IJWTS Thread (48)

crishmael said:

Houston does have a stank. Burning oil, cars, swamp, years of awful football all mixed into a funky miasma.

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OHHHH THAT TEARS IT..... LEMME AT'EM *throwing gloves on the ground.*

IJWTS- Ha, I didn't know I had some pictures in my camera.

ijwtRANT-
I am a very loving, patient, respecting, understading, and kind person. With that said: I HATE MY FATHER!!!!
Since I was born I was always compared to my older sister, and she being 6 years older than me had it easy. Since the beginning it was always "Why do you do so badly in school? Your sister had the same teacher and she got all A's. In fact she took harder classes and got all A's all her life. Why cant you do the same? Why can't you be as popular as her? You have 4 friends, your sister got home coming queen, and everyone knows her. Your sister is a star athlete, third best in the state in what she does, and you have been bowling for over 15 years and dont even have your name on the board yet. Your sister had a job at 16 and you got yours at 19 whats wrong with you? Your sister has depression but she got over it, why cant you? Why dont you get a girlfriend, re you gay? Your sister never dated but thats because she doesn't want to. Oh no, your sister is in trouble, but its ok she's perfect its not her fault. You got a text while driving? You criminal, your sister would never do that. You wanna join the army? Thats where killers go, your sister gets killers arrested because she has a well paying career that she's worked hard for, fast-food serving son."
Thats the crap I take from my day every day of the week. I am done with it.
My dad, who was raised christian, non-denom, is the laziest alchoholic i know yet he lectures me about being a slacker. He also is upset that I want to be a LUTHERAN Pastor, instead of non-denominational. He hates denominations and to this day I still have not gotten a straight answer as to why. And for some twisted god-forsaken reason, dad thinks I am gay. So the other night he had the AUDACITY to introduce me to his coworker, as his "gay, lutheran child".
Since then I have not spoken to him outside of the one dinner i have had with the family, and that was tonight when again I mentioned seminary and dad told me, and I quote "Give it up, you're too lazy for seminary and will never have the necessary money."
It was then that I realized dad has pinned our finacial problems on me, the family problems on me, his personal problems on me and Im pretty sure he'd pin the national problems on me too if given the opportunity.
He said a while ago we'd never be able to go on another nice vacation because "Mike is never leaving college because he doesnt assert himself" That semester was the highest I had ever put my grades at, and I was in the top seat in two of five classes, and I overcame one of my biggest fears. Lack of assertion, yeah sure.
The family problems he blames on me because my new schedule require me to be at school 10AM-10PM monday throught thursday, work whenever I can, usually nights friday through sunday, and church and bowling league sunday so that leaves me a grand total of about 6 hours a week I get to spend with the family. It is due to this inconsistancy he says, that mom is getting impatient and he is getting worn out and the two fight often. that's a lie, its the alcohol you ignorant excuse.
He says he drinks because I'm not as close to him as he would like...well you guys already can see why I refuse to be close to him.
And I am not gay and I don't know where he came up with such slander, I am desperate to get a girlfriend but I keep getting friendzoned.
I just...hate my father with a burning firey passion of a thousand hellish nightmares.

Omceer said:

ijwtRANT-
I am a very loving, patient, respecting, understading, and kind person. With that said: I F***ING HATE MY FATHER!!!!
Since I was born I was always compared to my older sister, and she being 6 years older than me had it easy. Since the beginning it was always "Why do you do so badly in school? Your sister had the same teacher and she got all A's. In fact she took harder classes and got all A's all her life. Why cant you do the same? Why can't you be as popular as her? You have 4 friends, your sister got home coming queen, and everyone knows her. Your sister is a star athlete, third best in the state in what she does, and you have been bowling for over 15 years and dont even have your name on the board yet. Your sister had a job at 16 and you got yours at 19 whats wrong with you? Your sister has depression but she got over it, why cant you? Why dont you get a girlfriend, re you gay? Your sister never dated but thats because she doesn't want to. Oh no, your sister is in trouble, but its ok she's perfect its not her fault. You got a text while driving? You criminal, your sister would never do that. You wanna join the army? Thats where killers go, your sister gets killers arrested because she has a well paying career that she's worked hard for, fast-food serving son."
Thats the crap I take from my day every day of the week. I am done with it.
My dad, who was raised christian, non-denom, is the laziest alchoholic i know yet he lectures me about being a slacker. He also is upset that I want to be a LUTHERAN Pastor, instead of non-denominational. He hates denominations and to this day I still have not gotten a straight answer as to why. And for some twisted god-forsaken reason, dad thinks I am gay. So the other night he had the AUDACITY to introduce me to his coworker, as his "gay, lutheran child".
Since then I have not spoken to him outside of the one dinner i have had with the family, and that was tonight when again I mentioned seminary and dad told me, and I quote "Give it up, you're too lazy for seminary and will never have the necessary money."
It was then that I realized dad has pinned our finacial problems on me, the family problems on me, his personal problems on me and Im pretty sure he'd pin the national problems on me too if given the opportunity.
He said a while ago we'd never be able to go on another nice vacation because "Mike is never leaving college because he doesnt assert himself" That semester was the highest I had ever put my grades at, and I was in the top seat in two of five classes, and I overcame one of my biggest fears. Lack of assertion, my ass.
The family problems he blames on me because my new schedule require me to be at school 10AM-10PM monday throught thursday, work whenever I can, usually nights friday through sunday, and church and bowling league sunday so that leaves me a grand total of about 6 hours a week I get to spend with the family. It is due to this inconsistancy he says, that mom is getting impatient and he is getting worn out and the two fight often. Bulls**t, its the alcohol you ignorant excuse.
He says he drinks because I'm not as close to him as he would like...well you guys already can see why I refuse to be close to him.
And I am not gay and I don't know where he came up with such BS, I am desperate to get a girlfriend but I keep getting friendzoned.
I just...hate my father with a burning firey passion of a thousand hellish nightmares.

