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.<\/p>\n
Good thing my parents never really knew about my overnighters in Soda Hall and the like.<\/p>\n
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?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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 … Continue reading