I'm not sure if I'm really asking here or just venting, but here is the deal.
My friend Erin is getting married soon, and her bachelorette party is supposed to be on the 30th of June in Chicago. I'm the maid of honor, but I'm not planning it, her Chicago friends are. I told her upfront that I do not have a lot of money. For instance, I have $45 in my checking account today.
I was always taught that when you are INVITED to a party, it is rude for a host to ask you money. When you are co-planning the party and all agree beforehand that is ok.
So today I get an email from these people saying that it is $58 to pay for my part of a hotel (already booked) and $10 for a shirt (already ordered). In addition, they will be looking for a gift for Erin, so I'll be expected to chip in for that too.
I just feel like I want to cry because I so do not have the money for this, and I had no idea that I would need it. I just don't have this money and I cant just not go. :-(
2006-06-13
15:25:20
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dani_kin
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