Lovely Parents

The phone call:

LP - So, what are you up to this weekend?

Me - Well, not much. I sent emails to everyone I know (and everyone I've heard of but haven't met). All were busy (or didn't reply).

LP- That's too bad.

Me - It's ok. I went to a cool concert tonight. Ice music. The guy played icicles!

LP - Oh! Great. Who did you go with?

Me - No.  See, I don't know anyone. I went myself. And tomorrow, I'm going to play badminton.

LP - Who do you go with? A friend?

Me - No. It's a badminton club. You can just show up.

LP - And were you invited to a Halloween party?

Me - Yes. I dressed up and watched Madmen in my living room.

LP- Oh, it's good you were invited to a party.

The glories of postdocs!