This is my first post so allow me to introduce myself. I go by G or Nottingham. I'm 23 and I'm currently living in New Orleans, Louisiana with my father. I work a 9-5 and submit applications for new work all the time, but I don't see any way out of this.
I've been living here in New Orleans for about 9 months and I originally moved here from Cali to retrieve a car from my father. Upon arrival, my father acted as if he had no idea what I came for. Typical. My father is an alcoholic and has always been a liar, but the moment he offered me a car I was struggling in California. I had no car and took public transport everywhere and this strongly affected where and what jobs I could take on in LA. Besides that I was going out trying to get film roles and going to stand-up open mics. Life was hard, but I was happy to be chasing my dream.
Fast forward to right now. I've been living with my father, who has money, but promised 6 months ago to give me cash so that I could go back to LA and get a car. Yesterday night we had an argument about what my plans are for the future, he keeps trying to convince me to go to the army, even though he knows I plan to go back home to LA. I feel like this is the only reason he offered me a car and told me to come back to New Orleans. He wanted to trap me here knowing I was broke, then take advantage of my desperation to make me give up on my dream career.
Anyways last night I finally got him to crack, it took an hour of logically arguing through all his bullshit and false memories. At one point he tripped up and admitted to remembering offering me his car, then he tripped up again telling me he already sold the car by the time I left California. So at the end of the night he offers me 6000 dollars and a trip back home, but I don't know how to approach him right now.
I desperately want to get back to my old life. I want to go back home, go back to the gym, buy new clothes ( all I wear down here is cargo pants and band tees, I left all my clothes back home ) and finally get some pussy. But I've been in New Orleans for months. My apt is gone, my old job is occupied and even back then I was without a clue as to how to dress, where to work or really how to make it in Los Angeles.
TL;DR I've got a few problems. I've got very little cash saved. My degenerate of a father says he's got 6000 for me, but he's lied to and about me so many times as it is and I don't know how to approach him so that I can leave this city money in hand. And when I finally get back to Los Angeles what the hell am I gonna do? I'll be coming in hot and cutting it real close.
Some added info about me just in case these matter:
I'm African American.
I'm visibly overweight in my current gear.
Speaking of style, I currently have none. I mean all I can get away with are my Khaki Chinos and 2 pairs of dress shoes brown and black.
I stand at 6'0. So most girls don't find me too intimidating, I feel like 6'0 is perfect for a black guy.
I'm very articulate and to the point. I've been called a charmer and my smiles and body language are above average in my opinion.
I've got 6100 dollars in grant money that I have access to.
Also I've got a big resume.
That's about it. If you need to know more about me just ask. Make sure to read the thread if there are responses, I've seen a few misunderstandings take place just because someone's answer was already answered somewhere else in the thread. And please if you feel like you can't give advice tell someone else on the forum to check this out, I don't care how harsh they may be, all advice would be so important.
I'm grateful for anything, Thanks guys.
I've been living here in New Orleans for about 9 months and I originally moved here from Cali to retrieve a car from my father. Upon arrival, my father acted as if he had no idea what I came for. Typical. My father is an alcoholic and has always been a liar, but the moment he offered me a car I was struggling in California. I had no car and took public transport everywhere and this strongly affected where and what jobs I could take on in LA. Besides that I was going out trying to get film roles and going to stand-up open mics. Life was hard, but I was happy to be chasing my dream.
Fast forward to right now. I've been living with my father, who has money, but promised 6 months ago to give me cash so that I could go back to LA and get a car. Yesterday night we had an argument about what my plans are for the future, he keeps trying to convince me to go to the army, even though he knows I plan to go back home to LA. I feel like this is the only reason he offered me a car and told me to come back to New Orleans. He wanted to trap me here knowing I was broke, then take advantage of my desperation to make me give up on my dream career.
Anyways last night I finally got him to crack, it took an hour of logically arguing through all his bullshit and false memories. At one point he tripped up and admitted to remembering offering me his car, then he tripped up again telling me he already sold the car by the time I left California. So at the end of the night he offers me 6000 dollars and a trip back home, but I don't know how to approach him right now.
I desperately want to get back to my old life. I want to go back home, go back to the gym, buy new clothes ( all I wear down here is cargo pants and band tees, I left all my clothes back home ) and finally get some pussy. But I've been in New Orleans for months. My apt is gone, my old job is occupied and even back then I was without a clue as to how to dress, where to work or really how to make it in Los Angeles.
TL;DR I've got a few problems. I've got very little cash saved. My degenerate of a father says he's got 6000 for me, but he's lied to and about me so many times as it is and I don't know how to approach him so that I can leave this city money in hand. And when I finally get back to Los Angeles what the hell am I gonna do? I'll be coming in hot and cutting it real close.
Some added info about me just in case these matter:
I'm African American.
I'm visibly overweight in my current gear.
Speaking of style, I currently have none. I mean all I can get away with are my Khaki Chinos and 2 pairs of dress shoes brown and black.
I stand at 6'0. So most girls don't find me too intimidating, I feel like 6'0 is perfect for a black guy.
I'm very articulate and to the point. I've been called a charmer and my smiles and body language are above average in my opinion.
I've got 6100 dollars in grant money that I have access to.
Also I've got a big resume.
That's about it. If you need to know more about me just ask. Make sure to read the thread if there are responses, I've seen a few misunderstandings take place just because someone's answer was already answered somewhere else in the thread. And please if you feel like you can't give advice tell someone else on the forum to check this out, I don't care how harsh they may be, all advice would be so important.
I'm grateful for anything, Thanks guys.