Good Lord! O_O I hope your mom is okay, of course! I used to be one of those kids who suffered from chronic nosebleeds, so I know gushing nostrils are NOT FUN. And yes, blood has that kind of creepy metallic/rusty/fleshy/organic smell that just lingers on and on. It doesn't disgust me, per say, but now I will think twice about what kissing a vampire would be like....hmmmmm....

(Sorry...I had to pick an icon with "Blood" and vamps in it *g*)