<<<< [my/the] powers of manipulation

So apparently, in the words of Laura, I’m ‘manipulative’. actually I knew that before.

I’d use my powers of manipulation to get guys to buy drinks for me. back in my early 20’s when I used to go on dates. and when my ex and I got together I asked him if he’s ok w/ buying me drinks. cause, you know, I actually cared about him. still do. [we’re not exactly on good terms. although we were back in Feb. when we broke up. but more on that later].

yeah but here’s the thing. I’ve been told I’m innocent [but obviously not that innocent if I got caught], sweet and very charming. so Tues. night last week I told Monte [again, the lady I’d been staying w/] that I was at a friend’s for the night. because I knew she’d believe me. and it was only for 1 night far as she knows. so it’s not that bad.

and then Wed. I told her I was at a friend’s. well, ok, I was going to be w/ a friend later that night [my friend Mark and I went to karaoke that night. he left early. I didn’t] and she told me to tell him. which prior to that day I had. I’d arranged it w/ him.

I know she’s sweet and she cares and she won’t say anything about that. other than be surprised I was ‘staying w/ him 2 nights in a row’. she didn’t have any authority over me. actually neither does my dad. that’s more my mom’s thing. and if I know someone is the kindof person who’s like that then of course I’m going to manipulate them. regardless of whether or not I should’ve, which, again. obviously.

so she might’ve caught on but she didn’t say much about it. unlike Laura, who. as put.