Earlier this morning, Chuck's dad [Jim] left a rather lengthy comment in the cali:guestbook. But he was cut off mid-thought due to the max-character limit. But I am assuming that since he put 80% percent of it out there for the world to see... he won't mind my linking the completed letter on the blog.

I only feel the need to post it in its completed form because it is one of the recent non-supportive comments / conversations I've had in the past few days about us leaving. Coincidentally enough: both non-supporters have been conservatives. But, both have used the: "all three of you are going to get a big education. Like it or not..." approach.

And it makes me wonder; what effect is that fact suppose to have on me? Am I suppose to be scared of this "education"? Should I try my damnedest to avoid these 'life-lessons'? Actually: I can't wait to "learn".

It has been argued that my leaving "sets me back, as opposed to moving forward". And I wondered how chasing my dreams is a step in the wrong direction.