I get the same thing. Random hunger pang, then nothing.

Although to be honest with you, I think you need to eat BEFORE you are hungry. Because once you're hungry it's already too late. Eating before you are hungry reduces the chances of overeating.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sephira at 9:44 AM on May 15, 2008

I've heard bad things about the Clarion as well. Best if avoided.

The Hilton is by far the best hotel at the Oceanfront. The one problem with it as far as your criteria is concerned is that the bar and restaurant downstairs, Catch 31 is always packed, so you may not like it for that aspect. (I had my birthday party there Friday - lots and lots of fun, so I have to encourage you anyway). It's at the corner of Atlantic and Laskin, near the awesome statue of King Neptune.... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by sephira at 8:46 AM on April 13, 2008

"Two wrongs don't make a right!"
"But two Wrights make a plane!"
posted to Ask Metafilter by sephira at 3:21 PM on March 14, 2008

Also, why not use your screen name? You could be Erin Sephira.

I could, but currently my middle name isn't what I could consider a 'real name' and I consider it to be a source of embarrassment. My last name is very unusual, and difficult to pronounce and spell, so something simple without any kind of confusion is what I'm aiming for. Unique is not so good, as I dislike that I'm the only "Erin MyCurrentLastName" in the world and it makes me... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by sephira at 11:48 AM on February 18, 2008

To clear things up, I am not hiding from anyone, and I don't hate my family. I do hate my name though. My middle name is a constant source of embarrassment for me, and I have a lot of personal issues that go into my hatred for it, and frankly if I don't have to be straddled to it the rest of my life I'm not going to. My last name is long, it is difficult to pronounce and spell, and generally a pain. It is not "the key to my ancestry", and let's not overcomplicate the issue. In the... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by sephira at 6:13 AM on February 19, 2008

I see these in the Dollar Store all the time.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sephira at 11:17 AM on February 8, 2008

From what you wrote, it seems to me that, yes, you have food issues, but I don't think you've a disorder. Talking to a therapist may help you find out why you feel the way you do towards food and meal-time, but you've essentially described every other normal person on the planet - there are comfort foods, and occasionally we tend to gravitate towards them more and more when life becomes stressful.

The main concern here is your binging and your feelings about it - how... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by sephira at 12:54 PM on January 16, 2008

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posted to Ask Metafilter by sephira at 11:07 AM on January 16, 2008 marked best answer

It's Tagalog. From the little I know...

Putang = Bitch
ina = mother
mga Indian = Indian
kayo = woof, dog(?)

Something like "your mother is a bitch, you dirty Indian dogs." I'm sure of the others, less sure about kayo though.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sephira at 10:16 AM on January 15, 2008

Yes, I have a job, but everyone here is significantly older than I am (think 25+ years difference).

Did the hobby thing. No dice. And yes, I act like myself, and it's not that I'm trying too hard - I wasn't trying at all up until yesterday when I went I went to the movies and shopping alone that I made the decision that being lonely sucks and I needed to do something about it.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sephira at 6:03 AM on January 9, 2008

Let me just say that I'm not introverted - I don't have a problem meeting and talking to people, it's making those acquaintances lasting friendships. I know a lot of random people, but I don't have a strong bond with anyone. I want to move past the acquaintance stage and into having a friendship.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sephira at 6:31 AM on January 9, 2008

@Brandon Blatcher: I did things like join a Stitch n' Bitch, but the women there were all older housewives with children. The younger set was too young, still in their teens.

@game warden to the events rhino: I work in an office with a bunch of older men, with whom I really don't have anything in common with other than our place of work. Even if we did have something in common, I'd like to avoid the "making the wife suspicious" or "younger girlie wants a... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by sephira at 8:18 AM on January 9, 2008

a) The cheapest you'll find is the Comfort Inn (there are two, I think) or America's Best Inn. Typically less than $60/night, I'm told by someone in the industry, but not by someone who works there, so don't quote me on that.

b) Have the lamb at Le Yaca. For more casual dining, Pierce's Pit BBQ. Even more casual, one of the many many many pancake houses.

c) If you're staying on the Peninsula, then there really isn't anything else. If you decide... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by sephira at 12:37 PM on January 2, 2008

I want to keep them separated because I don't use my laptop daily, and don't want to have to fire it and iTunes up just for the podcasts. But, I use my XP machine daily and would like to get them there. I want to keep the music off of the XP machine since it's my work computer.

