Fifteen

I've had an interesting weekend. First my internet dies out on my during the storm Thursday night. Friday morning Tommy's mom calls me asking if I had received the email she just sent. I told her that I don't have internet, and she told me that she planned a surprise birthday party for my dad the next night. I had to be there with my family by 7:00 pm. I tell my mom, who in turn tells my dad that we need to go to their house the next night to see our family who's visiting from NYC. It turns out that he was called into work, so that just killed the plan. Seriously, would they like to tell me in advanced, rather than plan something the night before and EXPECT me to be there. Jeeze! About an hour later Adrienne's dad called me asking if I could take pictures of a confirmation being held that night. He said that all the photographers he called backed out, and he'll make sure I'm taken care of. Convieniently there was another bad rainstorm that night, so I was stuck in front of the Olney theater for a good 40 minutes. I was late to meet up with her dad, but I forgot that I had to go through inspection to get through the base. The guy was really cool and let me through when I said that I'm the photographer for the confirmation. I took a lot of great pictures, and I was paid $60. After the confirmation, Adrienne and I went to the 24 hour Walmart on 174 and hung out for a good couple of hours.

Saturday:

I tell my family the night before that we can't make it to their party, because my dad was called into work. None of them believed us, so it's not my problem. My mom and I went shopping when she came home from work.

Sunday:

Celebrated my dad's birthday. He's now 51 years old. We went shopping for a dryer again. It'll be in tomorrow! Yes!!!

Monday:

Hung out with Adrienne and went job hunting. We hung out at Panera first and got some ice cream after. We filled each other in on what the family has to say about us behind out backs. Basically someone in my extended family is spreading the rumor that I'M the reason why my parents are broke! I have a basic idea of who is spreading this rumor; these two people are two to talk! One doesn't have shit to her name, yet she can talk smack but can't take it. The other has a sorry excuse for a husband. Adrienne's dad then went on to saying that I don't deserve to be at Towson. His argument was that Towson is a serious school. Adrienne argued that I'm a serious student. He says that he doesn't think photography is a real major and real career choice, therefore I'm just a waste of space. He also says that I'm milking my mom and dad for their money, and it's why they're broke. I should be on my own already. First of all my parents don't want me to move out. Secondly, they told me to concentrate on school, rather than work. Learn the facts before you accuse! It's funny that he says that when he calls me in a panic for a photography job. Hmm...to counter his argument, being a secretary in the air force isn't a real job, but he doesn't see me verbally abusing him every chance I get. Adrienne proceeded to tell both her parents that they are the last two people who should be giving life lessons. She tells me that the family says, "the reason why (I) don't show my face around family functions anymore is that I know I did something wrong and don't want to hear their lectures." No, I don't show my face around, because I'm sick of their hypocritical criticisms and I'm tired of the negativity! I don't need any more negativity in my life. They are seriously the last people to be giving criticisms when they know their lives have gone to shit. Really. They are so fake, yet they can talk a lot about you behind your back. They act so tough, why can't they say it to my face?! Better yet, don't ask me for favors if you don't think my career choice is real! They did the same thing to Brandon and now they're kissing his ass. I told Adrienne that I'm not appologizing for who I am or what I am. They don't support me, they're not putting me through school. I don't own them shit! I've excommunicated myself from the family, and frankly I'm happier this way. It sucks that I won't be able to see my cousins as often, but it's a price I'm willing to pay.

Angel made an appearance on Saturday, and Josh's dad made a snide comment about how she's only there for the food. What, is she not supposed to eat? Isn't that what you do at a party? I'm so tired of this family. I've burned my bridges a long time ago. I've always been the black sheep, what else is new? I just hope they realize that they better not come to me for anything. I tolda Adrienne about how her parents and the family said that she deserved every misfortune she got up until now. My dad was the only one to stick up for her. He said that if anyone abused me in any way, he would've kicked their ass so hard that they would be in a wheelchair. Everyone kept telling him that it's not worth it, what's done is done. He got pissed at everyone, especially her parents for letting this happen. It's like saying rape is okay.

Amongst our bitching breaks, we did a good round around Arundel Mills. I put out a bunch of applications, and landed an interview for the Disney store on Friday with Adrienne. The manager said that they only have 5 people on staff, and they need more for Friday, Saturday and Sunday. I may not have a life on the weekends, but at least I have a job *hopefully* After the mall closed, we hung out in Toys R Us for the fifteen minutes that they were open. I saw the bike that I wanted, but it's $190. Boo! We drove back to Cold Stone and sat outside talking for a good two hours. After that we moved it back to Ft. Meade and sat in her car talking. I learned something new about my girl cousins. I knew three of them werent virgins, but it turns out that my golden child cousin isn't one, either. I freaked out in the car, exclaiming, "WAIT! SO I'M THE ONLY VIRGIN!" I feel so proud of myself! I've always been one to be different from the rest. I told her it's by choice, I don't want to be some guy's on nighter, or his go to girl when he feels the need. All the girls, except one, have been tools. I wasn't meant to be a tool.

Tuesday:

Drive around submitting more applications. CRAP!!! I just realized that I forgot to check up on my Shoppers application. I went to deal with MC again, and got the same bitchy councilor. What are the odds? She tells me that I was supposed to get permission to take this class, or take a specific class that was to be assigned. That's not what I was told before I left. I'm so done with MC. I go around getting more applications. I submitted a good 4 today. I go back to CS and ask John to put me back on schedule. His genius mind hired too many people, so now there's a full house. I put myself on the call list, so I got a shift this Saturday. I work from 3-7 pm. Whole Foods in Rockville is hiring for part time only, but their start at $10-15 an hour. Hell yes! I hope I get that job! I applied at Petsmart, I have to apply at Old Navy. I'm pretty much set right now.