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MORE DRAMA WITH MY DAD!
Can't you tell I'm overjoyed? Once again, I'm going to post the two emails. Read if you like, don't if you don't. This is my venting, because I think I'm not in the wrong here. His email is first, followed by mine.
"Buchheit, Wayne P." wrote:
Dear Michael,
Please be assured that I did not avoid your fourth of July phone call. It just went in with the 26 other phone messages that are backed up in my voice mail. I still have not listened to it. However, I did avoid your phone call yesterday. This item is probably too hot to talk about and the last time that we exchanged emails about a disagreement it quickly broke down into written arguments and disrespect. I do need to tell you that I love you and communicate my feelings to you.
Generally speaking, I am not pleased with the decisions that you are making in your life. You have made it extremely clear that you are the master of your earthly life and will do what you want. You have claimed the right to make adult decisions and as a consequence have signed up for the logical consequences. My job as a parent should have been to prepare you for making these decisions in academics, career, love, and life in general. My choice right now is how much to attempt to guide or control your path and how much to shelter you from the logical consequences. The feeling of resentment that I feel towards you, your academics, and your finances must go! We gotta get somewhere where we both can coexist and play nice together.
In matters of the heart I can only advise you. I cannot make you do anything. Please make sure that you have enough in common interests with a woman and enjoy doing things together to make a life before considering anything like marriage or children. Do not allow a screw up or fraudulent manipulation open you up to the possibility of illegitimate children. It takes more that just loving someone to make it work. Do not let a feeling of needing to rescue someone cause you to make an incorrect commitment. I too had those hero feelings about your mother when I was young and thought that love was enough. Regardless of your choice of female spouse, I will always support and work to help build your marriage relationship, not destroy it.
In matters of academics I have not been impressed by your efforts to this date. I know that you are capable of much more, but am not sure as to why your capabilities are not being manifested as good grades. Your career ties into this one too.
I clearly and strongly advised you to get a full time job and work your ass off this summer in order to squirrel away money. Either you have no desire to work or felt no financial compulsion. I recently decided that you could pay me $25 per week to mow my own lawn. I told you to go to the dentist of your choice, get your teeth cleaned, get X-rays as required, and get a referral to an oral surgeon so that we could go together to work out the extraction. You did not do as I requested, cut me out of the process, and just assumed that I would blindly take on full financial responsibility. Why would I agree to pay for something that I do not even know the cost of? Cathy will get it figured out soon and we will discuss funding.
We previously talked about your level of work activity and you mentioned paying for dating with Danielle. I figured that I was funding your carefree life style when what I actually wanted to do was help you build you academic and career paths so that you will be able to feed your family when you arrived at that stage in your life and not be a f%&k*$g slave to the man. I went to the Perimeter College web site and found that on an annual, two semester per year basis, I am funding you to the tune of 300% of what it takes to pay tuition and fees. No wonder you did not feel any pressure to work this summer! Am I missing something here? What was the justification that you were providing to me earlier this year about needing even more funding? You needed more for you wisdom teeth too?
Well, I have tried blindly funding you and not making any demands of you. I do not think that it has worked. It just builds feelings of resentment on my part. My policy has now changed to one of requiring some degree of academic excellence prior to funding your schooling after this semester. I will provide up to $1,261 to cover you tuition, fees, and books. There will be financial rewards for academic excellence and penalties for academic failure. You will be subject to full academic audits. The plan is not too different than that my parents offered to me when I was a lad or what I will in time offer Rachel. If you choose to not be a full time student, I will purchase an extremely high deductible health policy for you (for which your cooperation will be required). See the spreadsheet below:
