so, i work at a long term care facility as a cna. i basically do the dirty work of the nurses, which includes, taking people to the bathroom, the shower, cleaning up "messes," dealing with people hacking up their food including a large variety of smells, so, funny story: (i would only tell my sister, but i do not feel ashamed typing it out)

i was putting one resident down for bed, let's call her tina. she spends 20 minutes in the bathroom, brushing her teeth, washing her face, and drinking cups and cups of water. she has an extreme personality, one which needs patience and love and is legally blind and can only see anything one inch from her face. so i finally get her into her bed and well, much to my embarrasment, i let out a silent fart. tina has a very keen sense of smell, which i was reminded of when she said "oh my goodness what is that smell? who did that?" you should have heard the disgust. please forgive me when i tell you i blamed it on her roommate. no joke. i feel terrible, but 98% of the time, it would have been her roomate. tina went on for about 2 minutes on how badly it smelled and how of course it was her roommate and not me, only her roommate could have let out that stench!
she finally exclaimed "oh my gosh! what did that woman eat!!!" and i do wonder, what i did eat.

ode to friends

dear friends . . . i have come to the realization i have been a poor friend to some. and i have to admit, with much embarrassment, i have no excuse. i hope you forgive me. but please, remember, there are a couple friends, one in particular, with whom i will always think about and care about even when we are both on our own, traveling, studying, working etc. remember "peace, love and flower power." and please, please, forgive me.