...instead I'm here. Someone just shoot me now and get my life over with. I'm tired of being a caretaker.

...of who?

Think of all the cash you saved by staying home.

What cash? You mean, the money I lost. Though, it wasn't really that much -- I had already bought my ticket which cost me all of 15 bucks.

Zeke, my disabled mother. I'm ready to send her to a home.

And if I could drink, I'd be drunk already.

Can't you caretake AND drink? I mean, not a perfect substitute, but a decent 2nd prize.

My young Squirtle, sadly, I've been taken off the alcohol. Dunno if you saw a somewhat low key announcement made last week that I've been recently diagnosed as a diabetic.

Why do Sean Paul's songs all sound the same? Is that guy black or not?

Shit that's right, I apologize. I did know that.

Mom's one of three, other two moved away, she stayed in town (atl). Grandmother died 8 years ago, but my grandfather is still around. For about 4 years there, mom was having to do everything for him, while trying to practice law on her own. Eventually, she talked him into selling his house and going to a very nice assisted living place, and he's been very happy since, as has she.

Buck up. You're doing the right thing.

I'm just feeling a bit frustrated and angry that my sister who only lives 30 mins away and works 5 minutes away doesn't get called to help. Why? "Because she has a family, Tania." Whatfuckinever. "She's your daughter too, ya know!"

Btw, Trader Joe's Mango Lemonade is damn good. All that's missing is a big fat shot of vodka or rum.

Well, just pretend it's really smooth, mellow vodka.

(I can't drink rum.)

limonado con azucar?

Organic lemonade.

i'm so sorry you missed the show last night, tania. i was looking forward to seeing you there. i hope to see you tonight at the christmas party though... the apt looks good and is very "bad santa" festive.

well tania, if it makes you feel any better...

I am at home alone on my birthday.

Still unsure if I'll be able to make it tonight. Turns out my sister is also sick and can't take care of Mom.

I think I'm gonna run away from home.

Didja have a good time? I'm sure they fuckin' rocked the Troub's ass off.

OH NO!

i had a blast, the show was amazing.... it was fuckin' unreal to the point i had chills and wanted to cry because of the emotions i felt running through me while watching them play.

That sucks. Sorry to hear that. I'm allergic to mucho stuff in most booze but drink some anyway. I'd make a bad doctor/counselor. As qualified
as the actual Dr. Phil, though.

"Hey, it'll probably kill you, but yer gonna die anyway."

I completely know what you mean. You literally get taken to another realm experiencing them live. Was that your first time seeing them?

Thanks, Phil. Though, I know that you're secretly hoping I die from mixing alcohol with my meds so that you can take over the #2 spot of the Obner Top Ten.

Are you going out to play tonight at least?

Dunno yet, babes. Got my jeans washing at the moment, in case I do. And a cute lace top standing in the sidelines for Bad Santa wearing tonight. We'll see. She's been puking all day (has been all week), refuses to go to the doctor and feels it's better to burden me vs be attended by a physician.

No, I'm not bitter.

That seriously sucks. You deserve some Bad Santa fun, damnit.

Welcome to my world.

I may arrive at the party fashionably late. There's still hope.

T- I just saw this! Sorry to hear it. That sucks!

Hope you make it to the party. Lacy jeans and cute top and all.