Deadlines, cookies, and SFDs

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Don't expect to see me around much for the next few weeks, Snarklings. One of my work deadlines is looming in a menacing way, so I'm going to be working late for the next few weeks. Not to mention I need to find some time this week to write a new lesson for GCS, and get started on a Certain Project. I'm trying not to freak out and hide under my desk about all of this, but the temptation is there.

However, my boss (who is a Brit, and a very cool lady) just left a couple of ginger-cream cookies on my desk, so at least I can console myself with cookies and the knowledge that I really do work with a good team.

Shallow Fashion Details!

• Pointy-toe black velvet flats with big bows.


• B&W stripy tights.


• A knee-length black chiffon petticoat.


• A knee-length black, scoop-necked, princess-seamed dress with a full skirt and black lace trim on the hem, that buttons up the front with about 30 teeny-tiny pearl buttons.


• A black lace choker with garnet drops, "garnet" crystal beads, and a silver pendant that is the family crest of Vlad Tepes.


• A silver ankh on a long black silk ribbon.


• My enormous, very jingly charm braclet.


• The usual rings.


• The usual top hat, worn with my hair down (the better to show off the burgundy and pink extensions that imflying put in for me).


• Aaaaaand the usual makeup, consisting of a light dusting of Alima mineral foundation, shimmery white eyeshadow (with some pink in the crease), black liquid liner, black mascara, and Vamp lipstick.

Those of you that have known me forever and ever might have read that list and thought "Hey! That's almost exactly like one of her favorite outfits from the mid-Nineties!" Yes, yes it is. I was at the Capitol Hill Value Village last week, and made squeaky sounds of glee when I found this dress on the rack.


Okay, back to editing. And eating ginger-cream cookies. Try not to get into too much trouble while I'm busy.