
Carnations smell like death.
Two years ago, tomorrow, my GG died. Many years ago, on January 9, her husband, my dear GrandDad, one hell of a cool guy, died. I was 14. It was my very first experience with death. Years later, 6 minutes after Christmas, my maternal grandma died. My birthday is January 12.
Needless to say, after losing the last person in my life with a maternal gene in her soul, this time of the year is horrid for me. My eyes. Good lord.
Today, I have 2 appointments, one, to get my Wellbutrin refilled. I’m in SUCH a funk right now that I think the only med that would really help me would have to be morphene. Lots. SO, I’ll refill the Wellbutrin and Klonopin, and grit my teeth, and try to get through this week somehow.
Historically on my birthday, I get flowers. Flowers are nifty. Kind of…traditional. And they remind me of funeral homes. Carnations smell like death. They remind me of the perfectly hideous and triangular arrangements that adorn each side of the casket. casket. casket.
OH…then…at 5:30, I have an appointment with E. She’s gonna just LOVE me today. Holy fuck. I hope I don’t waste the entire hour just sobbing.
Rock. On.

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January 10, 2009 at 2:28 am
Faith Hoffen
Good for you:) I hope the best for you, and that you will find joy!
January 10, 2009 at 2:34 am
Faith Hoffen
I feel really stupid that I put the comment in the wrong place; I meant to put it with the other post. I am so sorry for your losses.
Hey your birthday is one day before mine! Happy Birthday!
January 10, 2009 at 1:59 pm
joyawaitsme
oooh, it’s ok, Faith! Thank you so much for the well wishes.
K