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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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the_centre
2013-03-28 03:42 am UTC (link)

I...would really appreciate that. I've had a lot of people offer to help and things for jobs and all, but really, this is showing me I really need to change my habits or this is going to happen again someday in the future. So yeah, budgeting is probably a REALLY good idea. That I don't know how to do at all. As evidenced by this.

See this is when I'm reminded how much more awesome you are than Dream Marius.

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	hislonelysoul 2013-03-28 03:45 am UTC (link)
	I think you said Dream Me just crashed at your place like a bum. I try to be more proactive. I'm seeing a few places we can trim your budget. Like hair/cosmetics? I promise, off-brand hair products won't kill you. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	the_centre 2013-03-28 03:48 am UTC (link)
	Hey, I invited Dream You to come crash at my place. You are DEFINITELY much more proactive. Yeah, that was my big one that I really need to...I cannot believe how much I was spending on shampoo when I noticed it. It's kind of disgusting even if I still HAD the cash. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	hislonelysoul 2013-03-28 03:50 am UTC (link)
	I'll take you shopping some day, and we can find something that's reasonably priced for your hair type. Maybe Jehan can help, since he has curly hair too? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	the_centre 2013-03-28 04:13 am UTC (link)
	Good suggestion. I'll ask him. (Reply to this) (Parent)

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