CREDIT HOURS TUITION BOOKS BS FEES TOTAL GPA PENALTY ADJUSTED TUITION COMPLETE BONUS GPA MULTIPLIER TOTAL BONUS
1 $65 $75 $0 $140 100% $140 $0 0% $0 $140
2 $130 $75 $0 $205 100% $205 $0 0% $0 $205
3 $195 $75 $0 $270 100% $270 $0 0% $0 $270
4 $260 $150 $0 $410 100% $410 $50 0% $0 $410
5 $325 $150 $0 $475 100% $475 $75 0% $0 $475
6 $390 $150 $70 $610 100% $610 $100 0% $0 $610
7 $455 $200 $70 $725 100% $725 $125 0% $0 $725
8 $520 $200 $70 $790 100% $790 $150 0% $0 $790
9 $585 $200 $70 $855 100% $855 $175 0% $0 $855
10 $650 $250 $70 $970 100% $970 $200 0% $0 $970
11 $715 $250 $70 $1,035 100% $1,035 $225 0% $0 $1,035
12 $771 $250 $140 $1,161 100% $1,161 $250 100% $250 $1,411
13 $771 $300 $140 $1,211 100% $1,211 $400 0% $0 $1,211
14 $771 $300 $140 $1,211 100% $1,211 $400 0% $0 $1,211
15 $771 $300 $140 $1,211 100% $1,211 $500 0% $0 $1,211
16 $771 $350 $140 $1,261 100% $1,261 $500 0% $0 $1,261
17 $771 $350 $140 $1,261 100% $1,261 $600 0% $0 $1,261
18 $771 $350 $140 $1,261 100% $1,261 $600 200% $1,200 $2,461
MINIMUM QUARTERLY GPA TO AVOID GPA PENALTY IS 2.0
GPA MULTIPLIER GPA PENALTY
4.0 200% 2.0 100%
3.8 180% 1.8 80%
3.5 150% 1.6 60%
3.2 120% 1.4 40%
3.0 100% 1.2 20%
2.8 80% 1.0 0%
2.5 50%
2.0 0%
Now the only remaining matter is my disdain for you chosen academic field. I have pleaded with you to pursue something with a more technical bent to it. I will not continue to fund you if your chosen degree path is to be a Bachelor or Associate of Arts degree. That degree barely qualifies you for a job at Home Depot. You must pursue a Bachelor or Associate of Science degree with a major in what ever. This is not a matter of making you follow my foot steps or live my dreams. It is simply a matter of strongly influencing you to pursue a path that prepares you to feed yourself and be independent. Remember years ago when we talked and I told you to take control of your own life, make a plan for independence, make good grades, get a good education, put away thinking like a child and make an adult plan? All that I can see that happened was that you got angry at me and claimed that I put you down. Your choices have led to where you still do not have power or control and you are subject to manipulation by me. You can choose to be a damned hardhead and refuse to bend yourself to the path I am requesting. The logical consequences are obvious.
The bottom line? You are claiming the rights of an adult and must accept the logical consequences of that right. That consequence is to be financially responsible for yourself. I am willing to fund your academic endeavors if you choose to apply yourself to a degree that is mutually acceptable. Please come on by for a visit or give me a call.
Love,
Your Dad
And here's my reply:
Dear Dad,
Our short phone call this morning did not in any way prepare me for this vehement blast of unsolicited anger. Since when have you felt like this? Is this why you haven't called me to come over in the past few weeks? Did you turn so bitter? And over what? This is completely unfounded. The only explanation is that you sat around, and fumed about how much money you were giving me, and needed an excuse to change the plan without consulting me. So, I guess, it doesn't matter that you just changed the plan on me without talking to me...You're the one who has the money right? Fine. I don't care. What you've assumed about me, my career choices, my lifestyle choices, and my actions this summer is completely YOUR OPINION. It is unfounded, and cannot stand in a court of law, were this to be a legal issue. One thing I DID learn very well this past year in college is that opinions aren't WORTH SHIT. Find me the evidence that I simply used you for money because I knew the costs at perimeter. I DIDN'T. I did not know the costs, BUT. You should have realized when I said "I'M GOING TO PERIMETER FOR A YEAR TO SAVE MONEY" That it wouldn't be as much as it was for west georgia. Not that you paid my tuition to go there, mind you. You let me sink or swim, and quite justly in your opinion. Sure, whatever. I managed to get loans and money to pay for it. And I screwed up. THAT is the ONLY thing you can base any of this off of, and its a little fuckin late to be cracking down about that. I came to you FIRST about my failure. FIRST, meaning I thought I could trust you with that secret. Untill this point this summer, you have said NOTHING about it, other than "Son, what do I need to do to get you motivated?" . WELL.
This is certainly a suprise: "The feeling of resentment that I feel towards you, your academics, and your finances must go!" How long have you been lying to me? How long have you been smiling like a damn idiot and hating me the whole while? How many times have I hugged you and thought that FOR ONCE YOU AND I WERE TRULY AS FATHER AND SON SHOULD BE and you just burned with that resentment of yours? Argument aside, you're a twoface.
