30 november 2025
I got some good sleep. Since Friday night / Saturday early morning, I have a chemical burn on my left cheek caused by direct application of laundry detergent in the shape of a heart. The heart is burned into my cheek as a rash, in a way that is rather visible. I think there's some symbolism to be made here, or at least a poem to write. Love hurts, or love glows but then scalds, or something like that. I'll get right on it. Until then, I can't help but say: Play stupid games, win stupid prizes.
The chemical burn is also on both sides of my eyes, where I had applied it alongside eyeliner. The reason I did this wasn't some bizarre form of self-harm; it was in lieu of UV-reactive paint. Unfortunately, not only did the venue not have UV lighting, but I also did not consider that a liquid full of surfactants, dessicants and most importantly, enzymes meant to dissolve organic matter, would react poorly when put on my very wet, very oily and very organic face. Ha ha.