding my parents' boozing and he knows how much it bothers me, and he feels bad about it, so he tries to be a good sport and all. But seriously, I have had it. I've had it with their behavior. I'm disappointed and frankly disgusted. This morning I decided I would write to them and explain how I've been feeling about this and let them know that we will not be visiting again until they're able to act like normal people and not total drunks. I'm so sad about this, you guys. I love them so very much and they're good people. They're intelligent and funny and they did a great job raising me. I just wish they'd take things more seriously; like it's important to me that Mr. Foibles get to really know them and vice versa, since he's going to be my husband and I've gotten close with his family and all. Oh God. I'm just at my limit, you know? Well anyway. If anyone has any advice as to how best to approach this situation without crushing them, I'd love to hear it. Help me, wise Jezzies, for I am hurting over here!!

    /fucking novel

    #groupthink
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    Image of DutchessOfDork DutchessOfDork
    10:43 AM

    In reply to Stick A Fork In It
    I love VH1 and trashy tv shows :D

    Right now I am watching for the love of Ray J. Ha
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    10:34 AM

    In reply to Stick A Fork In It
    oh my god! One of my oldest friends, who moved away a few years ago, is in town for thanksgiving. She called me yesterday, and she's coming over to hang out so our kids can meet.
    I'm feeling a bit wary about the whole thing, she moved away and really just stopped talking to those of us here... but hopefully it'll be fine and we have a good time.
    Unfortunately she's bringing her douche of a husband. Apparently she can't drive the 15 blocks to my house without him. (or do ANYTHING without him, it seems)
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    Image of sayah sayah
    11:57 AM

    @spamanda: Give Bella my love!
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    12:11 PM

    @sayah: Ugh, she brought the husband with her. They sat THISCLOSE on the couch, he barely talked, and I felt like she couldn't actually talk to me with him around. Awkward.
    I miss her, it sucks that life is this way.

    #groupthink
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    12:16 PM

    @spamanda: that sucks! But at least you got to see her, huh?
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    10:30 AM

    In reply to Stick A Fork In It

    How are you, lovelies?
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    10:34 AM

    @Ailatan: Oh Michael!

    *sigh* I stayed up late watching holiday movies, and am now sleepy, but I'm so glad you called :)
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    Image of la.donna.pietra la.donna.pietra
    10:02 AM

    In reply to Stick A Fork In It
    I actually got up at 5:30 this morning to go brave a GameStop and get a PS3 bundle for $299 (three games and the console). This was the result of months of careful planning and persuading Mr. Pietra to wait for the Black Friday sales.

    It came with God of War I and II. Time to smash some crockery!
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    Image of curiousgeorgiana curiousgeorgiana
    10:18 AM

    @la.donna.pietra: Awesome! My boyfriend snagged a cheap copy of Assassin's Creed II this morning (XBox). Unfortunately, my studying will prevent me from playing at the moment, but come December 12--watch out world!!!
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    10:28 AM

    @curiousgeorgiana: He got a used copy of ACII as well. I look forward to a weekend filled with classical references, architecture, and blood spatter.
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    10:37 AM

    @la.donna.pietra: Luuucky. I don't usually do black friday stuff, but that makes it sound worthwhile.
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    10:59 AM

    @la.donna.pietra: I'm so excited. I liked the first one, but I thought it was too repetitive. I've heard number II is better. Let me know how you like it.

    On a related note, I think Modern Warfare is giving my boyfriend a complex. It is so freaking intense.
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    11:21 AM

    @ablative: I've never done it before either--this is the first time I've ever lived anywhere big enough to have Black Friday sales when I actually had some money. We were expecting crazy lines, but it was us and two other people (and two very wearied-looking clerks).
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    09:30 AM

    In reply to Stick A Fork In It
    Ok people. I am at work today and would like to crawl under my desk and nap immediately. I accidently stayed out till 3:30 drinking wine and scotch and my eyeballs are currently hanging out of their sockets. Please help.
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    09:36 AM


    @erinna: like this guy?

    just try to think of the rewards when you get back home, also re hydrate and drink coffee. You can do this.
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    Image of morninggloria morninggloria
    09:38 AM

    @erinna: I'm at work today, too, but only until noon.

