Seen and unforseen

Early January: In a discussion over the kitchen table with Dad and Marty, I revealed that I had flunked an English class. That is pretty flammable material. My revelation was deliberate, if not... planned, and I'm very pleased to say that I wasn't afraid of their reactions at all.

Dad actually surprised me. As I'd predicted, he couldn't help but get in a little dig by the end of the night, but I think he sees me as more human since coming into such knowledge. I think his mild distaste was combined with a new warmth.

I guess there are other ways I could have shown him I'm human, such as dismantling my torso and handing him my organs, but I see elements there that might distract from the main point.