Stating your case…
Sep29
on 09/29/2015
at 12:01 am
Chapter: Longing and Other Inconveniences
Location: Cypress City, the apartment
No matter how good the argument is, and how well you state your case, if the means aren’t there to finance the whole thing, it’s kind of a disappointing conversation. Except… it does prove someone right in the end.
Perhaps she could crowdfund it…
Ha… well, I don’t know if that is a noble cause… asking someone to put money towards your wanting a scooter so you don’t have to take the bus. But who knows? I’m sure more cash has been given for less noble causes.
Indeed. Potato salad, for one.
That said, if Randie pitched her campaign from the aspect of the Vespid also being able to get her around to various locations for the travel blog… *strokes chin thoughtfully*
I feel for them. Our 24-year old son got married this past May and they were forced to do everything on the cheap so as not to have a huge wedding debt. My wife and I did everything on the cheap 33 years ago, but even our wedding had some frills and fancies. What truly matters is the commitment of the bride and groom. And if you’re Christian, like we are, the importance of the Lord in marriage.
But a few fancy memories and photos from your wedding would be nice.
Randie’s doing well, understanding Ryan’s trying to do what’s best for them. I think Robert’s right: Randie should show how much she wants it by doing something to earn it. Easier said than done, but that’s the definition of “earn”. (Unless you’re a lawyer, I suppose.)
I think starting off a marriage under a mountain of debt is insane. You’re already starting off on the wrong foot! I can assure you, R & R didn’t have a big wedding… it was well thought out and used resources creatively… Enid and Spill helped work the flowers… a friend of Kai took care of the photos… it was a potluck reception … but none the less… stuff ain’t free… and the suits had to get rented…
… as far as Randie is concerned… she is doing her best to be in a partnership… and you all will see how things play out.
You can also rent wedding dresses these days, I heard. Knowing what they cost, that’s a pretty good idea.
*sigh* Between student loans and wedding costs, it seems the average young couple these days start out with debt as their first dependent – with about 20 years needed to lower your debt while raising your kid(s).
Very nicely done. The atmosphere is not a happy one (muted colors, dark corners, oppressively close panel borders). The only ‘ray of light’ is when Randie throws her happy idea out there (notice that the panel border is gone and the paint strokes, Randie’s visual motiff, reappears).
Brig knows her stuff!
Thank you, Dada… mood is an important thing (as you know) and color is a good way to express that. And I could have gone a couple different ways here… happy to start… then more somber as the mood changes… but I went with a bit more somber to start… after all, asking for stuff when you really know it’s not feasible isn’t all that cheery.
Disappointment is hard to swallow, but it’s best washed down with a cup of good reasons at least, and Ryan does seem excellently suited for the easy letdown.
It’s always hard to drag a debt once the thing that debt is for is in the past. On the upside, nothing ever feels so good as when you drag a debt far enough that it finally wears away to nothing!
We live close to the airport and it rules!
Ms. Randie has grown since her “spend the rent money on a new art bag” days. When you’re a kite, it helps to have a string.
Aw… sniff sniff….