    I LOVE THAT FINANCIAL MARKETS CAN'T BE CLOSED FOR MORE THAN 72 HOURS IN A ROW!
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    09:48 AM

    @morninggloria: Yeah, I'm not even sure why they open. None of my traders even came in today. In my next life, I'm gonna be much smarter about this finance career thingy and just be a trader.
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    09:55 AM

    @erinna: I'm more on the stockbroker side and I honestly think that the closer to the floor you are, the better. I'd much rather be a trader than doing what I'm doing now. You don't even need much of a work uniform-- you can wear jeans and those awful mesh shirts over a tee shirt every day.
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    12:26 PM

    @erinna: Yeah, I'm here, and I'm in Communications. I'm sure I'm essential to the market's function today. They'll grind to a halt without my ... copy edits?
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    12:28 PM

    @erinna: And sorry about zee hangover. Perhaps no one will notice if you actually do, in fact, crawl under your desk?
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    05:54 AM

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    Good morning Jezebels! It is mid-morning in London and I am drinking Earl Grey and enjoying one of the fruit-nut-chocolate cookies I bought as a goodbye gift for my colleagues.

    I am also trying to write handover notes for the administrator who will be minding my work while someone permanent is found. She is Not Happy about this extra stuff and I don't blame her.
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    08:25 AM

    @Plum-Pie: Good Morning! It's 10:25 here in B.A. a horrible day, but it's Friday!!
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    10:40 AM

    @Plum-Pie: Morning! Are you whole heartedly leaving, or leaving with mixed emotions?
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    01:11 AM

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    Ok I loved the Macy's Thanksgiving parade and all, but seeing this today made the 8 year-old side of me just die!
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    01:14 AM

    @Rilo-Andy: I, uh, teared up a little during the Sesame Street float performance. I thought I saw Maria...
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    01:26 AM


    @jigglyball: That floored me too.
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    10:02 AM

    @jigglyball: She was there, I saw her on TV.

    Cookie Monster on the Sesame Street float made me squeal so loud I scared the cat.

    I've never gotten over my sesame street love!
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    01:03 AM

    In reply to Stick A Fork In It
    I ate approximately a pound of brussels sprouts today, and every time I breathe deeply, I taste sauteed sprouts. IT'S AWESOME.
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    01:06 AM

    @jigglyball: I don't think the taste of cranberry mixed with turkey will ever go away...

    YES! ALL OF MY DREAMS HAVE BEEN REALIZED!
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    01:12 AM

    @JessickerFletcher: THXGVNG RULZ
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    01:12 AM

    @JessickerFletcher: Are you in heaven???

    #groupthink
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    Image of RenoMartini RenoMartini
    01:14 AM

    @JessickerFletcher: Can I heart you again, because I swear we're related.
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    01:19 AM

    @sharkish: I now understand the message Belinda Carlisle was trying to make. HEAVEN IS A PLACE ON EARTH! It is complete with sliced turkey, cranberry sauce, and the knowledge that with the leftovers my aunt packed up for us, I WILL BE ABLE TO MAKE THE MOST PERFECT SANDWICH TOMORROW (turkey, brie, and cranberry sauce grilled to perfection)!
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    01:22 AM

    @JessickerFletcher: Oh, leftovers. I think I'm having mashed potatoes with Manchego cheese and then some pumpkin bread for breakfast. Given that I'm working tomorrow, it is guaranteed to be the highlight of my day.

    I'm following @RenoMartini's lead and hearting you for understanding how great it is to retaste awesomeness .
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    01:27 AM


    @RenoMartini: I believe that the love for turkey mixed with cranberry sauce is the one true unifying factor of the universe. And for all of the veggie jezzies out there, may I introduce you to my part-time lover? His name is Pie, Pumpkin Pie.

