Silence foolish mortals!
My parents are often quite cruel in ways that I can not even begin to understand.
Lately they've been much better, I suppose.
I'm still rather ticked at the fact that mum totally ignored the calendar system that she set up.
There's a big calendar in the kitchen and everyone is supposed to write their events on it.
Most kids my age (16) make their own plans and don't have to ask their parents.
At least, that's what they do down here.
It wouldn't be so bad if I could drive, or ride with guys, or girls for that matter.
It's quite annoying being slightly stranded here.
Lately, they've been completely ignoring my plans, which, to me, are kind of important.
I mean, I'd much rather complete all my homework so that I can maintain my 'A' average than visit someone in the middle of nowhere...
I'd also much rather practice for my performance than clean up after my little brother's friend.
Even more, I'd rather go to the party that was on the calendar for a month and then some than take my grandma grocery shopping for THREE hours.
I guess that makes me kind of selfish, but I need tobe sometimes.
That's a big step up from letting everyone walk all over me for so long.
I could've graduated this year, but mother was too worried about my age.
I mean, I'm glad I can get a year's worth of free classes next year at the tech college for free.
It's just annoying that it's my life and it wasn't even my decision.
Then, there's the fact that I want to go to college in Florida for marine biology because it would be AMAZING.
There are so many opportunities in the field down there.
But, mother believes I will get shot or that I can't take care of myself.
That really upsets me.
When my little sister was sick, for those three years, I took care of myself and my little brother.
I wasn't even ten yet and I had to cook and clean and take care of myself.
But, of course I can't take care of myself in Florida.
I mean, I did fine when they sent me away to Australia, DC, France, England, etc.
But, I can't take care of myself in America, the country I've been living in for fifteen years.
Ummm okay.
No, mum wants me to go to school downtown.
I mean, I did have an internship there and I do know all the people there in the area I want to go into, but it's not the same.
I want to opportunity to work in the field, not out of a book.
They're fifth in the state, which is pretty good, but still.
I don't understand why I can't make decisions for myself.
It's my life, my eduication, and my money.
Father said he's not paying for anything unless it's towards the medical field.
So I'm pretty much screwed whatever I choose, right?
Ugh parents are so confusing and annoying.
No offense to any parents out there.
The almighty She has spoken.
My mother is being very supportive of my writing. I'm so happy!!! 
