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TINSEL CAT!!
Went to Savers today to look for clothes. Nothing. Oh well there was vintage black dress but I ended up putting it back coz it was so sheer, I’d have to wear a slip under it all the time and like I’m going to be bothered ever doing that!? But it was fun watching my mum squirm as we walked through the store. Mum hates second hand ‘stuff’. I obviously get my love for scrounging around other peoples trash from my old man. I’m surprised mum didn’t take her antibacterial handwash with her! Also, add the fact that we were in Dandenong into the equation and I wouldn’t have been shocked if she’d busted out the Bio-Hazard suit!
I was just saying to Mum today how awesome it has been to come back here. I honestly thought that we’d all clash and it would just be really stressful living here, but it’s just been like an absolute holiday. I can’t remember the last time I felt this good and happy and healthy and stress free! I’m so lucky to be in the position I am. A lot of people couldn’t come back and live with their folks after ten years away, but the folks have just been so awesome. Yah, even Dad, go figure. I can’t believe how much things have changed between Dad and I in the last 12 months. This time last year, we weren’t even speaking. Not constantly feuding with him has made me so much happier. My family are everything to me, and so the idea of there being ever looming tension between us really made me sad, so for it to have changed and for us to be mates again has been a really big deal. Don’t get me wrong, he’s still a douchebag at times, but he’s a douchebag I no longer dislike. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve always loved him, but he’s the kind of guy that’s easy to dislike. A bit like me, I guess. He’s hardheaded and opinionated and loud… guess that’s where I get it from. We both put people off side very quickly.
My mum, on the other hand, is one of those people that everyone likes… but don’t fuckin cross her lest ye want the shunnin of a lifetime. It might seem daggy, but the best thing about being here, is getting to spend time with her. I’ve lived out of home for so long that we didn’t often get to just ‘hang out’. It was always coz we had to go somewhere, or do something, but not a lot of casual relaxed one on one time like we have now. There’s nothing like getting to know your parents as an adult. My mum is funny as fuck and never fails to make me laugh. I love her strength of character and her tenacity. More than that, she always has my back. Always. And yeah, you think as a mother, that’s what mothers do… but I’ll tell you what, not all mothers are like her. I’ve seen it for myself. I hope one day, my daughter thinks as much of me, as I do of my mum.
Anyway, I’m off to watch some Foxtel and eat an icey pole. Too hot!!! Boo!

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