Oh, by the way, more words and phrases I'd like banned from media English (qv "called for"):

"very real" (meaningless)
"ordeal" (abused to the point of meaninglessness)
"quite literally" (simply annoys me, and is tautological when interpreted literally)

(Frankly, I'd also add "user-generated content" to the list, but that's merely me being weary and bitter.)

Bobbin' along. In my coat. My leather coat. That my brother had made for me in Turkey. My leather coat that is black, fits me, reaches to my mid-calves (just as I asked - the idea being that it makes me look taller?) and has red, flame-like design around the bottom (which I asked for as a joke!).

Aww yeah.

I've got a few Looks already. Also, have frightened a small child. Maybe it's the hairspray. Hey Mutt, the '90s called; they want their slick-back and ponytail look back. And Neo wants his gormless expression?

(I'd totally be rocking the red mirrored sunglasses too, if I dared.)

Best birthday present ever... yet. \m/ \m/