The Origins of Mardi Gras

Though New Orleans is the city most commonly associated with the Mardi Gras celebration in America, many historians believe that the festival actually originated in nearby Mobile, Alabama.

The celebration, which can be dated back to 1703 in Mobile, was originally called Boef Gras (Fat Beef). The name changed to "Fat Tuesday" as it became a widely known festival in the 1830s and 1840s.

The date of Mardi Gras depends on the date of Easter. Mardi Gras takes place the day before Ash Wednesday, which begins the 40-day season of Lent before Easter. "Fat Tuesday" is the last day to celebrate before the season of discipline and contemplation that leads up to Easter Sunday.

This year, Mardi Gras will be celebrated on March 4.

Source: www.mobilemardigras.com

Still a little sick, but muchos better than I was. Quite peeved because the AC adapter for my laptop is broken, so no power to the laptop, and not that much power left on it cause I didn't realize it was losing power cause the darn thing was plugged in. Sheesh. Peevish cause a new one costs $65 unless you can find them on eBay which I'll probably do. Even if I get a new comp I'd have to get a new cord so I could have enough power to transfer the stuff over. Bleh.

Bookbuying spree today...and Clinique spree...freebies my butt. Ah well.

Mom was seriously angry with me this morning and yesterday. She wants me to move out. As soon as I get a job, of course. Apparently I'm hard to be around. Now, don't take this the wrong way. I probably *should* move out, it would be better for all involved. It's just that she's sick, she's got this disease which could and probably will kill her unless it gets under control. She gets angry easily which isn't good for her. And I just don't know what to do cause whatever I do seems to be the wrong thing.

To be clear: I'm not getting kicked out, or disowned or anything. It's just that it's getting harder to stay at home. We're all under too much stress.

I don't want to air too much dirty laundry here. It's not something that y'all should be worried about. I don't really want people sending me emails or commenting on how you hope she feels better and that I'll find a job or whatever. I just thought I should let you know why I haven't been around lately.

That's all. Bowl...