Back to the point, you KNEW that this would anger me, and didn't have the balls to face me about it. You are on the level of my ex-roomate and ex-best friend Joe now. Lying to me while I'm there to keep me trusting...then springing your decision on me when I'm not around. I'm tired of that kind of treatment. You say you've tried "blindly funding you and not making any demands of you." Ok, yeah, you did that. Congrats Dad, you've given me some money with no strings attached for once in your life. You're a real american hero. Why did it burn you up so much? Amount of money aside, does it hurt so bad to give some away to your own flesh and blood? Fine then.
KEEP YOUR FUCKING FILTHY MONEY.
This has NEVER been about the money for me. You assume that I'm playing you for a fool and using you for a free ride.
" I figured that I was funding your carefree life style when what I actually wanted to do was help you build you academic and career paths..."
"I am funding you to the tune of 300% of what it takes to pay tuition and fees. No wonder you did not feel any pressure to work this summer! Am I missing something here? What was the justification that you were providing to me earlier this year about needing even more funding? You needed more for you wisdom teeth too?"
Ummm, I need more money because...I'm in debt? And I don't want to be? And...you offered to give more for academic success? And, to add, you said you'd give me less for further academic failure. This meant, to me, that we were staying where we were till the school year, and that the amount you gave me would depend on that. Was I wrong? Did you want to cut me off first, then see how I did? You should have communicated that. Do you wanna know how much of the money you give me goes towards my "Carefree lifestyle"??? 10 dollars a week. And sometimes more for gas for the car. Speaking of which, tell Cathy that I will decline her offer for a free tank of gas in thanks for taking Rachel to her orthodontic appointment the other day. I can't possibly take her money in this situation. The rest goes towards my pile of debt from college expenses. Not party expenses, books, tuition, food bought at kroger, oh, and the FUCKING 200 dollars I spent on christmas gifts for you and your side of the family. I barely bought things for anyone else.
Where do I have money for Danielle then? I go without my 10$ allotment for a few weeks, then take her to do something. Also, I have the money I've earned WORKING for Ms. Sarah in the kitchen. Have you forgotten I have a part-time job? Obviously.
WISDOM TEETH? You begrudge me even that? Oh my god, dad. You know what? I'll just have to get another loan to pay for it myself. You'll pay for anything medically that Rachel needs, of course. And why not? She's under 18, living with you, oh, and did I forget? No, I've never forgotten that she's the family favorite. I don't begrudge it to her, not in the least. But that you'd be stingy towards me concerning this oral work I NEED done...thats pretty low. This isn't something I WANT. This will seriously cause me harm if not taken care of. I didn't ask you for money for no reason, Dad.
In fact, the ORIGINAL reason I came to you for money was for tuition. I remember, back in your basement, talking with you about it for the first time. Even then, you reluctantly agreed to help me with college in the form of PART, of what you payed as my child support prior to my turning 18. I know you're a tightfisted man, so I don't come to ask your for money lightly, especially when I know how sensitive that subject can be for you.
"Now the only remaining matter is my disdain for you chosen academic field."
You arrogant son of a bitch. I'm done being polite.
" I am willing to fund your academic endeavors if you choose to apply yourself to a degree that is mutually acceptable."
Is that so, Dad? No, you're willing to let me have that which you already agreed to give me, but under different terms, for a lesser amount, if I'll change my life for you. Well, guess what. NO.
GO TO HELL.
I'll make it all on my own and shove it in your face. I'll dig my grave in debt to do it, too. I don't fucking care what you want for my life. You weren't a concerned parent in the past, this is only a recent development. I tried to give you credit for it, and I've been saying "He's changed, he's not like he was before" to anyone who badmouths you. Well. I guess my loyalty was wrongly given. You even openly admit here that you're manipulating me.
"Your choices have led to where you still do not have power or control and you are subject to manipulation by me. You can choose to be a damned hardhead and refuse to bend yourself to the path I am requesting. The logical consequences are obvious."
Yes, they are. And I guess I've got to step up and take them. Way to go, Dad. You've truly become the stereotypical parent with money. I'll sum it up for you.
No, I will not make a mistake with Danielle.
Yes, I will do well in school.
Yes, I will get a full time job.
No, I do not live a frivolous lifestyle at your expense.
No, I will not ask for your help anymore.
No, I will not change my path in life for your money.
No, I will not come to see you anymore.
I hope you're happy. Keep your money, and keep your damn manipulation out of my life.
I wish I could still say,
Love, Michael
Don't I feel loved?
