CJ.
I have been thinking about your post for a while now.
After some thought and a few readings of the other comments within your post, I have little of value to ad but do suggest a sincere reading of all of the comments sent to you. I feel that both Texatl and Lawrence have a good perspective on subject and the need for balance concerning parents, school and transportation. I probable would say and suggest similar things but that's simply a continued beating on a tired drum.
Its a good thing that you were able to have a moment with your dad and share with him your clutch problem. In the end, I'm sure he will understand. I wish I had taken the time to have similar experiences with my father before he passed this last May.
As shared with you in another reply, I am having some of those "wish I had" regret kind of moments regarding my father. My dad never seemed to understand my desire for a P-car or why I had chosen to have a few of them instead of getting what he called a real car. We went round and round about this so many times till we were both red in the face and tired of barking. Now, after his passing, I often read a letter he left to me regarding a his feelings about our family and his life. I get all messed up when I read that he was proud of the way I was able to finish school on my own, get a degree and to keep off the streets and to not let my childhood associated lead me to drugs, jail or worse. He was glad that I was able to keep my car habits under control and to stay focused on keeping my family together and staying in contact with my son.
My encouragement... keep focus on the important things, think long term but don't forget to have enjoy life in the process.
As to the comment about you whining, consider the source, refer to Obin's recent post regarding "trolls" and let it go.
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