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19 Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry.20 Human angert does not produce the righteousnesst God desires.

21 So get rid of all the filth and evil in your lives, and humbly accept the word God has planted in your hearts, for it has the power to save your souls.
22 But don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves.23 For if you listen to the word and don’t obey, it is like glancing at your face in a mirror.24 You see yourself, walk away, and forget what you look like.

25 But if you look carefully into the perfect law that sets you free, and if you do what it says and don’t forget what you heard, then God will bless you for doing it.
26 If you claim to be religious but don’t control your tongue, you are fooling yourself, and your religion is worthless.

27 Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress and refusing to let the world corrupt you.

I am sorry you're having a rough time with your father. I don't have much of a relationship with my father, but if you are a Christian man, then you need to seek your Heavenly Father and give him praise and prayers for help. I don't need to hear a retort saying "Oh I pray every day", no you need to get lost in His love and understanding.

I will say a prayer for you Omceer. I will pray for the guidance that you seek.

Omceer said:

ijwtRANT-
I am a very loving, patient, respecting, understading, and kind person. With that said: I F***ING HATE MY FATHER!!!!
Since I was born I was always compared to my older sister, and she being 6 years older than me had it easy. Since the beginning it was always "Why do you do so badly in school? Your sister had the same teacher and she got all A's. In fact she took harder classes and got all A's all her life. Why cant you do the same? Why can't you be as popular as her? You have 4 friends, your sister got home coming queen, and everyone knows her. Your sister is a star athlete, third best in the state in what she does, and you have been bowling for over 15 years and dont even have your name on the board yet. Your sister had a job at 16 and you got yours at 19 whats wrong with you? Your sister has depression but she got over it, why cant you? Why dont you get a girlfriend, re you gay? Your sister never dated but thats because she doesn't want to. Oh no, your sister is in trouble, but its ok she's perfect its not her fault. You got a text while driving? You criminal, your sister would never do that. You wanna join the army? Thats where killers go, your sister gets killers arrested because she has a well paying career that she's worked hard for, fast-food serving son."
Thats the crap I take from my day every day of the week. I am done with it.
My dad, who was raised christian, non-denom, is the laziest alchoholic i know yet he lectures me about being a slacker. He also is upset that I want to be a LUTHERAN Pastor, instead of non-denominational. He hates denominations and to this day I still have not gotten a straight answer as to why. And for some twisted god-forsaken reason, dad thinks I am gay. So the other night he had the AUDACITY to introduce me to his coworker, as his "gay, lutheran child".
Since then I have not spoken to him outside of the one dinner i have had with the family, and that was tonight when again I mentioned seminary and dad told me, and I quote "Give it up, you're too lazy for seminary and will never have the necessary money."
It was then that I realized dad has pinned our finacial problems on me, the family problems on me, his personal problems on me and Im pretty sure he'd pin the national problems on me too if given the opportunity.
He said a while ago we'd never be able to go on another nice vacation because "Mike is never leaving college because he doesnt assert himself" That semester was the highest I had ever put my grades at, and I was in the top seat in two of five classes, and I overcame one of my biggest fears. Lack of assertion, my ass.
The family problems he blames on me because my new schedule require me to be at school 10AM-10PM monday throught thursday, work whenever I can, usually nights friday through sunday, and church and bowling league sunday so that leaves me a grand total of about 6 hours a week I get to spend with the family. It is due to this inconsistancy he says, that mom is getting impatient and he is getting worn out and the two fight often. Bulls**t, its the alcohol you ignorant excuse.
He says he drinks because I'm not as close to him as he would like...well you guys already can see why I refuse to be close to him.
And I am not gay and I don't know where he came up with such BS, I am desperate to get a girlfriend but I keep getting friendzoned.
I just...hate my father with a burning firey passion of a thousand hellish nightmares.

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I'm so sorry things are so bad between you and your father. I will keep you both in prayers.

IJWTS- I had a great date tonight. Got reacquainted with an old flame...that has been smoldering for a little while, and tonight decided to ask her out, she said yes and we had a good time over dinner, then we took a walk around the park, then she wanted to see a movie, so we saw This Means War (which was surprisingly good...I saw Act of Valor last week), and then we had dessert (shared a ice cream sunday). Overall great night.

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IJWTS - Coffee = gooood. lol

Sleep is better actually I don't mind Hazelnut coffee every 5-6 months or so...

Okay, lol, almost time for church even though I'm the only person in here now...

Grace and peace be upon you all

IJWTS- I just slept almost 11 hours. I must've been more tired than I thought.

it's a lovely rainy sunday

IJWTS- I've had my coffee now and i feel great

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SingingAtDawn said:

IJWTS~I just...can't win for losing can I?

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Aw I'll be praying for you

What a gorgeous day!!!! It's 65, sunny and so beautiful! Had a lovely church service, then came home and played with the kids outside most of the day. They are so cute! I love them soooo much!

...so...much...rain...

TX_CO_Matt said:

...so...much...rain...

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.... you....aren't.... kidding...10 days in a row it's supposed to rain.

IJWTS- that I don't understand some people. He was just joking with him. If he had a problem with it, let him deal with it with us. Not you standing in the way, blocking him from us so we can't talk to him about it. I haven't been able to talk to him in like 5 years (off and on but not as much as I used to) because he's been with YOU. Urghhhhh!