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Courfeyrac Doesn't Need Your Stinking Participle (the_centre) wrote in valarnet,
@ 2013-03-27 17:13:00

Current mood:	intimidated
Entry tags:	arya stark, courfeyrac, feuilly, gaz membrane, jehan prouvaire, john blake, marius pontmercy, sister jude martin, thorin oakenshield, zevran arainai

Parental Updates!
Today, I had a letter, cosigned by their lawyer, informing me that I have been formally disowned, with the agreement that tuition for the next semester (and following) "will be covered, provided that you manage to pass the semester, and contingent upon your remaining free from academic probation status".

My family name and fortune may be retained if I "return to Massachusetts to complete (your) course of study at an approved university, agreeing to a position within the firm upon (your) graduation" and "cease the antics learned in California and grow up".

There's even a form for me to fill out and sign and date to indicate my decision, along with a place for a witness to sign it for me.

I shouldn't be surprised. I really shouldn't be surprised and it's exactly what I wanted but I can't help hating them a lot right now. It's not the money. It's the way they decided to do it that...

I guess I shouldn't have expected more, but I'll survive. I took two pairs of shoes, my boots (yeah I was a little teary there. I'm man enough to say it) and some clothes in to sell today and I've emerged okay for all the major expenses, dropped off some resumes, and I've been taking a look at my expenses this afternoon. It's kind of shocking and depressing and disgusting really:

Current Monthy Expenses minus groceries, bills and rent:

Hair Products: $200.00

Other Health Stuff and Cosmetics: $100.00

LAX:

-Yearly Membership is paid through December
-Group Lesson $90.00
-Footwork $80.00
-Privates $35.00 as needed. Averaging one a month

Food and Coffee: About $150.00

Netflix: $8.00

Clothes/Shoes/Etc: ...Yeah I'm not even gonna copy out the figure here. It's pretty shaming...

So, clearly, I've got some big decisions to make, even once I've GOT a job, considering this is what I'm doing AFTER rent. Dropping lessons isn't an option I'm remotely entertaining and if that means I'm getting shampoo at the dollar store, cutting back on the coffee, stopping with the clothes, and making some changes, I'm willing to do it.

There are a lot more important things to consider, sure, but for now, it's a start?

I am so very, very, overwhelmed...

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	nothorsefaced 2013-03-27 10:29 pm UTC (link)
	The fact that your parents would give you an ultimatum like that is just wrong. I do things that my parents, my mother especially, don't agree with, but they'd never disown me or make me change. Although, I still don't think my mother has come to terms with the fact that me and dresses will never been a thing. I wish I could do something to help, Courf. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	the_centre 2013-03-27 10:37 pm UTC (link)
	Well, to be fair, I'm the one that told THEM to fuck off, and it was probably something I needed to do for a really long time. This is more a...formal declaration, I guess. Hey, you help by being here for all the drama and supporting me so that's a thing. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	nothorsefaced 2013-03-27 10:45 pm UTC (link)
	Either way, it sucks big time. I suppose you're right. I'm pretty good at being supportive, so in a way you're lucky to have me. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Courfeyrac drinkwithfwee 2013-03-27 10:33 pm UTC (link)
	Your parents are assholes. Sorry, but it's true. Dare I say it, I'm almost impressed with you, though. Let me know if you need help. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	Feuilly the_centre 2013-03-27 10:42 pm UTC (link)
	Hey, you don't need to be sorry for the truth. I'd have said the exact same thing BEFORE all this went down, so there's that. That's...Wow. I'm kind of shocked and awed and honored right now. I know, I know, don't push it, right? Thanks. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	comingback 2013-03-27 11:09 pm UTC (link)
	Holy shit. What did you do? Just the California thing? Seriously? (Reply to this) (Thread)

	comingback 2013-03-27 11:53 pm UTC (link)
	... that still happens? Shit. You're better off out of it. Go cozy up to Stark. He's always hiring people. And I can check into interns at the Force if you're interested. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)