Dear Bridget

Dear Bridget,

Well, things just aren't working out the way I was hoping. I hope you aren't too disappointed about not being spokeswoman (though it wasn't for sure, since I never heard back from you). My husband says the lawmakers should have TOTALLY considered my proposal given the strong arguments. Anyhow, I have been reading your 2 books (Bridget Jones Diary, and Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason), to see if you had some advice on what to do when things don't go my way and here's what I found:

• smoke
  
• eat ice-cream straight out of the container
• listen to sad songs like Mariah Carey's "All by Myself" or "Out of Reach" by Gabrielle
• ride in a train
• visit your mom and dad
• go out to eat with friends
• watch tv in pj's
• keep a diary
  

I've been trying to do some of these things to see if they would help me feel better, but so far nothing is working. Do you think its because I don't have access to a train here? Also, I have tried smoking, but just can't get a taste for it. I am wondering if it's really all that necessary to inhale?

Your friend,

Stephanie