Margaret blows the candle out

[fellmama]

This has been the weirdest week.

First, the stomach flu. Throwing up three times in twelve hours. That's bad.
Next, the Mikado. Getting a part. That's good.
Then, aunt dying very unexpectedly. That's bad.
Last, buying stuff and getting free girly makeup. That's good.

I'd say I broke even, except that death is totally the ultimate trump. It sucks, man. I loved my aunt, and I'll miss her, but the worst part of this is my dad. It was him and his sisters left of their family--his parents and all his older relatives are long gone--and now it's just him and Joanne. And he and Laura were a lot alike. I really wish I could do something to make it better for him.

Damn . . .

Comments

[colvincd.livejournal.com]

The free girly makeup contains Sodium Benzoate.



That's Bad.

[superquail.livejournal.com]

What is Sodium benzoate?

[fellmama.livejournal.com]

In this case, Ruty, it's a reference to a Simpsons episode. (Except I believe there it's actually potassium benzoate.)

[colvincd.livejournal.com]

Same difference.

[superquail.livejournal.com]

What is potassium benzoate? Is it bad for you too? Is it also a preservative? What does it do to you if you happen to have it in a cosmetic?

Oh, I am so confused.

[superquail.livejournal.com]

Thank you very much for this enlightening information. I am now wiser than I was before.

[parksdh.livejournal.com]

Isn't that evil man in your family a chemist?

[superquail.livejournal.com]

Indeed! But for some reason, utterly unknown to me, I have a tendency to completely tune out the moment he begins to speak about his trade. There is something about the words "electron transfer" that are like a soothing lullaby to me . . . ah . . . I feel myself getting sleepy already . . .

[colvincd.livejournal.com]

It's a preservative. This is actually a reference to The Simpsons.

[annamal-11.livejournal.com]

*BIG HUG*
I hope you're doing okay, Mary. It's so tough when a family member or a close friend dies -- whether it's expected or unexpected. I'm really sorry to hear about your aunt, and please give your family my condolences.

[parksdh.livejournal.com]

I also have a cold, and may be getting an ear infection to accompany. Blah.

[superquail.livejournal.com]

Eeew . . . you're *infected* . . . gross!

[martaj.livejournal.com]

Its horrible - now I can't kiss him (not like I would normally).

[parksdh.livejournal.com]

:(

[smika.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry, sweetheart.

I was going to be upset with you if your aunt's name was Margaret--that's not a funny subject line.

Congrats on the Mikado again, and no more booting. It's not good for you. You should know better.

[martaj.livejournal.com]

That is a wierd week. I hope your daddy will be okay.

[zoing.livejournal.com]

I´m so sorry sweetie! I really am! (Sending love rays across the ocean) Congradulations on the other stuff and shit. I really am sorry. Just make sure this puking thing doesn´t become a habit, I don´t know if I could love a heroin chic Mary quite as much... Anyway, love all around!