Sources of Stress, 2010-2011

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Jackie G. said…
So I just now stumbled upon this post, and wonder (narcissistic? yes please!): was it I who provided the afore-mentioned stress about Carmen Electra? Glad I could edge a little something-something into your day. ;-)

I freaking love your pie charts, M-Cat. I would love for you to do an autobiography of a random person all in pie charts.
July 26, 2011 at 12:49 PM
Jackie G. said…
P.S. In case of any doubt, I mean to say that I am narcissistic for wanting to take credit for the CE thing. Not about you at all. (Even MORE narcissism! LOVE IT!)
July 26, 2011 at 12:49 PM
MB said…
Oh yes, you are the one who gave me the stress about CE...and I've taken your request about a pie-chart bio of a random stranger into consideration...
August 4, 2011 at 9:34 AM
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