Fried Hair with a Side of Mayo

Sad news for Vanilla Bean Counter on Friday. During a hair straightener malfunction, most of her hair was completely fried. Like, not just dry, like frizzles on the counter terribleness. So, of course, we ask Jon G what she would do. Our mom is very good in situations. She recommended mayo and egg on the hair, covered with plastic wrap for an hour. We followed instructions. I was the beautician, and Vanilla Bean Counter the sad client. I cut off a half inch of frizzle, then liberally applied the goo. After an hour, sadly, no change. Really, we didn't expect one. The hair is too far gone. Only time will fix this sadness, and maybe some Kentucky Fried Chicken Buffet. It's been years, and it sounds pretty darn delicious.

Sad News

Today my grandfather died. It wasn't unexpected, but I still feel awful for my grandmother.

While working at the hospital over the past five weeks, I've learned that the husband nearly always goes first. The wife is always there. That makes me really sad for my grandma and for myself in 70 years.

Other news of the day: during a therapy session with a gentleman, his tracheotomy tube started spurting blood, lots of blood. My supervisor was suctioning it out of his airway as fast as it was spilling while I called for the nurse and rapid response team. The man is stable now, but that was the scariest thing I've seen at the hospital. I hope I don't see it again.

Weird day.