I think for some people, it's difficult to develop the self-esteem to find true financial independence appealing. There is the tendancy to think, "hey, my parents are there if I really get into trouble and can bail me out" that is sort of comforting when you're setting out on your own.
I had to fight the feelings of resentment that came from knowing my parents were too overtaxed helping my sister with the husband and three kids, not to mention my brother, financially to ever be able to offer the same support to me if I was ever in a bind. But it made me sort things out for myself early on.
With my friend M, she honestly felt that it was an acceptable trade off ceding some of her independence for that sense of financial security. Until it became too intrusive and controlling.
Gravity waves may have caused our near hurricane-velocity winds last weekend here in Southern Minnesota and Iowa...
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I worry that I'm never gonna know what financial independence is like beyond the "ooh, saved some Christmas money," level. This is not a pretty thought, especially as the parent with the money...doesn't play well with others.
It's quiet in here tonight.
I know! It's like everyone is watching Gilmore Girls from the hall with me.
I'm watching Gilmore Girls! And trying to make my sinus headache go away.
I'm watching Gilmore Girls too!
Watching last night's Colbert. Feet up. Wine glass sadly empty.
I could be doing stuff, but getting another glass of wine before House starts is the height of my ambition.
I did try and fix the compression fitting on the back of the fridge, but it still leaks. This means I can't do dishes because I have the cold water turned off. (yay)
There is a big not-tropical storm off the whole SE coast. Huge waves and big winds, but no rain for us. Must go to the beach tomorrow and take a walk between school runs.
I'm watching an old episode of Without a Trace....
