So if you have been following my blog you know that I just became acquainted with my half sister Kathy and her family. She asked me the last time I saw her if I would be attending my father's upcoming birthday party. I told her that I didn't know about the party. She seemed a little surprised and began to try to explain or rather make excuses for Mr. Joe.
I told her I'd think about it and let her know. Well, I've thought about it and the fact of the matter is I really am not interested in attending. My father and I have a "functional" and sometimes strained relationship. There's a long back story that I'll save for another time but let's just say that we do not spend holidays together and there has NEVER been a time he's wished me a happy birthday.
Anyway, I thought about attending for my sister's sake. She'll have an opportunity to meet more of Mr. Joe's friends and family. But then I came to myself and decided that I will not be attending because I WAS NOT INVITED. I mean, seriously, he didn't tell me about it.
Now I realize it may sound petty, spoiled, selfish or whatever; but had Kathy not mention it to me I highly doubt I'd find out and I would have missed it anyway! So my question to you is should I attend, even though I was not invited and more important I'd really rather not do the fake, devoted daughter dog and pony show?
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11 years ago
4 comments:
I know I opinion does not mean much since I am a total and complete stranger but just someone passing by who enjoys your blogs but I say attend. He's your Dad. You don't want to ever look back and say I was a cad of a daughter because he was a bastard of a father.
I thought your dad didn't celebrate birthdays? Is this something he's doing for his new grandkids?
When it comes to whether or not you should go, I guess all I can say is my dad drove me crazy, but I still miss him and wish he was here. Also, men are stupid. I'm willing to bet he hasn't done it intentionally. He just hasn't thought about it. Not that that excuses it, it is just the reality of men. Even Dads.
With all that being said, If he asks you to, I think you should go.
Girl Joe has been THE PREMIRE CHICAGO PARTY PROMOTER for years! He probably just considered it another party and didn't think to invite you.
Crash the party.
Nicole...I think that you should take your fabulous self and go to the party. I know that you don't want to go on principle but like Tippi said he was just planning a party and was not trying to exclude you. I know that you two have a different relationship but just go ahead and go and I am sure that you will have a great time with your new found fam.
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