There is a lack of a vlog today because last night, I was doing something much more important. And by important, I mean insane. I had my dad and his girlfriend over for dinner. Originally I invited only my dad, but two hours before dinner, I found out his girlfriend would be joining us. I was less than enthused.
I haven’t talked to or seen my dad in over a month, possibly two. Thanksgiving was really the first real conversation we’ve had in months. After borrowing money from me and stealing my bed, I wasn’t the biggest fan of him. But still, I worried about him. I found out he had been in the hospital and diagnosed with emphysema – weeks after it happened. So naturally I was concerned and wanted to remain in touch with him.
I was excited about him coming over for dinner. It gave us a chance to catch up and not fight about the money he owed me. But of course, the girlfriend coming along hindered my excitement. We don’t really mesh well. She’s trying to be a step mother, but I don’t trust her. There’s something about her that rubs me the wrong way. So dinner last night was a little nerve-wracking.
A bottle of wine and a Bears game later, they were on their way home and I was preparing myself for a hang over. My alarm came and went and I am still in bed – missing my first class of the day. Real smart, right? At least this gives me a chance to feel more prepared for my meeting with my TA this afternoon. I turned in a paper late and she told me she couldn’t guarantee that she’d grade it. I really hope she did because I put a shit load of work into that thing. So fingers are crossed!
I hope you all have a great Monday. The next two weeks are going to be insane (finals, blogger events and work), but I’m hoping to focus more on my blogs soon. I haven’t forgotten about any of you!
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Parents really can be ridiculous some times.
Dutchess of Kickballs last blog post..You Lost Him At Hello
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Eek, that dinner sounds like it has the potential to be dramatastic but hopefully it went okay! Hangovers on Monday = le suck.
Arielles last blog post..Mega takes over (for a day)
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Oh, that sucks. I hope dinner wasn’t too horrible. And good luck this week! I know you can do it
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I always have to drink when I’m around my stepmom. I think deep down she’s afraid of me and I’m okay with that.
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No offense (because I know that girls dont like to hear this) but you are a bit old for a step mother. She would be much better off just trying to be a friend to you.
Too bad about your Bears.
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To be honest, the fact that you are able to type impresses me. In that situation I would have been so drunk that I wouldn’t sober up until Wednesday.
Rachel M.s last blog post..Hope you had the time of your life
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first of all thank you for the birthday wishes:)
second of all, should we further complicate your life with a blogger holiday cocktail event?
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wineovers really are not that fun, but at least you prepped yourself for it. and glad the dinner was okay at least and fingers crossed the TA graded your paper. woo.
katelins last blog post..Turkey + wine + laziness = Amazing.
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I can’t imagine. I still want to vomit when I see my dad’s wife. Gag.
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Yeah that would be an uncomfortable dinner, but I’m glad it went okay. Parental girlfriends are a tough spot. My stepmom and I haven’t found the right rhythm yet and my parents have been married for nearly 10 years. I’ll see you soon!
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That’s a really tough one … the whole relationship with your father … and then the girlfriend on top of it. I’m sorry your meeting didn’t go as planned. As a therapist once told me, you should not feel obligated to get together with your family. In the future, maybe you should suggest getting together alone with your dad. And if that compromise doesn’t work for him, you have a right to do what’s best for you. Doesn’t make the situation easier, though. Hugs to you.
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Blech….at least you had wine. And Bears. Also, thanks for reminding me that I don’t have finals any more.
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Crossing my fingers that your paper gets graded. And? Am sorry that parents can be so sucky. They shouldn’t ever be allowed to be sucky.
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