    (I make my signature pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving each year. It may be both literally and metaphorically the only thing I bring to the Thanksgiving table each year.)
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    03:15 AM

    @jigglyball: I made a # + 1/2 of brussels sprouts tonight. BF loved them. We learned if we keep eating them 3 x week we resist all kinds of cancers and ailments. Team sprouts!
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    12:58 AM

    In reply to Stick A Fork In It
    I was incredibly worried about my Thanksgiving this year (with the whole "seeing your cousin for the first time in almost two years after a rehab stint as the result of ratting him out") but I just got back (thank god WASPs know to start Thanksgiving dinner precisely at 6 o'clock) and it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. Multiple relatives, all of the "I'm conservative, hate taxes, and LOVE Sarah Palin" persuasion, tried to bring up politics; some even went as far to ask me if I was in young republicans (like most of my cousins before me) at school to which I replied, "In my opinion, there are better things to be doing during your senior year of high school than preparing to be a glib, hypocritical simpleton later in life. Can I get you another drink?" (Fun fact: you can add "drink" into any conversation and my aunt will completely ignore everything else you said!)

    Nonetheless, things were fine. Aunts and uncles danced around the college question before I ultimately interjected that I, like many other seniors, do not know what my future plans are yet. Cousins continued to be snobs (Seriously, who is buying these 17 and 18 year olds pearls and cable-knit sweaters?) and roughly 75% of them asked if I had seen New Moon yet. I responded, "No, but I too find Taylor Lautner attractive." Sad thing? They laughed. I was being serious.

    My sister brought her boyfriend who practically charmed the pants off every single one of my relatives. I as well liked him until he told a racist joke. I let my disgust show entirely to which my cousins reacted "Oh c'mon, it's just a joke." Me: "Tell me Steve, would you tell this jokes in front of any Mexicans?" Him: "Well, I don't really hang out with many Mexicans..." He started laughing and they all started laughing. I then decided it was time to leave the room and fulfill my god-given duty and watch football on Thanksgiving.

    Fortunately, I was allowed to drink as were some other cousins (hands down, my favorite part of the evening was my great aunt calling my cousin a lush). By the end of the night my reputation of abortion-loving, gay-rights-wanting, climate-change-preaching, non-practicing-presbyterian-or-catholic, and ashamed-to-be-American liberal was intact. But the last part, ashamed-to-be-American, still really doesn't sit right with me because:
    1. I actually understand American government and politics
    2. I know that our forefathers wouldn't listen to Glen Beck
    And most importantly, 3. I am not ashamed to be American whatsoever. It is impossible to be ashamed of a country that dedicates an entire holiday to turkey, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie! And who cares if you're forced to experience this wonderful tradition with awful people? (Not you mom, dad, and sis! Big sister, you are bearable, provided you lose the boyfriend.)

    I'd like to end this diatribe (against my extended family) with a short list of what I'm thankful for: Family (read: immediate), my dog, friends, health, happiness, Martha Stewart, Jezebel, literature, science, and progress.

    G'night everyone!
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    Image of quisquous quisquous
    01:12 AM

    @JessickerFletcher: You rock for standing up for what you believe in.

    But also remember that Thanksgiving is a holiday made up by people far more right wing than even your family must be:

    [www.teachervision.fen.com]
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    Image of Lizard in the Wires - synthesizer signals suspense! Lizard in the Wires - synthesizer signals suspense!
    01:21 AM

    @JessickerFletcher: Sometimes I'm thankful for good ol' midwestern repression. (No offense intended, it's just nice to avoid the whole problem sometimes)
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    01:33 AM

    @JessickerFletcher: Over Christmas, I am going on a cruise with my Tennessee-dwelling** extended family, which makes jokes at the expense of anyone browner than they are, and calls a wide swatch of people "ay-rabs." Out loud. In public. Makes me want to die. They like to interrogate me about feminism and my lack of religion. What I'm getting to is, every single thing I say to them will end with, "Can I get you a drink?"

