After living away from home almost a year from now, I have forgotten the little tricks I used to use on my parents. I'm not manipulative, I'm persuasive.
For instance, Eryn and I decided we REALLY want to go see Carrie Underwood in December but don't really want to spend money on the tickets. So while I was home a couple of days ago, I told my mom I already know what I want for my birthday present, jokingly (kind of.) I told her tickets to see Carrie Underwood would be amazing. She asked how much the ones I was looking at cost and I told her the amount. She was all for the idea. Yay! :) I found a pair of tickets for dirt cheap on craigslist (and they are legit) and I am going to see Carrie Underwood on my mom's expense.
Another trick that inadvertently works on my parents is always saying yes when they offer money. I think they "bribe" me to come home by offering to pay for gas, but I don't even care, it works. It gets me to come home and see them and I don't have to pay for the gas. Heck, I usually end out ahead because my car is a beast and has great gas mileage, which both my parents always forget.
Don't get me wrong, I would love my parents the same regardless if they pay for me to come home or not. I loved them oodles when I lived there and I entirely supported myself. I guess it's a fair deal: I pay my way 100% through college and they can pay for me to come and see them. Speaking of, I am going home on Friday. :) I already can't wait.
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