Money.

Ways to NOT save money:
Go bowling.
Go out to movies with your cousins.
Pay for your girlfriend's stuff.
Eat out a lot.
Not ask your parents for money.
Not budget yourself ($25 per week would've done it).

Ways to disappoint people:
Not call when you say you will.
Back out at the last minute.
Use that all-time favorite, "It'll be better next time."

Ways to hurt people more:
Say, "I love you," after dropping this bombshell.
Being more concerned that they're going to be pissed rather than the fact that you "wanted" to go in the first place.
Go out to a movie with your cousins even though you're going to be tight on money.

Ways to deal:
Ignore it.
Ignore them.
Ignore their phone calls.
Don't expect much more than this in the first place.
Act tough.
Have fun in spite of them.
Disregard the fact that you'll be away from home with your parents and another couple. Fifth wheel much?

What I'm doing:
Sitting.
Waiting.
Thinking.
Getting ready to do something daring, something dangerous. Something I'll quite likely regret in hindsight.


And Disney's supposed to be the happiest place on Earth?