Dateline: Tuvalu

It's Monday, we're waiting for a big rain storm, tomorrow is a big day at work and I'm taking a break from my big office project.

Here's a Great Outfit From Behind!




That would be: black lace shorts, a slouchy tank top and a terrific scarf with Cons. It was Fashion Week last week and there were a couple of shows in my neighborhood. And, even where there weren't shows it seemed like people were "dressing."

This thing is intriguing! I'm a little obsessed with putting things in my ears (I'm ashamed to admit.)

I've bought tickets to Chicago! Did I mention that? The weekend of October 5th will be a nice respite from stresses here and I got really cheap tickets. Did you know that Angie has been in China for three months? True story! If she still had her hysterical and wonderful blog she could tell you all about it. Suffice to say we are all looking forward to seeing her.

This past weekend K and I finally sat down and had Oldest work on us....





He did a great job, especially considering the stress we put on him.





I am marveling now, looking back at it and thinking about how completely anxiety ridden he was while he worked. I was in total denial about his feelings when he whispered, "if I fuck up Dad's I won't be able to live with myself."
I did my best to tell him that we wanted him under any circumstances and I went first so he could work out his nerves a little (and while K worked on the placement of his stencil - did you know that tattoo artists often use stencils?).

It was painful and emotional and wonderful and we're so pleased he did them for us.



The public reaction?
Mixed.
Ours?
Pleased and proud.