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16 May 2009 @ 06:47 pm
Why I Chose My Own Parental Figure  
Ok, so this is quite a long story but I'll try to keep it short.

On Mother's Day my father came into O'Charleys and had breakfast. His total was $6.88 and when he left the tip it looked like he left 10 dollars. This is normal from parents. I've never seen anyone's parents come in and leave less than 10 dollars. So fast forward until yesterday when I have a voicemail from my father that says that O'Charleys over charged him $6.88 and that he was going to go up there and talk to someone about it.

I called him back and was like what are you talking about. Your check was %6.88 and you left me 10 dollars. And he told me that he did not leave me 10 dollars--he was rounding up to 10 dollars. Meaning my own father only wanted to leave me $3.12. I told him if it was that important to him I would give him $6.88.

So today I'm at work and I get a text saying "I am leaving Monday morning. When will I get the $?" (He's going to Tunica and is going to stay in a casino.) I texted him back incredulously. I asked him if 7 dollars was really that important to him and told him that I'd be at work all day. He responded with "Yes it is important. You saw the receipt before you sent it. Why would I give a ten dollar tip for a seven dollar meal? I am also upset about the 80 dollars."

To explain the 80 dollars I have to back up again. When I wrecked my car I called him for help. We needed someone to tow the car and when he called the tow place I tried to give him my debit card. He refused it and said he would pay for it because I'm his daughter. Later on Melissa's mom said that we may be able to claim the tow fee and get it back. He said that he didn't need it, he was just trying to help.

Fast-forward back to now and he's asking for it. his tow fee was not claimed because he said he didn't need it. We had to tow the car a second time and mom claimed that instead. Anyway, there only would have been 50 dollars returned since that is the max tow fee return.

Right now this just looks like he's being a tight ass. Here's the real clencher though. He gives my sister money. He just paid 150 dollars out of pocket so that she could get her depo shot. That shot is not necessary and according to her she had offered not to get it until we have insurance again. He paid for it so that she'd stop bitching about cramps. This is not the only time he's given her money. He gave her 300 dollars for her first car, mom gave her 300 dollars to help with her bills and just recently he gave her 2,600 to pay off her credit cards! I'm in debt too! I'm in college! I have to buy books and all that fun shit and he doesn't help me one bit! He hasn't bought me a thing since I got my own job when I was 17.

I'm done. He talks about me to my sister behind my back, asking her things like "Do you think she took my 7 dollars on purpose?" and "Do you think she's going to leave me with her college loan bills?" (which are in his name and I totally could.) I'm sick of his bullshit. He makes me feel like I'm not important to him. Ever since I was little, Amber has been the favorite. She gets better grades, she's prettier and she can get anything she wants. I'm left with whatever is lying around when they're done. I'm not talking to him anymore. he can take his money and choke on it--I'm out.

EDIT: When I came home I sat down next to Melissa's mom and said this.
Me: Mama, looks like you're the only parent I have left.
Mom: I thought I already was.
;) She loves me at least.
 
 
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Adam[info]neonscorpio on May 16th, 2009 11:10 pm (UTC)
While I'm having a hard time believing Amber gets better grades than YOU, that's really not an honest representation on whether or not someone is smart. Fucking Matt was in the top 5 GPA'S our senior year, but there are some nights I wonder if he should be institutionalized.

And don't you ever say Amber is prettier than you. I'm serious, I'll slap you.

Recession or not, your dad is pretty much a tightwad, and any decent parent would be more than happy to let something as inconsequential as this just slide. When I get some more money, I'm totally going out to eat there and giving you an awesome tip. Love you <3
Magick[info]honorarymaraudr on May 16th, 2009 11:14 pm (UTC)
Thanks dear. She does get really good grades but I did really well this semester! It doesn't amount to much I guess.

Come on in and see me. I get lonely up there sometimes. Loves as well.
The loud, know-it-all from God knows where[info]unique_lily on May 17th, 2009 10:29 pm (UTC)
First of all, I don't know your sister very well, so that makes me biased. Two, I don;t; know anything about her schooling, But I bet you do better in grades than she does anyway because your awesome like that. Besides the fact that grades only show that they've passed stupid tests.
Three, I've seen her before, and you are definately way prettier than she is damnit, trust me on that one.

4, i haven't a clue why your dad is being an ass, but screw him, you are more wonderful than anything. And just to be a bitch, you SHOULD leave him those loans, and do what you need to do otherwise.

I've always thought that you were better than her from what i've heard.

Love you dearie