Sorry just venting!

[Davin]

It isn't just grammar that isn't written anymore. Look at math. Calculators are now a 'required' supply for grade 3 kids. I learned math with a pencil and paper.

What's going to happen when there's a big catastrophe and we don't have electronics anymore? There's going to be a lot of clueless people out there...

We have grown to dependant on technology. I also learned math with a pencil and paper.

If we ever had a big catastrophic event take place that wipes out everything, and we have to go back to medival times of living. (which I would actually love hehe) People wouldn't have a freaking clue on what to do.

I was at one of the fast food joints and ordered my food. She put it all in the computer and gave me my total. Was something like around $5.30 so I handed her a $20. She accidently hit a button on the cash register that made the change go away. She just stood there looking at me. Hold the $20 in her hand and had no idea how much change I needed. She actually called her manager over to her and said the register isn't telling her the correct amount of change. I about died when they looked at her and said "and you went to highschool?"

I would be very very scared if anything really did happen.

~Davin~

[Sercee]

I about died when they looked at her and said "and you went to highschool?"

They actually said that? Oh I would have cried laughing! Then I would have felt bad... kind of.

It's a good thing there are people like the ones on this board that actually study nature and crafts and stuff. If such an event ever happens we'll be the saviours for a lot of people, I think. If only because some of us can ID some plants.

[Davin]

[/quote]They actually said that? Oh I would have cried laughing! Then I would have felt bad... kind of.[/quote]

Yeah they actually said that to her. That is something I will never forget. I didn't want to laugh at that because I didn't want to hurt her feelings.

[flinch]

I can assure you, he's happy with you. What parent wouldn't be proud?

Thanks... that made me feel really good and really sad at the same time. I'm happy because I think I'm making him proud and sad cause I miss him. No one has ever really told me my dad would be proud of me. My mom always told me he hated me, but that was becuase she was jealous of how much time I spent with him. I was always my daddy's little girl up until the day he died.


And to clarify since you all have the topic of literacy on here as well, I try I'm not the words greatest speller or person to use punctuation, but I try. However, I don't use a calulator very often, most of mine is hand written math work.

Flinch

[Sercee]

It's ok Flinch, I only posted the literacy thing here because the topic was about venting and I had just read a post that made me want to poke my brain with a Qtip.

I'm glad you have good thoughts and memories about your Dad despite what your Mom has said. It's sad that she felt that way, but that doesn't change your relationship with him. I'm guessing your Mom said those things because of a divorce? That's common, and usually just means she's afraid of losing you as well.

Just keep on being strong like you are, and remember that it will get easier soon!

[flinch]

I wish it was that easy; that my parents were divorced, but no... they were married in 1980 and stayed married all the way up until his death in October 2002. If he was still here so many things would be different... I was always his little girl and spoiled pure rotten by him LOL.

Flinch

[Sercee]

I love my Dad for that too. He loves to help me and make sure I get what I need and treat me. Around when I moved out on my own he offered something (I don't remember what) and I turned it down saying I wanted to do everything on my own and not rely on anyone. I could tell it bothered him, but I didn't know why until a couple years later when I needed help and asked for it. He was ecstatic that he was again 'allowed' to help out his 'little girl' (I'm the first born, too)! So now when he wants to buy me an outfit or take me out for lunch I let him because he's genuinely happy when he gets to do things like that!

[flinch]

See, with my dad it was always hunting and fishing and anything that was country or guy related.... But I was still spoiled rotton, he'd always bring me home candy after he got off of work even though he couldn't eat it. (he was diabetic) and anything that I wanted he would always get it for me.

[Sercee]

When I was a kid it was baseball. When I grew up it was anything as long as we could hang out.

He wanted a boy, but a boy I'm not, so he taught me sports when I was young. He was a scary teacher, very intense, but an effective one!

What does your mom do for you?

[flinch]

LOL that sounds like my dad to him I was just as good as a boy. Looking back now, my mom never did or said anything to me or him about spending time together. After he died she did a complete 180 and seemed to hate me. It was like she had been holding it all in for years and the way she treats me is unbelievable. My little sister is spoiled by her but I'm not. I don't know I guess it use to bother me but not anymore.... I've just come to accept it it may not be what I want from her but it's what I get.

[Sercee]

*big hug*

Have the two of you ever tried to talk it out?

[Davin]

I know what it is like to lose a parent. My dad passed away in 2000 due to throat cancer. It was really hard on my mom and me. But after 6 years and moving to a new state, I moved to Florida and she followed me hehe. Things have worked out quiet well.

We can never prove it but we believe his cancer was developed from when he was in Vietnam. The government use to spray agent orange all over the country side to kill the veggitation, which gave the vietnamese cover to attack the military bases. My dad received VFW news letters every month and they posted the obits in them from all the soldiers that passed on. Alot of the guys in there were in their mid 50's and all from vietnam. Alot of the wifes and such formed together to sue the government for it but yall know how that goes.

[flinch]

My dad passed away in 2000 due to throat cancer.

Wow, so did mine, but he didn't know he had it until two days before he died then, the doctors told him he'd be fine and it was treatable. They lied... His was from smoking.


Yeah, I have tried to talk to her about it, she doesn't listen or she acts like she is and what ever I say she tries to use it against me. I tell her I love her and she tells me that I don't know how to love anyone or anything.