Also to note: when I plug in my iPod here (work) and it shows up as "diabhal", it does not list it as being manually managed.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sephira at 7:59 AM on December 20, 2007

I was able to answer my own question - yerfatmama is right, it was conflicting with another drive on my machine. Renaming the drive fixed the issue.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sephira at 10:33 AM on December 20, 2007

I always wrote "May your life be as long and as useful as a roll of toilet paper."
posted to Ask Metafilter by sephira at 5:59 AM on December 14, 2007

IAAIA, but not your agent. What you want to do, is remove the license plates and turn them back into the DMV. Call GEICO and cancel the insurance. When you do this, tell them that the car never left PA, and they should do an adjustment for you. When you want to drive it again, re-register it, call GEICO up, and there you have it. If you do this within 6 months from beginning to end, you reinstate the policy, and you don't have to say anything about having a lapse in insurance.... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by sephira at 5:48 AM on December 13, 2007

My parents told me that she looked like the Blue Fairy from Pinocchio. But it's all about the mystery. Be vague. You'll find ways to make it work.

When I was about four I lost my tooth when I was washing it off in the sink. I was devastated that the tooth fairy wasn't coming. The next morning I had my money and a teeny tiny note under my pillow from the tooth fairy explaining that the 'sink fairy' had given her the tooth. It took me... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by sephira at 11:39 AM on December 10, 2007

I've been using a DICE setup since I got my car, and I love it. It allows you to play through the radio (sounds awesome, no crappiness) and charge at the same time (if you've radio controls on your steering wheel as I have you can use that as well). You can find used ones on eBay fairly cheap I, it's how I got mine.

You will however have to dismantle your dashboard to plug it into the back of your radio, so this may or may not work for you.... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by sephira at 12:57 PM on December 5, 2007

Bah. I was thinking you had a 2G Nano.

Well, you can always try the Altoids tin charger route instead of charging from the car.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sephira at 1:11 PM on December 5, 2007

I had the same problem at work with a few sites. Check out your hosts file.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sephira at 1:08 PM on December 3, 2007

Sounds to me like it's Da Da Da by Trio. It's an 80's song that became popular in the 90's as it was featured in a VW commercial. Youtube is blocked at work for me, but I'm pretty sure this is it.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sephira at 6:34 AM on November 30, 2007

Or it seems that I don't have the original Da Da Da on my iPod but some bizarre remix. Oh well. Good luck figuring it out.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sephira at 6:40 AM on November 30, 2007

I used to have this feeling very frequently. Turns out the roommates in the room right behind mine were having (quiet) wild kinky circus sex and I felt the tremors as they went at it. I never put two and two together until she said she something similar the last time my boyfriend was over.

So, got any roommates?
posted to Ask Metafilter by sephira at 3:35 PM on November 26, 2007

I'm not terribly familiar with this particular end of the spectrum of eating disorders, but what you describe sounds a lot like what I heard in group therapy. It does sound as if you are a compulsive overeater, which can put a lot of strain on your body the longer it continues. From what you've said, it sounds as if food has become your friend - it's always there when you need it, no ice breaker necessary, no worries on what it thinks of you. It went with you from home to the UK, and makes you... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by sephira at 1:51 PM on November 19, 2007 marked best answer

Oh, and tell your husband. It's okay to have support, and I'm sure he's concerned, considering what you wrote. It's not necessary to overcome this alone.

Best of luck to you. Email is in the profile if you need to talk to someone.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sephira at 1:59 PM on November 19, 2007 marked best answer

At a glance, no, this is not binge behavior. Binge eating can't really be defined in concrete terms (one more potato chip and it's a binge; eating x calories in one sitting; etc) but is based more on emotion. Feeling out of control when eating, unclear recollection while you were eating, very heavy feelings of guilt and remorse after eating (with possible action to "punish" oneself for the binge). To me, you just sound like someone who takes advantage of a cheap... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by sephira at 8:19 PM on November 6, 2007

Okay, wait wait wait. How on earth is it embarrassing for a guy not to be served by a woman and have to get his own food? I fail to see the potential for embarrassment here, unless this is less of a tradition and more of an exercise in all-out misogyny.

It obviously bothers you, so stand your ground. Yes, relationships involve compromise, but why should you be the one doing the compromising? But before that day comes, talk to him about it. If he's as... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by sephira at 7:05 AM on November 6, 2007

Are you using some kind of scented toilet paper? It makes many women itchy in their girly bits; perhaps it affects your ass?
posted to Ask Metafilter by sephira at 9:29 PM on November 5, 2007

Virginia Aquarium in Virginia Beach. Va Beach is just on the other side of Norfolk, worth the trip, and a fascinating museum. While there, check out the awesome statue of King Neptune at the oceanfront. Holiday Lights at the beach will be starting soon, essentially you get to drive your car on the boardwalk and see the elaborate light displays the city sets up. Also, Chesapeake has a number of Civil War trails if you're a history buff.

