Apology Letter to Parents

I've been meaning to do this for a while, and Thanksgiving seems like as good a time as any. So here it goes:


Dear Mom and Dad,

I want to formally apologize for my behavior during the years 1999 through... well, 2011, with a particular focus on 99-07. I'm sorry for all the time you asked me, "How was school?" and I said, "fine." I'm sorry for all the times I whined about chores. I wasted so much time complaining when I could have just done the chore and done something else. I'm sorry for every time I thought Mom sat around doing nothing all day (the girls have accused me of this and it's definitely not the case)! I'm sorry for every time I cried or threw a fit over something trivial. I'm sorry for every time I was more interested in what was on T.V. than what you had to say. I'm sorry I ever took either of you for granted. You are the most patient, loving parents anyone could ask for!

Love,
Rebecca

P.S. Grandparents, this is for you too ;)

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I know I'm not technically a parent, but some days I feel like one! I laugh when I look back and think of all the times I thought it was so hard to be a kid, and so easy to be an adult. Sure it sucks being told what to do, but it's harder NOT knowing, going on instinct, hoping you're doing the right thing. I'm getting better at trusting my instincts. I've grown up more in the past few months than I have in the past few years. I'm not so scared of what's to come anymore.

Speaking of which, I've made my decision. I'm becoming an AmeriCorps member, but leaving Organization X in August. That way, if I get into grad school, I can go straight into it. I was thinking about staying on until December because I was scared--will I get a job afterwards? Will I be able to pay my bills? But I can't stay in a job out of fear. I have to move on, and when August comes around, I know I'll be ready.


--Rebecca