Me: I seriously think I’m part of a government experiment to see just how much one person can suffer in a 6-month period.
Mom: 6 months??? I signed you up for that experiment over 20 years ago! :-P
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That is sad your life is so hard right now, but your Mom is funny so that’s good! :)
October 20, 2009 at 2:55 pm
Sorry you are doing it tough right now – your Mom seems funny, although maybe a tad unconcerned XD
October 21, 2009 at 2:40 am