I admit that usually when I blog or write about my mom, it’s poking fun at her quirkiness or uniqueness that makes her my mom. This includes quotes from our conversations like her reminding me of the very dangerous possibility of “date rape” when I was going to one of my platonic guy friend’s house so he could help me fix my computer or exclaiming that she was “living dangerously” by not putting on sunscreen everyday on skin covered by clothing when she found out that UV rays can penetrate through clothing too. Or warning me that my gay friend might have only confessed to me (and the world) that he was gay because he’s secretly trying to get me alone to take advantage of me.
But, I think that now I have been away from home for so long, I see a different side of my mom. And I see how, she, in her own way, expresses her love for me.
continue reading »
Aug12
I just returned from a family vacation with my mom, brother, sister-in-law, and 10-month old nephew. We had planned this trip while I was in Taiwan, as a way to bring the family all together after a year of me being abroad. So, this would count as my first real interaction with my adorable nephew, Tyler. I was so excited because I love kids and if you know me, I “aww” at every small child and try my best to make them smile which may or may not include me doing crazy ridiculous silly things like “Peek-a-boo” or “Pluh-pluh-pluh” (a version of my mom’s Toisan nursery rhyme that includes something like eating chicken legs, pointing to the sky, and brushing your teeth). I mean, I guess I must confess, that I really am obsessed with little kids. They’re just so darn cute! continue reading »
Jun1
As far as I can remember, my mom has applied sunscreen to her face every day (even in the winter and even when she’s barely going outside). There are no exceptions to this rule. Trust me. And quite honestly, my mother is super protective about everything and anything that could possibly harm your health in any way, shape, or form. After I had read something online, I told her, “You know, you’re supposed to apply sunscreen underneath your clothes too.” (Apparently not all clothes are completely 100% UV protection).
Her reply was, “I know. I’m living dangerously.” This from my worrisome over-protective mother.