-Much....I can't say love right now...,
Buchheit, the Saint of Spades
Can't you tell I'm overjoyed? Once again, I'm going to post the two emails. Read if you like, don't if you don't. This is my venting, because I think I'm not in the wrong here. His email is first, followed by mine.
"Buchheit, Wayne P." wrote:
Dear Michael,
Please be assured that I did not avoid your fourth of July phone call. It just went in with the 26 other phone messages that are backed up in my voice mail. I still have not listened to it. However, I did avoid your phone call yesterday. This item is probably too hot to talk about and the last time that we exchanged emails about a disagreement it quickly broke down into written arguments and disrespect. I do need to tell you that I love you and communicate my feelings to you.
Generally speaking, I am not pleased with the decisions that you are making in your life. You have made it extremely clear that you are the master of your earthly life and will do what you want. You have claimed the right to make adult decisions and as a consequence have signed up for the logical consequences. My job as a parent should have been to prepare you for making these decisions in academics, career, love, and life in general. My choice right now is how much to attempt to guide or control your path and how much to shelter you from the logical consequences. The feeling of resentment that I feel towards you, your academics, and your finances must go! We gotta get somewhere where we both can coexist and play nice together.
In matters of the heart I can only advise you. I cannot make you do anything. Please make sure that you have enough in common interests with a woman and enjoy doing things together to make a life before considering anything like marriage or children. Do not allow a screw up or fraudulent manipulation open you up to the possibility of illegitimate children. It takes more that just loving someone to make it work. Do not let a feeling of needing to rescue someone cause you to make an incorrect commitment. I too had those hero feelings about your mother when I was young and thought that love was enough. Regardless of your choice of female spouse, I will always support and work to help build your marriage relationship, not destroy it.
In matters of academics I have not been impressed by your efforts to this date. I know that you are capable of much more, but am not sure as to why your capabilities are not being manifested as good grades. Your career ties into this one too.
I clearly and strongly advised you to get a full time job and work your ass off this summer in order to squirrel away money. Either you have no desire to work or felt no financial compulsion. I recently decided that you could pay me $25 per week to mow my own lawn. I told you to go to the dentist of your choice, get your teeth cleaned, get X-rays as required, and get a referral to an oral surgeon so that we could go together to work out the extraction. You did not do as I requested, cut me out of the process, and just assumed that I would blindly take on full financial responsibility. Why would I agree to pay for something that I do not even know the cost of? Cathy will get it figured out soon and we will discuss funding.
We previously talked about your level of work activity and you mentioned paying for dating with Danielle. I figured that I was funding your carefree life style when what I actually wanted to do was help you build you academic and career paths so that you will be able to feed your family when you arrived at that stage in your life and not be a f%&k*$g slave to the man. I went to the Perimeter College web site and found that on an annual, two semester per year basis, I am funding you to the tune of 300% of what it takes to pay tuition and fees. No wonder you did not feel any pressure to work this summer! Am I missing something here? What was the justification that you were providing to me earlier this year about needing even more funding? You needed more for you wisdom teeth too?
Well, I have tried blindly funding you and not making any demands of you. I do not think that it has worked. It just builds feelings of resentment on my part. My policy has now changed to one of requiring some degree of academic excellence prior to funding your schooling after this semester. I will provide up to $1,261 to cover you tuition, fees, and books. There will be financial rewards for academic excellence and penalties for academic failure. You will be subject to full academic audits. The plan is not too different than that my parents offered to me when I was a lad or what I will in time offer Rachel. If you choose to not be a full time student, I will purchase an extremely high deductible health policy for you (for which your cooperation will be required). See the spreadsheet below:
