my mom is going to kill me. she will have my head. suggestions?

I purchased a ticket to france for May 30 to see my gf. Its not like she does not like my gf, she loves her! But I think it has more to do with my funds. I got a schlorship check for 1000 and was able to find a ticket for 750.

I will still be able to pay rent and bills easily, cause I still have bi weekly checks from work, and I can survive on just those. Plus I have an extra 250 left from the schlorship check. But besides that, I would say I live paycheck to paycheck really. Though with a new roomie, that cuts bills and rent even more. The schlorship just allows me to have fun a little. and the money saved by having a roomie allows me to have a little extra cash. So hopefully she can see that I am trying to be smart and counter the plane ticket. Three months of having a roomie has allowed me to save way more than the ticket already, with the money she contributes.

I just have a feeling she will kill me and maybe she would have wanted me to use it more wisely? She was so mad when I got my ticket to France this past June (for december 2006). I got it for $415 and my outbound was the day after x-mas. She did calm down within a day, but imagine how mad she will get over 750 and 4 weeks of no work. I don't know how to break it to her. I am sure she will get mad. But I love this girl and need to see her!

 

Well if you end up dead, we'll know who did it.

Seriously though, good luck, and I hope it works out for you!

 

hell, you don't get an opportunity to visit france every day. yeah, mom will probably be pissed off. so what? not her life, not her money, not her decision. she's gonna have to let go of her control sometime and let you make your own decisions. even if it's a mistake, it's still a worthwhile mistake. i say have a great time and soal up every last minute of the whole experience, even your mom being mad at you and the inevitable financial pinch afterwards.

 

you know she's seriously gonna be cutting off her financial assistance should you do anything like this again, right? just making sure you're clear on that. enjoy.

 

heh I doubt it. But I am pretty independent as of now. 50 dollars here, maybe some groceries there, if I am really pinching. But I am getting better.

But like I said, she got over it after a day. I am just a little...avoident of the immediate reaction right now.

 

don't blame you. still, think of how many parents send their teenagers abroad to live with strange families! you get to stay in france with someone you actually know and love. that's very cool.

 

Sell yourself to science.

 

she was cool with it.

 

You could still sell yourself to science.

 

Tell her as soon as possible, that way you won't have to worry about her reaction anymore.

It'll be worse if you spend time worrying about what could be solved. My advice is to just tell her and be ready to handle it if shes not happy.

You can't expect your mom to approve of every choice you make, but if your honest about your feelings, she'll understand.

Tell her your cutting your beer budget. Maybe that'll make her happier.

 

lol. seriously, i wheezed.

 

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^just thought you should read it again^^^^^^^^

 

why?

 

I think its cool as shit you jacked your world around to go see your girl, fuck the money and for that part, mom too, you have your own life to live.