When real things happen to imaginary people

I slept for almost 12 hours. It was wonderful. All hail NyQuil.

I am feeling better, thank goodness. Unfortunately, the Stroppy One is feeling weak and easily tired. People who offered to leave food on our doorstep? I may end up needing to take advantage of those kind offers. I'll send folks email if things come to that.

If I feel well enough today, I am going to attempt to make cold-brewed coffee. Because while my iced tea is lovely, I REALLY REALLY want iced coffee right now. (I also REALLY REALLY want chicken tortilla soup, and a cupcake.)

I did some more plinking around on Polyvore last night. As I've said before, maiaarts is the Queen of Polyvore; it's a medium she's fantastic in. (Which makes sense, since she has a MFA and is insanely talented.) Me, I just use Polyvore to make style sheets of outfits I like, generally using things I either actually have in my closet, or items that are similar to what I own. Yes, Polyvore is a giant paper doll site for me. Last night, while making the set I posted here, the Stroppy One looked over and said something along the lines of "Oh God, you're Mary Sue-ing Polyvore". He's ... not wrong.

The wonderful folks over at Redemption Klothing put up the sketches for the Lip Service Spring 2010 lines. (Yes yes, clicky-link!) Oooh, look at all the gothy-goth and Victorian-esque goodies! The Blacklist high-collar top and long-sleeved jacket, the Lolita Candy layered skirt, the Step In Time Like Clockwork underbust corset and button front jacket; all of those things make me squeak (weakly, right now) at the monitor. (All of those were clicky-links, but I'm sure you figured that out.)

Another nice distraction was my Mom calling to check on me, and then telling me about what Halloween merchandise she's seen out on the sales floor of the Fred Meyer she works at. She promised to keep an eye out for the (sure to be coming) stock of b&w stripy tights. (What, how else did you think I stocked up on them? I have connections.)

I am feeling just well enough to become easily restless and fidgety. This is bad, because as soon as I try to do something, my energy reserves run out. Maybe I should follow maiaarts lead and spend some time playing around on Polyvore? Would that keep me from becoming fidgety?