Can the rough days stop now?

Jesus, did yesterday turn out to be lousier than I would have guessed. Bad day at work, all my chores turning out to be six thousand times tougher than I thought they'd be, and spending money on a lunch that it turns out I couldn't eat because I didn't realize it wasn't kosher. Bah.

But fortunately, the trouble was worked through. I finally got Frances's dress in order, and it looks very nice. The diorama is just a few touches away from being done. I also hit the thrift store and with literally with the loose change in my desk bought a fairly nice black blazer to wear for Shadow Over Babylon. That character really demands the wearing of a plain, official-looking suit, and I just didn't have what I needed for it. So I bit the bullet and bought something. It's a nice enough blazer that I can probably wear it in real-life dressy situations, and helps me at least simulate the plain black suit that Allie of Wardrobe Oxygen advises most women to keep in their closets. Heh, though I must say this game is the first time I regretted not having one. ;-)

The game of Small World played at BSCF later that evening also helped chill me out. It was nice to see so many nice friends, (and nudge them about attending the play, heehee) and I really must thank laurion for introducing me to that most excellent game, and being willing to bring it and play week after week. ;-) I am not a hardcore board gamer by any stretch, so just how much I'm into Small World is a testament to how really great a game that is. I'm slowly getting better and better at it, I've had several games in a row now where I've averaged around ten points a turn, which is pretty good for a five-player game, but still somebody always does just a little bit better than me and I've never been able to win yet.

So yeah, yesterday really kind of sucked, but I got through it, accomplished what I needed to accomplish, and ended the day nicely and with friends. I guess things could have gone worse. 

No more holes, and BSO

So I've thought about it, and I don't think I will be getting any additional ear piercings any time soon. I talked to Jared about it and he wasn't crazy about the idea. He made a good point that I'm endeavoring to cultivate a classic look, and multiple ear holes looks cool but it can easily slip into tacky and juvenile. blendedchaitea walks that line well and I still think hers are stylish, but I'm not sure sure I would be able to wear them as well. And it probably isn't a good idea to put permanent holes in my body if I'm not even sure I want them. So for now, I'll stick with what I have. I can't really undo them once they're done, but I can always get them later if I'm ever more certain about wanting them.

Going to the Boston Symphony Orchestra tonight. Not sure what to expect. I must confess, music is the one significant gap in my cultural awareness. Other than listening to songs I like on my iPod, I'm not all that interested in it, and I'm certainly not educated about anything classical. But Steph and Walter have been wanting to go, and Bernie asked me to come with him, so I figured I'd give it a try. Honestly I'm a little afraid of falling asleep during the performance and embarrassing my companions with my boorishness. I wonder which is worse-- passing out, or keeping from passing out by spending the entire evening playing on one's iPhone? ;-) I'm a Philistine, I know. Feel free to shun me for it.

So much interest in Labor Wars!

Had a fun conversation with natbudin last night about how apparently lots of people are clamoring for a spot in The Labor Wars. We could fill the game just from pre-interest alone. And since the residents of BCOS are getting priority because they are letting us use their house as the location for the run, there are even fewer up for grabs. For a weekend long this is a fairly small game, only seventeen players total. Nat suggested maybe doing a lottery from everyone who expresses interest. I think that's a very good idea, and probably as fair as we can make it. Though personally I was thinking of soliciting bribes from everyone, and only letting the people who give me the best ones in. ;-) And hey, I can always take the bribe even if there's no space left, and just say, "Sorry, my co-GMs overruled me!" Heehee.