    **I love Tennessee. My fours years in Nashville were some of the best of my life. But my family fulfills every negative stereotype the South has to offer. Any chance your cousins went to Vandy? Noticed lots of pearl-clad young Republicans during my time there.
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    01:34 AM

    @quisquous: Man, puritans really bum me out. Repression was the official first hobby of America.
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    01:55 AM

    @jigglyball: Ha! I have one cousin who went to Vanderbilt! I also have three that go to UVA, which I suppose is really the only public school up to snuff. Other than than that, I got two who went to Georgetown (Preppy Capital of the world behind Vandy from what I've seen/heard).

    My extended family shares a similar style of public behavior. I grew up in San Francisco (now live on the East Coast with them *sigh*) and once when we were out to dinner my aunt continued to loudly comment, "Ugh, that waiter is disgustingly effeminate." The entire restaurant heard. My sister and I covered our faces with shame and embarrassment while my aunt and her husband were confused. My mom and dad were pretty pissed (and didn't mind letting them know it) - especially because they were regulars at the restaurant. My dad basically apologized to everyone in the restaurant once we were all out the door.

    Side note on Tennessee love: I pretty much grew up being a bicoastal snob and saw the entire midwest as one big fly-over state until my best friend and his family (practically my second family) moved to Tennessee at the same time my family and I moved to the East Coast. I reluctantly visited him that summer and it was amazing. I think I wanted to hate it (because it had stolen away my best friend - even though I moved as well) but it was just beautiful and everyone was bizarrely friendly (I thought everyone I had met was being insincere and sarcastic for about two days until I realized that there's a possibility people are actually just that friendly).
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    03:05 AM

    @JessickerFletcher: Congrats on a successful holiday. My BFs family is very WASPy, and I sounds similar to yours. (A 20-something wearing head to toe Land's End? How does that happen?) We spent the entire day with my jovial, loud, lives around the corner from a giant trailer park family. It was his 2nd Thanksgiving with us, but I still know it's quite an unusual experience for him. That said, I popped a Xanax 5 minutes in after my dad started telling me that my goal of moving to NYC in the next two years is completely ridiculous. He laughed at it. Like, a big, hearty laugh. Ah, family support. Gotta love it. :-/ At least there was plenty of pie and iced tea.
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    12:34 PM

    @JessickerFletcher: Aw, I've already hearted you for understanding the retasting phenomenon, but I'd heart you all over again for this comment.

    Whenever my Tenn. family sees any display of affection between gay people, they inevitably assert, loudly, "I don't have a problem with the gays, but do they have to SHOVE IT IN MY FACE?!" And then I try to reason with them, and it goes nowhere, and then I drink. At least my uncle always has bourbon on-hand: a definite upside of Tennessee living.
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    12:35 PM

    @dj_chick: I'm picturing your boyfriend's family as a collection of Vivians from Legally Blonde. Hope you're OK with that :-)
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    12:55 AM

    I was incredibly worried about my Thanksgiving this year (with the whole "seeing your cousin for the first time in almost two years after a rehab stint as the result of ratting him out") but I just got back (thank god WASPs know to start Thanksgiving dinner precisely at 6 o'clock) and it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. Multiple relatives, all of the "I'm conservative, hate taxes, and LOVE Sarah Palin" persuasion, tried to bring up politics; some even went as far to ask me if I was in young republicans (like most of my cousins before me) at school to which I replied, "In my opinion, there are better things to be doing during your senior year of high school than preparing to be a glib, hypocritical simpleton later in life. Can I get you another drink?" (Fun fact: you can add "drink" into any conversation and my aunt will completely ignore everything else you said!)

    Nonetheless, things were fine. Aunts and uncles danced around the college question before I ultimately interjected that I, like many other seniors, do not know what my future plans are yet. Cousins continued to be snobs (Seriously, who is buying these 17 and 18 year olds pearls and cable-knit sweaters?) and roughly 75% of them asked if I had seen New Moon yet. I responded, "No, but I too find Taylor Lautner attractive." Sad thing? They laughed. I was being serious.