CREDIT HOURS TUITION BOOKS BS FEES TOTAL GPA PENALTY ADJUSTED TUITION COMPLETE BONUS GPA MULTIPLIER TOTAL BONUS
1 $65 $75 $0 $140 100% $140 $0 0% $0 $140
2 $130 $75 $0 $205 100% $205 $0 0% $0 $205
3 $195 $75 $0 $270 100% $270 $0 0% $0 $270
4 $260 $150 $0 $410 100% $410 $50 0% $0 $410
5 $325 $150 $0 $475 100% $475 $75 0% $0 $475
6 $390 $150 $70 $610 100% $610 $100 0% $0 $610
7 $455 $200 $70 $725 100% $725 $125 0% $0 $725
8 $520 $200 $70 $790 100% $790 $150 0% $0 $790
9 $585 $200 $70 $855 100% $855 $175 0% $0 $855
10 $650 $250 $70 $970 100% $970 $200 0% $0 $970
11 $715 $250 $70 $1,035 100% $1,035 $225 0% $0 $1,035
12 $771 $250 $140 $1,161 100% $1,161 $250 100% $250 $1,411
13 $771 $300 $140 $1,211 100% $1,211 $400 0% $0 $1,211
14 $771 $300 $140 $1,211 100% $1,211 $400 0% $0 $1,211
15 $771 $300 $140 $1,211 100% $1,211 $500 0% $0 $1,211
16 $771 $350 $140 $1,261 100% $1,261 $500 0% $0 $1,261
17 $771 $350 $140 $1,261 100% $1,261 $600 0% $0 $1,261
18 $771 $350 $140 $1,261 100% $1,261 $600 200% $1,200 $2,461
MINIMUM QUARTERLY GPA TO AVOID GPA PENALTY IS 2.0
GPA MULTIPLIER GPA PENALTY
4.0 200% 2.0 100%
3.8 180% 1.8 80%
3.5 150% 1.6 60%
3.2 120% 1.4 40%
3.0 100% 1.2 20%
2.8 80% 1.0 0%
2.5 50%
2.0 0%
Now the only remaining matter is my disdain for you chosen academic field. I have pleaded with you to pursue something with a more technical bent to it. I will not continue to fund you if your chosen degree path is to be a Bachelor or Associate of Arts degree. That degree barely qualifies you for a job at Home Depot. You must pursue a Bachelor or Associate of Science degree with a major in what ever. This is not a matter of making you follow my foot steps or live my dreams. It is simply a matter of strongly influencing you to pursue a path that prepares you to feed yourself and be independent. Remember years ago when we talked and I told you to take control of your own life, make a plan for independence, make good grades, get a good education, put away thinking like a child and make an adult plan? All that I can see that happened was that you got angry at me and claimed that I put you down. Your choices have led to where you still do not have power or control and you are subject to manipulation by me. You can choose to be a damned hardhead and refuse to bend yourself to the path I am requesting. The logical consequences are obvious.
The bottom line? You are claiming the rights of an adult and must accept the logical consequences of that right. That consequence is to be financially responsible for yourself. I am willing to fund your academic endeavors if you choose to apply yourself to a degree that is mutually acceptable. Please come on by for a visit or give me a call.
Love,
Your Dad
And here's my reply:
Dear Dad,
Our short phone call this morning did not in any way prepare me for this vehement blast of unsolicited anger. Since when have you felt like this? Is this why you haven't called me to come over in the past few weeks? Did you turn so bitter? And over what? This is completely unfounded. The only explanation is that you sat around, and fumed about how much money you were giving me, and needed an excuse to change the plan without consulting me. So, I guess, it doesn't matter that you just changed the plan on me without talking to me...You're the one who has the money right? Fine. I don't care. What you've assumed about me, my career choices, my lifestyle choices, and my actions this summer is completely YOUR OPINION. It is unfounded, and cannot stand in a court of law, were this to be a legal issue. One thing I DID learn very well this past year in college is that opinions aren't WORTH SHIT. Find me the evidence that I simply used you for money because I knew the costs at perimeter. I DIDN'T. I did not know the costs, BUT. You should have realized when I said "I'M GOING TO PERIMETER FOR A YEAR TO SAVE MONEY" That it wouldn't be as much as it was for west georgia. Not that you paid my tuition to go there, mind you. You let me sink or swim, and quite justly in your opinion. Sure, whatever. I managed to get loans and money to pay for it. And I screwed up. THAT is the ONLY thing you can base any of this off of, and its a little fuckin late to be cracking down about that. I came to you FIRST about my failure. FIRST, meaning I thought I could trust you with that secret. Untill this point this summer, you have said NOTHING about it, other than "Son, what do I need to do to get you motivated?" . WELL.
This is certainly a suprise: "The feeling of resentment that I feel towards you, your academics, and your finances must go!" How long have you been lying to me? How long have you been smiling like a damn idiot and hating me the whole while? How many times have I hugged you and thought that FOR ONCE YOU AND I WERE TRULY AS FATHER AND SON SHOULD BE and you just burned with that resentment of yours? Argument aside, you're a twoface.
