Email from my Grandpa

My Grandpa is very smart and wise. He's also stubborn and has a jaded past that I won't go into. However, he loves me and I love him and all his eccentricities. Since high school, I have occasionally gotten letters from him in which he would express his worries about me. I know when he sends me a letter or an email, it is for good reason. And means he's very worried. This morning I got an email from him. I want to ignore it and roll my eyes, and I tried, but he just has a way of putting things so that it sticks with me. I'm going to feel dirty for the rest of the day because of this email. However, it's not unjustified. It just sucks, though. And once again, his words and message just stick with me and won't leave. And because I can't tease and not deliver, here is the email:

"Hi [Caterpillar],

The wedding was very nice and you were a most attractive bridesmaid. Actually I thought it was well organized. The reception, however, seemed to morph into a bride's family celebration.

I can understand why you felt like drinking. However, some good often comes from unhappy situations. As I am now able to point out to you how unattractive you become when drinking. In the future when you have a date with Mr. Right, have nothing more to drink after the glass or two of wine with dinner. If you are unable to stop at that point. I would suggest that you consider AA or professional help--or I believe that I will not likely have the pleasure of seeing you as a lovely happy bride.

[Caterpillar], I am on your side.

Love, Grandpa"

He has a way of putting things. That I can't ignore them. And it makes me feel terrible. The use of the word "unattractive" sticks, and I won't be able to forget it for some time. Unattractive. His letters/emails always stick with me, even though I always wish they wouldn't.