    My sister brought her boyfriend who practically charmed the pants off every single one of my relatives. I as well liked him until he told racist joke. I let my disgust show entirely to which my cousins reacted "Oh c'mon, it's just a joke." Me: "Tell me Steve, would you tell this joke in front of any Mexicans?" Him: "Well, I don't really hang out with many Mexicans..." He started laughing and they all started laughing. I then decided it was time to leave the room and fulfill my god-given duty and watch football on Thanksgiving.

    Fortunately, I was allowed to drink as were some other cousins (hands down, my favorite part of the evening was my great aunt calling my cousin a lush). By the end of the night my reputation of abortion-loving, gay-rights-wanting, climate-change-preaching, non-practicing-presbyterian-or-catholic, and ashamed-to-be-American liberal was intact. But the last part, ashamed-to-be-American, still really doesn't sit right with me because:
    1. I actually understand American government and politics
    2. I know that our forefathers wouldn't listen to Glen Beck
    And most importantly, 3. I am not ashamed to be American whatsoever. It is impossible to be ashamed of a country that dedicates an entire holiday to turkey, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie! And who cares if you're forced to experience this wonderful tradition with awful people? (Not you mom, dad, and sis! Big sister, you are bearable, provided you lose the boyfriend.)

    I'd like to end this diatribe (against my extended family) with a short list of what I'm thankful for: Family (read: immediate), my dog, friends, health, happiness, Martha Stewart, literature, science, and progress.

    G'night everyone!

    #groupthink
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    12:08 AM

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    Alright I'm off to watch Love Actually and then to bed. Just wanted to stop by and say how much I love Jezebel. I was a timid lurker for about 5 months before I finally auditioned to be a commenter this fall, and I'm glad I took the plunge. Y'all are the best ever, and it's been a hilarious blast. Even when we disagree its awesome. I love you! (I swear I'm not drunk, I'm just having a Jezzie lovefest).
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    12:24 AM

    @SUNNY1: You just auditioned this fall and already got your star?! Impressive!
    My experience with the auditioning process was similar...this fall I lurked, read, tried a couple of anonymous posts just to see how it felt, and am now thrilled to be part of the jezzie community. I swear, the day I get a gold star will have a night of celebration to follow.
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    01:04 AM

    @SUNNY1: Note to self: Brave the terrible traffic and mow down pedestrians in order to watch (or buy) Love Actually (a.k.a. the most comforting happy movie of all time) in the very near future.
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    Image of Blodwynn Blodwynn
    01:08 AM

    @JessickerFletcher: Target. 8 Dollars. Or 11, can't remember. One of the better feel-good movies for sure. ^.^
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    Image of JessickerFletcher JessickerFletcher
    01:09 AM

    @Blodwynn: OH I AM THERE.
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    Image of dcdulce dcdulce
    12:05 AM

    Nothing makes a perfect ending of the evening than 2 hours Golden Girls!

    #groupthink
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    Image of Tippi Hedren Tippi Hedren
    11/26/09

    In reply to Stick A Fork In It
    My stepdad drunk-dialed me from my (non-drinking) grandparents' house. He wanted to wish me a "felix nahvreedodd."

    Poor Nana and Papa...
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    Image of girlnamedblue girlnamedblue
    11/26/09

    In reply to Stick A Fork In It
    So dinner ended earlier than usual tonight. I don't know what to do, kitchen's clean and I've recovered from the food coma. There were no mishaps, no bickering with my mom, no cooking-related injuries or burnt/oversalted/too bland food. WTF? Is this how it is for other people?
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    Image of Tippi Hedren Tippi Hedren
    11/26/09

    @girlnamedblue: Sounds like a lot to be thankful for :)
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    Image of girlnamedblue girlnamedblue
    12:04 AM

    @Tippi Hedren: Definitely! But having everything go off without a hitch takes getting used to, lol.
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    Image of Sanfo Sanfo
    03:38 AM

    @girlnamedblue: Hey Blue! Nice to see you around. How are things?
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