I did my first overnighter for a non-school thing. And with this, I get my parents\’ (namely my mom\’s) unnecessary concern. I get calls from my mom throughout the day admonishing me for delaying my flight and how I didn\’t go home. One of the first things she is concerned about…is that I don\’t have a toothbrush. Then how I don\’t have contact lens solution. And how I haven\’t showered for more than 24 hours. And have no change of clothes.
Good thing my parents never really knew about my overnighters in Soda Hall and the like.
My dad just wants to make sure I am happy but my mom is also pragmatic. Maybe I am not as family-oriented as I should be, but I resented the fact that I had to cancel dinner with my friend to have dinner with my grandparents, et al. My aunt (who I learned the existence of 8 years ago) had spontaneously showed up in the Bay Area. I always feel foolish when I go these dinners, because I sit at the table struggling with a language barrier. Even moreso, my aunt has difficulty with hearing so despite her understanding English, I have to shout to be heard. Yet, it\’s all in the presence that makes a family. The act of ordering expensive shark fin\’s soup just because someone special is in town. And the surprise order of the 1 liter apple cider for $1. Is that what makes a family?
no
family is family… you say you hate it now.. but will miss it if they\’re ever gone….
true, CHWONG. I tend to oversee things when my choices in life are suddenly switched by other people. The problem is when something great is wrenched from me (which happens quite often), I do swallow hard and deal with it. It\’s the act not the person that bothers me.
would u cancel ur dinner with ur friend if an unexpected surprise visit from me occured! :D And I\’m family tooooooooooooooooooooooooo! tada! hi lady.