Okay, well we have NO extra money right now at all. New baby and new house...we're strapped.
Anyways, I am going to my friend's thirteenth birthday tomorrow at Six Flags and my mom won't give me any money at all for her birthday present. She flat out said no, no, I'm not giving you and money. Then she said not to ask again.
I am going to be so embarassed! One of my friends is getting her a Coach bracelet and I am sure my other friends are getting her good things. I will be the only one without a present for her...
I know some of you people will come up here and be like "If she was really your friend, she wouldn't care!" Well, I am not here for people to tell me that. I KNOW THAT. It's me! I'm the one that cares. I will be so freaking embarassed.
D: I know you guys will come up with sweet ideas with stuff I can make at home, but that won't do. Not for me. ;-; I have no ideas! What can I do?
I AM STUCK!!!
2007-03-15 07:37:16 · 17 answers · asked by Brittani 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
Well hmmm why don't you babysit tonight. That should get you like twenty bucks or something. Or clean somebodys yard. Or some odd jobs to get you money. Then with that money go to like a dollar store and get LOTS and LOTS of lipgloss, candy and stuff like that.
But yeah. THats all i can think of :P
2007-03-15 07:42:29 · answer #1 · answered by cutie.pie_xo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honey, if material things are that important to you then I suggest that you don't go to Six Flags. This will save you the embarassment and humiliation that you feel that you will endure. So just do not attend and make up some excuse. You need to learn that not having money to keep your friends is sad, very sad. So just stay away and sit home where you belong wallowing in your self-pity. You don't want to hear what any of us who have the wisdom to tell you, has to say anyway. So sit you winey self-centered little behind in your room by yourself where you belong. Your Mother is doing the best she can and if you cannot see that, then it is your problem not anyone elses!!! Shame on you!!!!
2007-03-15 14:44:30 · answer #2 · answered by Cindy Roo 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The thing to do is not to go.
I would show your true feelings in a well prepared card. Later when you and your friend are alone, tell your friend the truth.
You are getting a lesson in live. Many people your age can't even understand your dilemma.
I'm sure this is not the answer you wanted.
Is it more important to go and be the object of disdain or to forgo the pleasure and the embarrassment.
2007-03-15 14:48:13 · answer #3 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Explain the situation to her. She WILL understand. You being there to help her celebrate her birthday will mean more to her that anything you get her. Promise her a girls day out in a week or so, just the two of you. Sentiments like that are worth more than monitary things.
2007-03-15 14:43:56 · answer #4 · answered by CROSS-EYED PENGUIN 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have you asked any other friends or family for money ,that might be a good idea,or you could make some thing like a friend ship bracelet.i have done that before,not makeing a bracelet but making somthing for a friends b-day,& 1 more thing,its the thought that counts,don't count you presants,count you're thoughts
2007-03-15 14:49:15 · answer #5 · answered by shorty/spike31 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My best advice is to get/make her a card and in it put down something nice, with a coupon for a girls night out or something along those lines, something personal, cheep, and in the future when you will have the money.
2007-03-15 14:42:04 · answer #6 · answered by Durrendel 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If she was really your friend, she wouldn't care!
Re gift something for her. Make it from your heart. Or sneak your way into goodwill or a thriftshop and buy her something cute. Things from the heart are worth more that expensive things.
2007-03-15 14:42:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
how about get another job. I am a full time mother working ina doctors office part time take my baby to work with me starting my own business and doing guinee pig testing for extra money as well as selling on ebay. Sorry you do not have my sympathy when you say don't tell me and I am not going to. sorry
2007-03-15 14:43:03 · answer #8 · answered by Shelly t 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ask your mother once again with real nice attitude saying how would you feel if you go without gift. And believe me if you cannot arrange a gift please do not go to the party because i can understand how embarrasing would it be. Good luck.
2007-03-15 15:00:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
find out what she really hates to do---i mean, she really hates to do, but she has to-----when you find out--offer to do it for her for a week--thats right a week---and present the offer via a card---some one did that for me once and i never forgot it, oh ya, i got some gifts, but none were as thoughtful and meaningful as that---by the way my friend walked the dog for me every day at 5 for the whole week---MID-WINTER----GOOD LUCK!!!!! THIS WILL WORK
2007-03-15 14:45:11 · answer #10 · answered by Billie R 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