I'm a volcano
14 years ago
Stupid title, not caring. Point is I'm about ready to blow. I've taken just about all that I can from my family. This is supposed to be a relaxing vacation that I'm on, well it had been up until today. Something I never want to do is go on a boat. Why? I'm a paranoid pessimist, you do the math. I'm always afraid that SOMEthing will happen, just like when I was little I'd always be afraid someone would break into my house in the middle of the night and kill everyone. And today they tried bugging me to go on. My grandmother was the only one who actually honored my decision and left me be after asking once. My mother and father are the biggest offenders. My dad's always saying that if I don't want to go somewhere I don't have to, and yet he gives me his famous "Regrets" speech where he tells me I'll regret not doing it. Well I won't, I never intended to come to Tennessee and go on a boat, I came to relax and hang out with family among other things. The only things in life that I actually regret was not starting Basketball or Drama club earlier in my life, that's it. My mom's fine with it now, but my dad got pissed when he called and found out I'm by myself. I'm 18 and can make my own f***ing decisions now. I may look like him, but I'm not him, that's something he's failing to realize. Some people like to be adventurous and try new things, I'm not like that, I enjoy sticking to the norm and do what I like. The biggest risk in life that I've taken was when I raced someone and ran across the street without looking at all, that's it. My main problem is communication. I'm a horrible talker, both in conversation and talking about my feelings/issues. I always think that you should avoid negative things to talk about, very 50's of me, but it's just how I am.
I'm sorry if this seems like me ranting or if my negative attitude is rubbing off on some, but I'm trying not to bottle things up anymore and right now I don't have anyone to talk to. If you bothered reading thank you, if not I don't blame you.
I'm sorry if this seems like me ranting or if my negative attitude is rubbing off on some, but I'm trying not to bottle things up anymore and right now I don't have anyone to talk to. If you bothered reading thank you, if not I don't blame you.
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It's a good thing your grandmother respected your desicion, though. And hey, you know that I am always around to chat with if you ever feel like it. I hope you get back from your vacation soon, and that you'll be fine!
-- Fred
And I'll try and get on tomorrow, I kind've took her connector and put it into my laptop (since she changed her password sine last time) and they called saying they're on their way home now, so I don't want to get in trouble.
But...you're scared of going on boats? Well...as much as I find that a bit silly (due to me being a very experienced swimmer and not having that fear at all), I respect that, and you shouldn't have to do things you don't want to do. I, like you, like things staying the same and doing things my own way, too...but, sadly, the rest of the world never always goes along with that, you know? It sucks, but what's what happens. I'm sorry you had this happen to you, my wolf.
And....yeah, I haven't really told anyone about that until now. It's just my paranoia telling me I'm going to fall off or something bad will happen to me mainly keeping me from it. I know how to swim, I'm just not all that good and I fear I'm going to run out of steam fast and not be able to swim back. I know they mean well trying to make me go, but I'd just like it if they honor my decision and let me be instead of poking at the issue and threatening to take stuff away from me just to make me do something I don't want to. Plus, they said it wouldn't be all day, yet they were gone for around 10 hours, so I call bullspit on that.
Parents tend to do that. They think that they're helping you by forcing you to do things you don't want to do, but 9/10 times it'll end badly.
Anyway, i'm here if you want to talk. *Cuddles again, for good measure*
That's a 100% true, and it's something I pray I never change into when/if I become a parent.
And thanks Jeremy, I know I can count on you. *Cuddles back once more*
Try to find solace in that it's not intentional, and they just don't want you to miss out on things, and that ALL parents do exactly the same.
*snuggles tighter*
Yeah, I'll try to, my main issue with it is that my communication skills are next to crap, I'm always afraid to say what's on mt mind.
*Snuggles up close*