Trust Issues h.s.

Chapter 11

Melanie Reed:

The week went by and I didn’t know what I was doing. I told my mother I would add a damn minor just so that she would shut up but, the thing is, I don’t want to. I don’t want to do anything else. I don’t have any other interests aside from art.

I know they are going to want me to do something in their field but that's not happening. I think if anything I would be in psychology cause maybe then I would be able to figure out why my parents are the way they are. Maybe then I would be able to figure out the things that go on in their minds. I don’t know though, I wouldn’t even do anything with that. It's not like I’m going to try and be a psychologist or anything. Really I won’t, so I personally think it would be a waste of time but I really don't have a choice here. Either way, I haven’t actually had the time to go to see my advisor about adding a minor. I’ve been busy with classes and work.

Today is my day off. I love how that all worked out. My day off from work will always be Friday. I had only one class today which was three hours long, but totally worth it. Screen printing is so much fun. I'm already in love with the class. Anyway, I have time to see my advisor today.

I had lunch with Harry right after class which was fun really, and he was a bit stranger than usual when I mentioned that I was going to see my advisor. I couldn't figure out why so I just let it slide. Anywho, he said I was going to love the date he had planned for tomorrow. I actually cannot wait. It is going to be interesting. And it should be fun, I'm sure.  

I'm not so sure he's as convinced as I am, because I always see this sort of unsure look on his face when either one of us brings it up. I guess that's what happens. I'm sure I had that same look before my first date. I just hope he doesn't expect much from me because I don't really have much to offer right now.

I'm currently just lying in bed being lazy. I've had a pretty long week and really, I just want to think about this whole minor thing. If I don't do it myself, I'm already certain my mother will come down to do it herself. And unlike all the other students at this school, I actually do have to worry about my mother coming to do such a thing. I mean, if anyone else tried, they wouldn’t succeed because there’s a policy where only the student could make such changes, but somehow, my mother always gets people to waive certain rules for her. I’m pretty sure that one would be one she could get by as well.

Once as I notice its 1:00, I got up. I got ready to see my advisor and went off to her office.

It took me a good 10 minutes to arrive at the administration building where all the advisor offices are. I decided to walk because; well I don’t really have a reason besides I felt like walking. I’m sure I’m going to regret it later when I have to walk back to my dorm. I’ll be pretty lazy then but I’ll deal with that later.

It took me a while to find the right office seeing as though the last time I was here was two years ago, and I came to see the dean or principal as others call her as well as the chairman of art. I had discussed this semester with my advisor via email because the advisement period was while I was away, so naturally I had no idea where I was going. Once I found the office, I walked right in.

“Hello, my name is Melanie Reed. I believe you are my advisor but I’m not exactly sure seeing as though I have never met you.”

“Oh yes! Melanie, it is nice to finally meet you. Come on in and take a seat. What could I help you with today?”

“Hi. Umm well, I came to ask you a question. Basically, I need to know how much my schedule would change if I were to add a minor because I was looking to add one.”

“Oh yes. I was actually about to email you about that.”

“You were?” I asked. Did my mother come to the school after all? She’s unbelievable.