Missed the party

I can't believe it. After my last self loathing post about a dress code at a party I had to miss the party. As I'm out buying clothes so I don't look like a douche bag at the party I get a call from my mother.
"Just wanted to let you know I'm at the hospital in Sonoma about to have emergency surgery." Needless to say the rest of my day was spent at Sonoma Valley Hospital in the waiting room. Funny how things work out. I get pissed about a silly appearance request. I make my peace with it and then I end up not going because my mother has to go through surgery. I would have much rather been uncomfortable at a party than comfortable in a waiting room worried about my mother. Jack ass...out.