Dear You,
I spoke again with dad today. It was about the second deposit for the university and yes it was as awkward as it sounds. When I made the first payment I couldn't figure out why he wanted to split the fee. Now I know. He thought it was just a matter of time before I gave up and fled this country. It wouldn't have been the first time. Okay, I understand that I am a bit impulsive but I am no quitter! You know that, don't you? It was a bit of a shock. I think he was actually rooting for it, he'd already had his back-up plan in place (Switzerland, surprise, surprise!). I can't tell if he's mad or impressed I lasted that long in England. Anyway, who cares? He might not like what I'm doing but he is paying for it.
No, I still haven't told him that I'm staying. Can you blame me after that? I'm currently drowning in drafts, I've got some great stuff to work with, especially comments from Jack and James have been very helpful. I feel like such an idiot every time I open my mouth to comment on their stories! I know it sounds silly but they scare the crap out of me and I will explain. You know how I was when I worked in Greece. Not many people can do what I do, reversed translation/ interpretation is rare and in demand and let's be honest, I was always a bit of a show off. I bragged a lot because I was one of the best (not to mention youngest) in the field and there was never much of a competition. You have no idea how I feel now. The people here are AMAZING! They have been doing this for years, what the fuck do I know? I guess dad was right to some extent, I guess I would have probably been more comfortable in the Interpretation school.
I'll let you in on a little secrets: Translators are boring! I'm not joking, they are boring! I've met my fair share of them and I seriously doubt I would have been as happy with them as I am with the people here. I think secretly dad knows that too. He's not an idiot, he's one of the smartest people I know and we've been skyping since September. He might not know what happened to me or how it affected me but he could see that there was something missing. I'm not sure I've found what I lost that summer, two years ago but I know I'm in the right path. Who knows, maybe one day I'll tell you the truth and we'll laugh like we always did whenever I did something crazy. Or, you'll kill me because I lied to you about something that serious. I really hope it's the former.
I'm meeting the girls on Wednesday to discuss our drafts. I think I'm gonna write a letter to Santa too. I've not been nice but he was always generous, who knows, maybe he'll take pity on me. It's not like I ask for much! Mama asked me if I want her to send me anything now that Lina will come and I said thanks but no, thanks! I don't expect much; we both know I get one good wish on my birthday and that always, ALWAYS comes true and I already know what I'm gonna ask. It's just that it would have been nice to get something extra. Yes, I'm greedy, tell me something I don't know.
I'm gonna sign off now and go make something to eat. I'm doing good with the whole diet/ exercising plan. I'll write to you again soon. Here's a small wish: I wish you stopped ignoring me and maybe text me a "Happy Holidays".
You suck!
Evey
I spoke again with dad today. It was about the second deposit for the university and yes it was as awkward as it sounds. When I made the first payment I couldn't figure out why he wanted to split the fee. Now I know. He thought it was just a matter of time before I gave up and fled this country. It wouldn't have been the first time. Okay, I understand that I am a bit impulsive but I am no quitter! You know that, don't you? It was a bit of a shock. I think he was actually rooting for it, he'd already had his back-up plan in place (Switzerland, surprise, surprise!). I can't tell if he's mad or impressed I lasted that long in England. Anyway, who cares? He might not like what I'm doing but he is paying for it.
No, I still haven't told him that I'm staying. Can you blame me after that? I'm currently drowning in drafts, I've got some great stuff to work with, especially comments from Jack and James have been very helpful. I feel like such an idiot every time I open my mouth to comment on their stories! I know it sounds silly but they scare the crap out of me and I will explain. You know how I was when I worked in Greece. Not many people can do what I do, reversed translation/ interpretation is rare and in demand and let's be honest, I was always a bit of a show off. I bragged a lot because I was one of the best (not to mention youngest) in the field and there was never much of a competition. You have no idea how I feel now. The people here are AMAZING! They have been doing this for years, what the fuck do I know? I guess dad was right to some extent, I guess I would have probably been more comfortable in the Interpretation school.
I'll let you in on a little secrets: Translators are boring! I'm not joking, they are boring! I've met my fair share of them and I seriously doubt I would have been as happy with them as I am with the people here. I think secretly dad knows that too. He's not an idiot, he's one of the smartest people I know and we've been skyping since September. He might not know what happened to me or how it affected me but he could see that there was something missing. I'm not sure I've found what I lost that summer, two years ago but I know I'm in the right path. Who knows, maybe one day I'll tell you the truth and we'll laugh like we always did whenever I did something crazy. Or, you'll kill me because I lied to you about something that serious. I really hope it's the former.
I'm meeting the girls on Wednesday to discuss our drafts. I think I'm gonna write a letter to Santa too. I've not been nice but he was always generous, who knows, maybe he'll take pity on me. It's not like I ask for much! Mama asked me if I want her to send me anything now that Lina will come and I said thanks but no, thanks! I don't expect much; we both know I get one good wish on my birthday and that always, ALWAYS comes true and I already know what I'm gonna ask. It's just that it would have been nice to get something extra. Yes, I'm greedy, tell me something I don't know.
I'm gonna sign off now and go make something to eat. I'm doing good with the whole diet/ exercising plan. I'll write to you again soon. Here's a small wish: I wish you stopped ignoring me and maybe text me a "Happy Holidays".
You suck!
Evey
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