Before moving to Sydney I was super duper stressed cool about moving. No worries at all. And so because everything was so cool I only had like 33 to 76 one MAYBE four conversations with my parents about the logistics.
During about half of the 33 to 76 only one of these conversations we discussed clothing and how I would only be allowed to take 100 lbs with me. After debating my options, I decided to take a vow of fashion poverty and wear the same 100 lbs of clothes for the next year. My dad laughed.
WHAT? Yeah I know – my FATHER – told me (with my mom nodding in the background) that he and my mom thought I would FAIL at my noble goal of education over fashion. I think he even said, “Who are you kidding?” Ahh … they’re so supportive! Isn’t that nice?
OUCH!
This sucked for 2 reasons. First, I felt bad because it was like my parents were telling me that my vanity is insatiable. That’s kind of a no-no in the la-la-land of my solid family values upbringing. So … talk about inner struggle!!!
And second, they didn’t believe a word I said. My parents – MY OWN PARENTS – weren’t taking me seriously, “No dad listen… no for real… no I’m not going to buy clothes there. I’m going to be a STUDENT. I’m not even going to CARE what I look like. Ok … ok… well I WILL care what I look like … yes … I know … but … no… yeah but … ok but … umm … ok seriously FOR REAL I’m NOT going to want to shop down there!!!!“
It was like it went in one ear and out the other. I was like – and seriously I mean it when I say – I was like totally bugged. WHATEVER! What do they know?
Apparently they know a lot. My dad was right. I don’t want to wear the clothes I brought. The fashion is different down here. I didn’t need to go on a massive USA shopping spree before I came. I should have brought only skinny jeans – and why did I only bring 3 scarves?
I should have listened. Yes I can go buy a few new things – but how am I going to get them home when my luggage is already maxed out?
I think my parents can see into the future.
For reals.
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Holy cow Daisy, anyone who knows you can see into your future, they just aren’t brave enough to tell it to your face ;)
Does it help to know that I would be in the same boat? I would so not be able to HAPPILY live without shopping… Of course we would be alive, but would it be as satisfying to just live or to be us and enjoy it for all of our flaws. I’m a slave to fashion. Hugs!
TRL – in all seriousness – I think you may be right.
Does that mean I have a superhuman power to give other people super human powers? Not EVERYONE can make other people psychic just by association. YES!!! Another mouthful superhuman power.
I talked to my mom on the phone today. She said that this post made her laugh so hard she cried … was that supposed to make me feel better? Because it DIDN’T.