Traditionalism, Protectionalism - whichever, whatever...

I really hate it when my mother criticizes what I wear. This is definitely part of the reason why I cannot live with her under her rules anymore. I am no child - DO NOT treat me like one. There is nothing I hate more than being patronized. Today, for instance, as soon as she got home I got looks about the low cut top I was wearing in preparation to go out. I have a few things to say about this one. As I mentioned, I'm not 12 anymore, I'm 21. It might not be a big difference to her but it's a difference she missed. If she holds any influence in my life now, it's because I let her - no less. Two, most people would compliment me instead of cutting eyes at me in indication. Believe it or not, it's a pretty top. When someone else is wearing it, it's pretty. When I am, it's not... You can't have it both ways. That's childish and even I haven't been accused of that yet. Three, I like it, I'm wearing it. If you don't like it, you can stuff it. For once in my life, I wish she would understand all of the above. Idiocy.

Yep, I'm feeling better. My god-brother and I are going into town in a bit. I can't decide whether we're going to Boat Key or Muhammad Sultan. Wherever it is, I'm following the alcohol. Seems like the place to be after spending 2 mins in my mother's company. Sometimes, I wonder why I bother to come home. The harrassment can get harsh...

Always,
L x