Back to the point, you KNEW that this would anger me, and didn't have the balls to face me about it. You are on the level of my ex-roomate and ex-best friend Joe now. Lying to me while I'm there to keep me trusting...then springing your decision on me when I'm not around. I'm tired of that kind of treatment. You say you've tried "blindly funding you and not making any demands of you." Ok, yeah, you did that. Congrats Dad, you've given me some money with no strings attached for once in your life. You're a real american hero. Why did it burn you up so much? Amount of money aside, does it hurt so bad to give some away to your own flesh and blood? Fine then.
KEEP YOUR FUCKING FILTHY MONEY.
This has NEVER been about the money for me. You assume that I'm playing you for a fool and using you for a free ride.
" I figured that I was funding your carefree life style when what I actually wanted to do was help you build you academic and career paths..."
"I am funding you to the tune of 300% of what it takes to pay tuition and fees. No wonder you did not feel any pressure to work this summer! Am I missing something here? What was the justification that you were providing to me earlier this year about needing even more funding? You needed more for you wisdom teeth too?"
Ummm, I need more money because...I'm in debt? And I don't want to be? And...you offered to give more for academic success? And, to add, you said you'd give me less for further academic failure. This meant, to me, that we were staying where we were till the school year, and that the amount you gave me would depend on that. Was I wrong? Did you want to cut me off first, then see how I did? You should have communicated that. Do you wanna know how much of the money you give me goes towards my "Carefree lifestyle"??? 10 dollars a week. And sometimes more for gas for the car. Speaking of which, tell Cathy that I will decline her offer for a free tank of gas in thanks for taking Rachel to her orthodontic appointment the other day. I can't possibly take her money in this situation. The rest goes towards my pile of debt from college expenses. Not party expenses, books, tuition, food bought at kroger, oh, and the FUCKING 200 dollars I spent on christmas gifts for you and your side of the family. I barely bought things for anyone else.
Where do I have money for Danielle then? I go without my 10$ allotment for a few weeks, then take her to do something. Also, I have the money I've earned WORKING for Ms. Sarah in the kitchen. Have you forgotten I have a part-time job? Obviously.
WISDOM TEETH? You begrudge me even that? Oh my god, dad. You know what? I'll just have to get another loan to pay for it myself. You'll pay for anything medically that Rachel needs, of course. And why not? She's under 18, living with you, oh, and did I forget? No, I've never forgotten that she's the family favorite. I don't begrudge it to her, not in the least. But that you'd be stingy towards me concerning this oral work I NEED done...thats pretty low. This isn't something I WANT. This will seriously cause me harm if not taken care of. I didn't ask you for money for no reason, Dad.
In fact, the ORIGINAL reason I came to you for money was for tuition. I remember, back in your basement, talking with you about it for the first time. Even then, you reluctantly agreed to help me with college in the form of PART, of what you payed as my child support prior to my turning 18. I know you're a tightfisted man, so I don't come to ask your for money lightly, especially when I know how sensitive that subject can be for you.
"Now the only remaining matter is my disdain for you chosen academic field."
You arrogant son of a bitch. I'm done being polite.
" I am willing to fund your academic endeavors if you choose to apply yourself to a degree that is mutually acceptable."
Is that so, Dad? No, you're willing to let me have that which you already agreed to give me, but under different terms, for a lesser amount, if I'll change my life for you. Well, guess what. NO.
GO TO HELL.
I'll make it all on my own and shove it in your face. I'll dig my grave in debt to do it, too. I don't fucking care what you want for my life. You weren't a concerned parent in the past, this is only a recent development. I tried to give you credit for it, and I've been saying "He's changed, he's not like he was before" to anyone who badmouths you. Well. I guess my loyalty was wrongly given. You even openly admit here that you're manipulating me.
"Your choices have led to where you still do not have power or control and you are subject to manipulation by me. You can choose to be a damned hardhead and refuse to bend yourself to the path I am requesting. The logical consequences are obvious."
Yes, they are. And I guess I've got to step up and take them. Way to go, Dad. You've truly become the stereotypical parent with money. I'll sum it up for you.
No, I will not make a mistake with Danielle.
Yes, I will do well in school.
Yes, I will get a full time job.
No, I do not live a frivolous lifestyle at your expense.
No, I will not ask for your help anymore.
No, I will not change my path in life for your money.
No, I will not come to see you anymore.
I hope you're happy. Keep your money, and keep your damn manipulation out of my life.
I wish I could still say,
Love, Michael
Don't I feel loved?
-Much....I can't say love right now...,
Buchheit, the Saint of Spades