You can use our local paper's... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by sephira at 10:32 AM on November 5, 2007

You'll have more fun in DC, but it's going to cost you, and you may end up spending more than you like.

You might be interested in a trip to Charlottesville, VA. It's about an hour outside of Shenandoah so you can still see the valley and hike if you wish, and you can go to Monticello* which is kinda cool. And if you go, you can go to the winery at Barboursville about 25 minutes away - excellent Virginia wines there. If you stay in Shenandoah, be sure to check out the... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by sephira at 11:50 AM on November 2, 2007

"I never smile if I can help it. Showing one's teeth is a submission signal in primates. When someone smiles at me, all I see is a chimpanzee begging for its life."
posted to Ask Metafilter by sephira at 4:35 PM on October 31, 2007

I have to thank Dwight Shrute for that quote, as it's the answer that I have now to a question I asked previously. There may be some answers there that may help you as far as business culture and smiling in the workplace, and why we feel the need to smile or request that others do so as well, especially this one.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sephira at 6:04 PM on October 31, 2007

Perhaps an STD, like chlamydia?
posted to Ask Metafilter by sephira at 6:37 PM on October 29, 2007

IAAIA, but not your agent.

The insurance goes with the car, not the person. You would be covered in this case. However...

Don't call the insurance company. Aside from the fact that they won't talk to you since you are not the insured, this is a very minor claim that would probably end up costing less than a $500 deductible AND it would count against your parent's policy as a lending loss. A very bad thing to have.

Your... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by sephira at 5:58 PM on October 25, 2007

Disclaimer: IAAIA, but not yours, and I am not licensed in CA.

Generally, your insurance will cover you driving someone else's car. However, you cannot put the car on your insurance if it is not in your name, because legally, you cannot insure what you do not own.

I don't recommend registering it in your name, and then in his. For the most part, DMV charges a fee for this, and your state may have you pay taxes on it. In this case, it would be... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by sephira at 11:06 AM on October 22, 2007 marked best answer

King Vitamin, perhaps? I think remember that rightly.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sephira at 12:02 PM on October 20, 2007

I remember some of the details about Jamestown from Disney's Pocahontas:

In 1607, we sailed the open sea
For glory, god, and gold and the
Virginia Company.

The fates of the wives of Henry VIII can be remembered as "divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived". Not entirely accurate, but close enough.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sephira at 5:45 PM on October 15, 2007

30 days in September,
April, June, and November
All the rest have 31,
Except February alone,
Which has 28 in fine,
And threatens to ruin my little rhyme,
Except for leaps years, once in four,
When February has one more.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sephira at 4:02 AM on October 19, 2007

Tip: practically no one (and I really mean this) in the restaurant industry checks references. Do with this information what you will.

I got most of my server jobs by lying about past experience. But don't lie about bartending or barista experience, it will end badly and is much more complicated than it looks.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sephira at 10:22 AM on October 18, 2007

If she asks your interests, be upfront. Don't quote anything, but just tell her you're into Monty Python, D&D, anime, and sci-fi. Then ask her interests. If she says similar things, then you guys can go into the dead parrot sketch. But NOT UNTIL then.

Speaking as a geek myself I would totally be into that level of awesomely hot geekiness. She may be too. Don't sell yourself short - geeks come in all shapes and sizes with a wide range of... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by sephira at 9:26 AM on October 17, 2007

For a long time, I had very long, very straight hair. It fell just below my bottom. I was very proud of it, and took a lot of measures to make sure it stayed that way, same as you - no dying, no heat.

The weight of it resulted in a daily headache, but I put up with it. The problem came with other people. You'd be surprised how many people came up to me and touched it without asking, or pulled on it to see if it was real. Then in the mall one day, a little girl told me... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by sephira at 12:07 PM on October 16, 2007

Echidna
Lamia
Maleficent
The Erinyes
Hecate (a dark goddess, not so much a monster)
Empusa
posted to Ask Metafilter by sephira at 8:17 AM on October 15, 2007

Bradshaw? Cause I'd consider her a literary monster.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sephira at 8:25 AM on October 15, 2007

I have the cheapie version called SeaBands and they do absolutely nothing save for acting as an ugly fashion accessory. But eating a lot of pickled or candied ginger did help. YMMV.
posted to Ask Metafilter by sephira at 6:13 AM on October 15, 2007 marked best answer