I have a question, but read my situation first.?

Question

I used to live in Sacramento and had a great life. Now I live in a town that's a like ghost town, next to Yosemite. My mother's a manager at a hotel in this small town (ten streets). She lives in the manager's unit, which is one kitchen, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom with spa tub, and office. I wanted my own space so I got my own room in the hotel. My mom makes me work for my rent 6 hours every day. So I work my *** off, just to keep my own room. Every once in a while she likes to go to a Casino with her friends down in the city of Coarsegold. I blackmail her for money everytime, for working over time (Usually $200, she wins a lot at the casino) Well today she wanted to go and I decided to make a agreement. Before I tell you my agreement I would like to say I never get to leave this boring town so that's why I made this agreement.

This agreement is between Rachel Bains and Sonny Mann. Rachel has decided to go to the Chuckchansi Gold Casino. She will leave Sonny in charge, until Jessica arrives. She has agreed to pay $30 and will let Sonny go wherever he wants, whenever he wants, for an entire day (may be more than one day if he spends night somewhere) no questions may be asked, unless Sonny says its ok. Rachel must provide transportation same day, it does not matter if she is too busy to drive somewhere, she will help find and pay for a taxi, bus, or whatever that will transport Sonny to his destination. She will also pay money for food, payphones (to call her to get picked up), and $20, so Sonny can go somewhere or do something like movies, bowling, etc I have signed it and so has she.
Now my question is, Where should I go and what should I do? I live in California, and I was thinking about going back to my home town. Where do you think I should go?

Oh and I can't just leave, i'm not 18 yet.

Answer 1

You don't mention your age, but I think that bowling, a movie, or any age appropriate outing ought to be a fair exchange. Even if it's just to a hiking park - you're in a beautiful part of the country, so begin to explore some of the area around you - you might find that you truly enjoy the peace and solitude of being outdoors and once school starts hold your head up high, but don't be cocky, make friends and take them up on the offers of what they do - you may just find that, no it's not home, but what it is just as great and full of opportunities to learn new things.
I had to move into an area at the age of 15 that was totally foreign to me - much like you went from an area with lots of choices to a town of less than 700 - their were 36 people in my graduating class - in the 10th grade I was academically ahead of the seniors - I was bored - but I had never lived in such a beautiful mountain place before and I learned survival skills, mountain tactics, and river floating and fishing - things as a very girly girl I never thought I'd see myself doing. So, now I feel I have a much broader education and am more well-rounded in my skills. As a result of survival learning skills, I acutally chose to become an American Red Cross instructor.

So, even though it's hard now and you're sick of it - keep remembering that it only feels like a long time right now, but it does pass!

I know this hasn't helped you much, because I'm not a teen, like you, but I think that as long as you and your Mom keep good communications, you'll manange and get by and you'll look back someday and realize, just how much you value her and that ultimately there was a lot of good in learning two different lifestyles.

Answer 2

Have you tried to sit down and talk with your mom instead of blackmailing her and having to make deals with her?. I believe she is fair making you work for your room, that is a good life lesson, But it truly sounds like the two of you are missing out on each other and have no communication. As far as where you should go, pick a day that mom has off and do something together maybe you two can start talking. Good Luck

Answer 3

Wow, are you an evil dude. I've never seen someone feeling so sorry for themselves that they'd blackmail their own mother into an agreement that means nothing but trouble. Stop pouring the guilt on your mother, remember, what goes around comes around and if you continue to punish your mother for working and teaching you to be responsible, you are going to end up on the receiving end of a similar relationship someday. Remember too, that only boring people get bored. If you truly wanted not to be bored, you wouldn't be. You simply don't want to have to work at it.

Answer 4

If you're working 6 hours a day, every day, just for the rent, you're paying too much in rent. You could get a better job somewhere else, where you work the same amount or less and have enough money to have your own place.

Answer 5

San Diego.

Answer 6

go home - maybe you can reconnect with some trusted friends and you guys could make a plan to move into a place of your own - it may seem like it is too expensive but you can do it ; it sounds like you need to get out on your own

Answer 7

u could always cut the apron ties and go wherever u want and not support you moms gambling habit. Move on get a job and start your own life
FREEDOM!!

Answer 8

I think you should take your mom out to a movie and McDonald's to show her how much you love and appreciate everything she's doing for you.

Answer 9

That's kind of cold... Go back, don't make your life a cold and dark life.

Answer 10

why cant you get a real job and stop blackmailing mom to support you and your habits,....kinda lame actually