Oh, the unfairness of it all...
We (my sister, my grandmother, and me) are supposed to go to Europe on July 12. Normally, we'd be like "Cool, lets go!" but, there are three small problems, two of which are seriously making me change my mind. Besides the fact that I'd rather not go world travelling just yet.
Most people will probably be thinking right now "What? Is she crazy? How often do you get a chance to go to a foreign country at this age?!" But, I'd rather spend summer with my friends, right where I am. I've never really had a chance to do that before.
Year after year, I've been shipped off to summer camp, for as long as I can remember, the exception being last year. I've never had opportunities to go off and visit my friends that live a bit away from me for the summer; only those that are a few streets away.
One: We're going on SHIP. It takes a really long time by ship, and we'll end up being back two days before the Disney trip, giving me one day to rest, and one to unpack/pack again. Also, I HATE ships. I would much rather a plane. Sharks scare me half to death, and traveling over the ocean that long makes me just as edgy.
Two: I won't have ANY internet access while there. At all. My grandmother is the one taking us, so, nothing will be allowed that can "distract" us from the sightseeing which is bound to take up the entire vacation. Now, this isn't that big of a deal, so I'll move onto the pressing issue, number three.
Three: Ariel and I have to bring $700 for the trip, EACH. And since our parents aren't kind and loving to THAT extent, we each got summer jobs last year, to get most of that money. We worked hard for that money, for two months of our summer vacation. I've been doing chores nonstop all year so far in order to get the rest. So, it has not been easy, or very fun, for that matter. So, I am VERY attached to this money. I've never had this much at one time before, or that I'd earned. So, naturally, I want to spend it in my own way.
I figure if I really want to travel the world, I can do it on my own time, later on. For now, I want my money, and I do not want to be told what to do with my hard-earned cash. Especially if its on a trip I don't wish to attend, which would instantly leave me broke. Again. However, my mom is adamant. In her mind, I can't possible refuse, because it would be "rude" of me, regardless of the fact that I would be stuck paying for it all.
This is NOT a gift, in any way shape or form, no matter what she says. It is an opportunity to go with a chaperone to a foreign country and go where-ever my GRANDMOTHER wishes to go, but still paying for my own way. It may be a life experience, but does that mean I have to undergo it now, of all ages? No. It will still be there in a few years, when I can easily raise the money again, with a better chance at getting a job that pays a bit more than minimum wage.
Ugh... I REALLY hope I can talk mom out of this. Time's running out. And if I still have to go... Then, farewell for now, my friends. I'll prolly be moping for a while before my return, mourning the loss of my money, grounded in my room for arguing yet again. T.T
I'm gonna confront mom on this again in the morning. Wish me luck.
Most people will probably be thinking right now "What? Is she crazy? How often do you get a chance to go to a foreign country at this age?!" But, I'd rather spend summer with my friends, right where I am. I've never really had a chance to do that before.
Year after year, I've been shipped off to summer camp, for as long as I can remember, the exception being last year. I've never had opportunities to go off and visit my friends that live a bit away from me for the summer; only those that are a few streets away.
One: We're going on SHIP. It takes a really long time by ship, and we'll end up being back two days before the Disney trip, giving me one day to rest, and one to unpack/pack again. Also, I HATE ships. I would much rather a plane. Sharks scare me half to death, and traveling over the ocean that long makes me just as edgy.
Two: I won't have ANY internet access while there. At all. My grandmother is the one taking us, so, nothing will be allowed that can "distract" us from the sightseeing which is bound to take up the entire vacation. Now, this isn't that big of a deal, so I'll move onto the pressing issue, number three.
Three: Ariel and I have to bring $700 for the trip, EACH. And since our parents aren't kind and loving to THAT extent, we each got summer jobs last year, to get most of that money. We worked hard for that money, for two months of our summer vacation. I've been doing chores nonstop all year so far in order to get the rest. So, it has not been easy, or very fun, for that matter. So, I am VERY attached to this money. I've never had this much at one time before, or that I'd earned. So, naturally, I want to spend it in my own way.
I figure if I really want to travel the world, I can do it on my own time, later on. For now, I want my money, and I do not want to be told what to do with my hard-earned cash. Especially if its on a trip I don't wish to attend, which would instantly leave me broke. Again. However, my mom is adamant. In her mind, I can't possible refuse, because it would be "rude" of me, regardless of the fact that I would be stuck paying for it all.
This is NOT a gift, in any way shape or form, no matter what she says. It is an opportunity to go with a chaperone to a foreign country and go where-ever my GRANDMOTHER wishes to go, but still paying for my own way. It may be a life experience, but does that mean I have to undergo it now, of all ages? No. It will still be there in a few years, when I can easily raise the money again, with a better chance at getting a job that pays a bit more than minimum wage.
Ugh... I REALLY hope I can talk mom out of this. Time's running out. And if I still have to go... Then, farewell for now, my friends. I'll prolly be moping for a while before my return, mourning the loss of my money, grounded in my room for arguing yet again. T.T
I'm gonna confront mom on this again in the morning. Wish me luck.