thanks everybody! i'm feeling much better now.
((((((((sixy))))))))) thanks for the pep talk. it really helped. what a great friend you are! just for that, you're getting a blow-up doll and a tank of helium next x-mas.
Six-lost an arm in 'nam class.
sorry to hear that. thanks for the half-hug anyway. *pokes you in the nub*
(((((((expat))))))) thank you. i'm sorry you have to deal with it, too. the part about walking past them like a catwalk model made me laugh. i just might do that!
((((((orbit)))))) good luck with your situation, too. you are right- they are nothing but festering teratomas on the butt of mankind. you are awesome!
wow- i believe i've given out more hugs today than i have in all the time i've been here. you people are the greatest. thank you.
love, riz