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I just got off the phone with my father. He says that he is taking the step-monster and my step-sisters on a cruise for spring break and that I could come on certain conditions.
1). I can't be purple.
2). I must dress and act "as befitting a young woman of my social class" aka the step-monster gets to pick my clothes out
3). I can't embarass him. aka: I can sit in a lounge chair, order smoothies until I puke, read and do whatever my step-sisters want to do on shore excursions and never go into the discos, talk to people I am not related to, and generally be myself.
or he will buy me a katana.
even if Dr. McCoy loans me an image inducer for a week, I still couldn't be me. I couldn't have fun. why is he so ashamed of me? I've never done anything worse than his step-daughters.
I guess I'm getting a katana. I never thought I would feel this bad about something I have wanted for so long.
1). I can't be purple.
2). I must dress and act "as befitting a young woman of my social class" aka the step-monster gets to pick my clothes out
3). I can't embarass him. aka: I can sit in a lounge chair, order smoothies until I puke, read and do whatever my step-sisters want to do on shore excursions and never go into the discos, talk to people I am not related to, and generally be myself.
or he will buy me a katana.
even if Dr. McCoy loans me an image inducer for a week, I still couldn't be me. I couldn't have fun. why is he so ashamed of me? I've never done anything worse than his step-daughters.
I guess I'm getting a katana. I never thought I would feel this bad about something I have wanted for so long.
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Date: 2004-02-09 08:30 pm (UTC)From:I'm sorry. Oh, honey. I'm so sorry.
Your father... wow. Let me come back with a coherent reply for this later, but know that I adore you, okay? And am here. With lots and lots of tea/hot chocolate if needed.
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Date: 2004-02-09 08:35 pm (UTC)From:Re:
Date: 2004-02-09 08:45 pm (UTC)From:I'm going to get the Katana, don't you worry! I would love some help choosing one though, know of any webpages or anything?
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Date: 2004-02-09 09:06 pm (UTC)From:no subject
Date: 2004-02-09 09:19 pm (UTC)From:DAMN. even better. *boggles*
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Date: 2004-02-09 09:37 pm (UTC)From:no subject
Date: 2004-02-09 08:38 pm (UTC)From:Re:
Date: 2004-02-09 08:49 pm (UTC)From::) I'm going to get that katana, but thanks for the offer. Go be all manly for Kitty, I'll be alright
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Date: 2004-02-09 08:55 pm (UTC)From:Re:
Date: 2004-02-09 09:29 pm (UTC)From:I never say no to cookies, but make them for everyone. all I need is extra laps of lunges.
you really ahven't lived until doing laps of lunges in full fencing gear.
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Date: 2004-02-09 08:39 pm (UTC)From:Re:
Date: 2004-02-09 08:46 pm (UTC)From:Re:
Date: 2004-02-09 09:19 pm (UTC)From:Sometimes I feel like it's the only thing I'm good at....
Date: 2004-02-09 08:44 pm (UTC)From:Re: ...
Date: 2004-02-09 08:47 pm (UTC)From:Re: ...
Date: 2004-02-09 08:49 pm (UTC)From:Re: ...
Date: 2004-02-09 08:52 pm (UTC)From:well, I saw an old HS picture once from like, the 70's and he had this 'fro thing and mutton chops, but they've been gone for at least all my life.
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Date: 2004-02-10 07:19 am (UTC)From:Re: ...
Date: 2004-02-09 08:48 pm (UTC)From:*sigh* I never expected this from my father to be honest. I've always lived with my mom after they split, but he was there, ya'know? he was still around, still interested.
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Date: 2004-02-09 08:51 pm (UTC)From:I'm awake for a while yet, and am about to slip down to the music room. If you leave the glitter and Bowie in your room, you can join me. Promise I'll be civil and everything.
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Date: 2004-02-09 08:52 pm (UTC)From:no subject
Date: 2004-02-09 09:06 pm (UTC)From:parents suckRe:
Date: 2004-02-09 09:33 pm (UTC)From:and parents can suckNot So
Date: 2004-02-09 10:28 pm (UTC)From:It not my business, and I don't pretend to know best. But if you told him that being purple is the same as his other daughters being what every colour they are, maybe you might make him face up to what you are. Let him know that he can't just buy justifications for his cruelty?
Plus, katanas are easy to get. If you want one that badly, come find me.
I am confused.
Date: 2004-02-10 07:14 am (UTC)From:This sounds perfectly normal to me. Why is everyone so upset about it?
~translated from the Castilian~
MdlR
Re: I am confused.
Date: 2004-02-10 08:43 am (UTC)From:because usually, fathers aren't so mean to their kids. There are obvious exceptions to this, but generally fathers love their kids.
Re: I am confused.
Date: 2004-02-10 12:48 pm (UTC)From:Re: I am confused.
Date: 2004-02-10 01:42 pm (UTC)From:Trust me, I know.
Fathers are authority figures - their responsibility is to groom the next generation and to make sure that the line continues. If the child is out of line, it is the father's sacred duty to correct the offending behavior in any way in which he sees fit.
Perhaps it is different for girl-children, I cannot be sure.
MdlR
PS - For what it is worth, my father never loved me - but he respected me, and I him. And I am fairly certain I was the better for it.
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Date: 2004-02-10 02:32 pm (UTC)From:Dude.
Date: 2004-02-10 04:43 pm (UTC)From: