Know where my FAVORITE place in the world is, Mommy? I'm OUTTA HERE!!! Dude OUT!

[camelotcats]

I am in such a scrooge mood.

I told my family (who, by the way are ALL in Arizona without us) that HHBG got me the camping trip in Oct. for Christmas. Their reaction was not what was expected. it went something like this:

"WHAT? Are you crazy? This is one of the stupidest things we've ever heard....you better have a back-up plan, since you KNOW you can't handle camping.....why would you even WANT to....Don't you remember the camping trip we took when you were ten?! It sucked, and you want to repeat the experience alone?? (add many embarassing stories here that I refuse to repeat)....We don't understand what motivates you at all....you just have to be different, don't you?....OOOOKAAAYY...do whatever you want, you'll have to live with the decision, just don't say we didn't warn you.....your husband is letting you go to stores without him? he better give you a pre-paid card if he wants any money left after you get back.....etc etc etc."

Really, I expected a negative reaction, but not one this bad. I know I'm the "black sheep" and the "disappointment" and all, but a "ok...have fun, we guess" would have sufficed.

Why do I even tell them things? I swear, I'm a glutton for punishment. Now I'm actually GLAD our family will be alone for the holidays.. At least they cured my bitterness for them NOT coming to see us or the kids at ALL (since we saw them at a family party at Thanksgiving) before going across the country for 6 months. Nice.

Maybe I'm adopted.

Ok, enough whining. Sorry. I'm just relly ticked and hurt right now. They only called to see if we would drive out to their place (a 90+ minute drive) and see if a package they ordered came, so we could mail it to them in AZ. I said NO. Let them ask one of the people they visited with before leaving do it. We didn't warrant a "goodbye" visit, they don't warrant a 3 hour drive for a friggin' package. yeah, I heard about what an ingrate and lousy daughter I am for that one, too.

 

[Montana Disney Fan]

If you don't mind, I'd like to take a stab at your age... : 31?

Here's why I say that. When LtP and I were in our early 30's we actually cared what other people thought. By the time we were 37 or so, it didn't matter as much.

Now that we're both 40 (LtP in 6 weeks), we don't give a Rats-A$$ what other people think. Not even a little.

We lied to both our parents about Thanksgiving so we could stay home alone and not have to put up with all the crap.

We may do the same for Christmas.

We quit telling people about our vacations since the common reaction was "Disney World.... Again!!"

We've got our OWN family thing going and the rest can be damned. Truly, we believe this.

Cheer up... you got us DIS'ers here.

Besides, the whole camping thing isn't going to be that long right? 3 nights? Anyone can do that! It will be a genuine experience for you. I was alone in Epcot 10 days ago and had a wonderful time. I had two lunches and two dinners. Couldn't have done that with the "clan" along.

Sometimes, being alone is a good thing.

 

[camelotcats]

If you don't mind, I'd like to take a stab at your age... : 31?

Here's why I say that. When LtP and I were in our early 30's we actually cared what other people thought. By the time we were 37 or so, it didn't matter as much.

Now that we're both 40 (LtP in 6 weeks), we don't give a Rats-A$$ what other people think. Not even a little.

We lied to both our parents about Thanksgiving so we could stay home alone and not have to put up with all the crap.

We may do the same for Christmas.

We quit telling people about our vacations since the common reaction was "Disney World.... Again!!"

We've got our OWN family thing going and the rest can be damned. Truly, we believe this.

Cheer up... you got us DIS'ers here.

Besides, the whole camping thing isn't going to be that long right? 3 nights? Anyone can do that! It will be a genuine experience for you. I was alone in Epcot 10 days ago and had a wonderful time. I had two lunches and two dinners. Couldn't have done that with the "clan" along.

Sometimes, being alone is a good thing.

I'm actually 30. I won't be 31 until March.

HHBG (who is 34) tells me this ALL THE TIME. I don't really care what other people think, EXCEPT for my parents for some reason. Probably because I have never managed to do a single thing they have been supportive or in favor of. HHBG laughs about it. He's actually psyched we get to do Christmas "our way" instead of theirs.

I'm still so psyched about the camping thing. I am hyped up. HHBG was telling me, if I like it as much as he thinks I will, he might let me make it a yearly thing, where I get a weekend a year to camp at WDW!

I think he just likes the idea of my being more amenable to going off-roading and camping, like he wants to.

THANK YOU for the post. It helped me feel a lot better. I just get s o pissed off with them, and I get a "what's wrong with ME" thing going through my head, because they're real "mother hens" and great, supportive parents to the rest of my sibs....I just seem to only exist to exasperate them....when I exist to them at all.

OK...happy thoughts.....WDW.....Jordan's binder.....Fry Daddy.....Lego people....cheeeeesse......

 

[Montana Disney Fan]

OK...happy thoughts.....WDW.....Jordan's binder.....Fry Daddy.....Lego people....cheeeeesse......

There ya go! Think positive thoughts! The only people you should worry about what they're thinking is your hubby and kids. Screw the rest!

 

[jordanyosh]

I am in such a scrooge mood.

I told my family (who, by the way are ALL in Arizona without us) that HHBG got me the camping trip in Oct. for Christmas. Their reaction was not what was expected. it went something like this:

"WHAT? Are you crazy? This is one of the stupidest things we've ever heard....you better have a back-up plan, since you KNOW you can't handle camping.....why would you even WANT to....Don't you remember the camping trip we took when you were ten?! It sucked, and you want to repeat the experience alone?? (add many embarassing stories here that I refuse to repeat)....We don't understand what motivates you at all....you just have to be different, don't you?....OOOOKAAAYY...do whatever you want, you'll have to live with the decision, just don't say we didn't warn you.....your husband is letting you go to stores without him? he better give you a pre-paid card if he wants any money left after you get back.....etc etc etc."

Really, I expected a negative reaction, but not one this bad. I know I'm the "black sheep" and the "disappointment" and all, but a "ok...have fun, we guess" would have sufficed.

Why do I even tell them things? I swear, I'm a glutton for punishment. Now I'm actually GLAD our family will be alone for the holidays.. At least they cured my bitterness for them NOT coming to see us or the kids at ALL (since we saw them at a family party at Thanksgiving) before going across the country for 6 months. Nice.

Maybe I'm adopted.

Ok, enough whining. Sorry. I'm just relly ticked and hurt right now. They only called to see if we would drive out to their place (a 90+ minute drive) and see if a package they ordered came, so we could mail it to them in AZ. I said NO. Let them ask one of the people they visited with before leaving do it. We didn't warrant a "goodbye" visit, they don't warrant a 3 hour drive for a friggin' package. yeah, I heard about what an ingrate and lousy daughter I am for that one, too.

Bah. Humbug to your family.

You are unique and that's the way God made you. You have your special gifts and attributes that only you have. That is soooooo cool to know.

As far as caring what your parents say...of course you do...However, what matters most is your immediate family. While it would be nice to to have a closer relationship w/ your extended family, your kids and husband are now your main concern.

Don't let your parents' indifference and own suffering affect your bright and funny personality.

Okay...I gotta stop now. This Oprah moment has been sponsored by Kleenex.

 

[Montana Disney Fan]

Bah. Humbug to your family.

You are unique and that's the way God made you. You have your special gifts and attributes that only you have. That is soooooo cool to know.

As far as caring what your parents say...of course you do...However, what matters most is your immediate family. While it would be nice to to have a closer relationship w/ your extended family, your kids and husband are now your main concern.

Don't let your parents' indifference and own suffering affect your bright and funny personality.

Okay...I gotta stop now. This Oprah moment has been sponsored by Kleenex.

JY, you always say H is "good". I'm here to tell you that JY=Gud!

Those are good words, man. Kudos.

Now, come on down and join us in October... You know you can do it... I promise, Im not nearly as bad as you might think. Buzz=Gud also!

 

[jordanyosh]

JY, you always say H is "good". I'm here to tell you that JY=Gud!

Those are good words, man. Kudos.

Now, come on down and join us in October... You know you can do it... I promise, Im not nearly as bad as you might think. Buzz=Gud also!

I start seminary in the fall...so it'll be hard to get away.

By the way, I'm avoiding applying to the seminary that makes you sign a contract that says you won't drink. Not going there. Nope. I'd like to be able to take my flask to my Old Testament Class.... Move quickly or the lightning will strike you too.......

Thanks for the kind words H......to my brutha from anutha mutha.

 

[Montana Disney Fan]

I start seminary in the fall...so it'll be hard to get away.

I actually thought of seminary at one point in my young adult life but changed my mind at the final hour to attended Budweiser's Mixology Academy. Things went downhill from there and I ended up in the US Army as a Chaplin's assistant of all things! My job was to keep the crazy ******* alive, but I knew that was futile. I finally ended up in a Special Weapons section for artillery then got out and went to Business College.

Awww... the memories....

 

[camelotcats]

Bah. Humbug to your family.

You are unique and that's the way God made you. You have your special gifts and attributes that only you have. That is soooooo cool to know.

As far as caring what your parents say...of course you do...However, what matters most is your immediate family. While it would be nice to to have a closer relationship w/ your extended family, your kids and husband are now your main concern.

Don't let your parents' indifference and own suffering affect your bright and funny personality.

Okay...I gotta stop now. This Oprah moment has been sponsored by Kleenex.

(((JORDAN)))

Thank you so so much. You are such a caring and kind person. Then you kick it up a notch with an awesome joke.

I wish you could make the meet in October.

 

[camelotcats]

I actually thought of seminary at one point in my young adult life but changed my mind at the final hour to attended Budweiser's Mixology Academy. Things went downhill from there and I ended up in the US Army as a Chaplin's assistant of all things! My job was to keep the crazy ******* alive, but I knew that was futile. I finally ended up in a Special Weapons section for artillery then got out and went to Business College.

Awww... the memories....

Buzz at Seminary....that's a hard one to wrap my mind around....

 

[irene_dsc]

I am in such a scrooge mood.

I told my family (who, by the way are ALL in Arizona without us) that HHBG got me the camping trip in Oct. for Christmas. Their reaction was not what was expected. it went something like this:

"WHAT? Are you crazy? This is one of the stupidest things we've ever heard....you better have a back-up plan, since you KNOW you can't handle camping.....why would you even WANT to....Don't you remember the camping trip we took when you were ten?! It sucked, and you want to repeat the experience alone?? (add many embarassing stories here that I refuse to repeat)....We don't understand what motivates you at all....you just have to be different, don't you?....OOOOKAAAYY...do whatever you want, you'll have to live with the decision, just don't say we didn't warn you.....your husband is letting you go to stores without him? he better give you a pre-paid card if he wants any money left after you get back.....etc etc etc."

Really, I expected a negative reaction, but not one this bad. I know I'm the "black sheep" and the "disappointment" and all, but a "ok...have fun, we guess" would have sufficed.

Why do I even tell them things? I swear, I'm a glutton for punishment. Now I'm actually GLAD our family will be alone for the holidays.. At least they cured my bitterness for them NOT coming to see us or the kids at ALL (since we saw them at a family party at Thanksgiving) before going across the country for 6 months. Nice.

Maybe I'm adopted.

Ok, enough whining. Sorry. I'm just relly ticked and hurt right now. They only called to see if we would drive out to their place (a 90+ minute drive) and see if a package they ordered came, so we could mail it to them in AZ. I said NO. Let them ask one of the people they visited with before leaving do it. We didn't warrant a "goodbye" visit, they don't warrant a 3 hour drive for a friggin' package. yeah, I heard about what an ingrate and lousy daughter I am for that one, too.

Aww - you can definitely camp by yourself. It's not like you are doing hardcore backwoods camping - you'll be sleeping in a tent, but that's about it. I camped by myself one summer in grad school, while on a travelling fellowship in assorted places mainly in the middle of nowhere. I met a lot of interesting people and had a blast - and it was certainly the cheapest way to travel! There is definitely a lot of freedom in traveling by yourself - this is making me jealous!

 

[jordanyosh]

I actually thought of seminary at one point in my young adult life but changed my mind at the final hour to attended Budweiser's Mixology Academy. Things went downhill from there and I ended up in the US Army as a Chaplin's assistant of all things! My job was to keep the crazy ******* alive, but I knew that was futile. I finally ended up in a Special Weapons section for artillery then got out and went to Business College.

Awww... the memories....

Wow....H at seminary. I think people say the same thing when they hear that I'm going.....What can I say, I was completely wild for 20 or so years and still am for the most part...Can you have church at a bar.....? Actually one the new churches in our conference meets at a pub...

(((JORDAN)))

Thank you so so much. You are such a caring and kind person. Then you kick it up a notch with an awesome joke.

I wish you could make the meet in October.

Yeah, try to balance being nice w/ being sarcastic.

 

[camelotcats]

YOu have to see this! it's hysterical!

Awesome Christmas song

Back to our regularly scheduled programming.....

 

[Montana Disney Fan]

That's awesome. That would be so hard to do! Thanks Angela and happy holidays to you and yours.

 

[jordanyosh]

Happy Holidays Angela.

 

[camelotcats]

That's awesome. That would be so hard to do! Thanks Angela and happy holidays to you and yours.

Happy Holidays Angela.

Thanks you guys.

Nothing happening here until Tuesday (unless you count the D&D session we're hosting tonight ).

I hope you both have wonderful holidays.

Buzz- I hope you like the stuff Linnie got you on her shopping spree.

Jordan - Enjoy your holiday and don't get into too much trouble. I hope binder gives you something nice.

 

[Montana Disney Fan]

Buzz- I hope you like the stuff Linnie got you on her shopping spree.

It was all for her.

 

[camelotcats]

It was all for her.

Somehow I doubt that. I bet it's all just hidden until "santa" comes.

 

[Montana Disney Fan]

Somehow I doubt that. I bet it's all just hidden until "santa" comes.

I hope so!

 

[camelotcats]

I hope so!

We'll just have to see whether or not my psychic powers are working on this PTR, too.