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Well, I loved it! I even laughed aloud a few times. Yes, it was obvious a mile away that every kid replaced the fish, but so what? I'm totally stealing Auggie's line "They were icy, icier than two popsicles in Alaska, in winter, who didn't like each other." I also laughed at Farkle saying he screamed like a goldfish. It wasn't the best episode, but it's still better than most of what Disney Channel puts out. I also appreciated the lesson the kids taught themselves, that they should care about caring for something or someone to the fullest extent of their life.

Wanderwoman, hang in there! I'm glad to hear Maisie is doing well after the implant issues, and I'm glad your chemo treatment is going well. I am so sorry for all the other struggles your having, especially with DH. Relationships can be difficult when life is normal, adding all that stress of NICU and now your health problems doesn't help at all. As everyone else has said many times, I wish there was something I could do to help. As it is, I will just send all the peace and healing I can in your direction. Know that there are people out here rooting for you and praying to whoever and however we can. May you have strength and peace and healing enough for each day as it comes. May you have wisdom and patience and love for yourself and your whole family. May there be light in your life enough to touch others. May you be, and be the best you can be.

Is that picture photoshopped? Isn't that the dress Julie wore on Thursday?

I have a question for those of you who have taped or been to tapings. I know that they tape multiple shows a day back-to-back. How much time in between tapings is there? The repeat champions don't wear the same thing each taping, so do you go change clothes and come right back?

My pet peeve of the day...people who try to make it your fault that you can't help them with something. I had a woman at work today who wanted me to do something that I couldn't do. Legally, I could not do what she wanted me to do. So she then launches into all the problems that she is going to have today because I won't do this for her. I don't care, lady! I am not responsible for your poor decisions. It is not my fault that you didn't come prepared. I refuse to feel guilty for doing my job correctly. I offered her several alternatives, but she just left still pissed off and complaining.

The "all right" lady's accent reminded me of Ellen deGeneres. Are they from the same area?

I grew up on powdered skim milk. I didn't know it was strange until grade 7 or so. My peers would tell me it was nasty and watery. I thought it tasted fine because I didn't know anything else. I rarely eat anything brought into work unless it has an ingredient label or I can ask exactly what's in it because I am highly allergic to food coloring. I won't die, but even a bite of something with red40 gives me hives.

Especially right now when a lit cigarette could burn some states to the ground.

After the long week I had at work, I hope no one minds if I pop in for one of those drinks. Since it's virtual, give me something with loads of cherry flavour!

Wanderwoman...I don't really know what to say. I hope you and Maisie get the best care possible and that you find a great support network (other than us) that can help you get through this. I know you can and I know you will. For anything that we can help with (and even things we can't) you are always welcome here.

I can't drink coffee either, but I always carried a mug with DP(when younger) or black tea and no one notices that it's not coffee. I fooled them into thinking I was a grown up, ha!

I hate those hypnic jerks, they always scare me! Last night in my dream, I got bitten on the hand by an animal. When I woke up my hand hurt. I frequently have very defined dreams where I feel everything. It definitely makes the nightmares scarier.

Heh...sorry, I should have capitalized. Nalgene is a reusable water bottle brand, pretty much indestructible. http://nalgene.com/

I love water, as long as it's cold. I fill nalgenes every day at home to stick in my work fridge so i can have cold filtered water all day long. My partner likes the flavored carbonated water so we keep a lot of that in the house too. I can't drink it straight because my brain thinks fizzy should be sweet and so it tastes wrong. I do love mixing it with lemonade or juice. Also, it's the best way to drink Emergen-C. I can't stand Emergen-C in regular water, but I don't mind it in the fizzy stuff.

Sending peace to you today, Jellybeans.

Finally just caught this episode and I loved all the dorm stuff with Riley. I know it was over the top, but the football guys and the Gamma Gamma Nu gals were just the right kind of crazy for me. I really liked how quickly she became a Gamma Gamma girl and how into it she was.

Wanderwoman, that's fantastic! I'm so excited for all of you! Now you can have wonderful conversations with your sweet little girl!

What kind of dog do you have? I think it would be awesome to have him certified. I cannot imagine what you have gone through, but I'm sending peace your direction. I hope that you continue healing at whatever pace is best for you. We are here to support you too.

Wanderwoman, you rock! I'm so glad that your first therapy session went well. As for the tears, as Dr. Drew used to say (back in the Loveline days), perfectly normal perfectly healthy. And yes, sometimes crying feels amazing. The internet is full of plenty of nasty, horrible things and people. But I'm always amazed at the way in which it can bring people together from the far corners of the world. Anonymity can bring hatefulness, but it also allows us to share deeply personal experiences and feelings that otherwise might stay hidden. A caring virtual support group is a wonderful thing.

For all the introverts here, those who live with introverts, or anyone interested in personality types, I highly recommend the book "Quiet" by Susan Cain. http://www.amazon.com/Quiet-Power-Introverts-World-Talking/dp/0307352153

Thanks CP and Drogo, I'd like to, but I'm not sure I'd be any good! Also, and more importantly, I work at a no internet/no cell phone job so I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to participate fully.

Always. =)

Just dropping by to say how much I love lurking here and how excited I am for TPB! I'm looking forward to the many laughs I know you all will provide. Also, I'm rewatching tonight so I can hand my copy off to a coworker who has never seen it.

I'm a little late, but I thought I'd share as well. My cousin had multiple transplants from age 2-7 when he passed away. My aunt said that having a sick child causes a lot of marriages to break up, especially if there are long term hospital stays. She and my uncle are still together but they had some very difficult times. She said that they grieved differently and that it was hard to connect. My partner of 7 years has just recently started getting help for anxiety. There is nothing wrong with getting help to be the you that you know you can be. We treat physical ailments with medicine, of course we should treat mental health issues! Even if it feels like the mental health equivalent of a stuffy nose. Last, but not least, I'm glad you were able to share honestly with your DH. I've learned in my partnership that it's always best to be forthright with any issues, even intimate ones. Sometimes we ascribe thoughts and feelings to our partners that they don't share. I also recommend finding ways to be intimate, without the pressure of sex. Perhaps taking a shower together, or cuddling, or just having a date night. The important thing is to be able to have a conversation about what you want, he wants, and how you can both adjust. And then remembering to touch base again as things change.

I too, am an organ donor. I have had several family members that have received transplants and transfusions. A big thank you to all of you who choose to donate! If you can donate, please also talk with close family about your wishes, whether it's a partner, parent, or sibling. Be honest and specific, i.e. I want to donate my skin and eyes and tissue. Many people think of donation as being only major organs. Talking with family members now will help with the process later if they feel that they really understood your wishes. And of course, there's legal options such as wills. For those who cannot donate for whatever reasons, thank you for wanting to/trying! Please encourage friends and coworkers to donate, maybe look up when blood drives are happening and post information. Please consider becoming involved as a volunteer or work to bring more blood drives to your area. Together we CAN make a difference!