Other people say "family first" often but I've literally been spending 24/7 with my sister and mom (unless she's at work) so...

Other people hash tag #familyfirst but cuss out their parents so...

Other people call their friends their families but neglect, yell at, disrespect their own parents/family members so...

... to each one's own!

Today marks the 10th day straight that I've been with Jan, yay! Thank goodness for no long distance. Thanks that he moved 'down the street' for me. No arguments or fights-- let's keep it up. We still hang out at the kitchen counter, or on the bench outside, or wherever and talk. I noticed our everydays are comprised of us thanking each other, ( Read more... )

I was quietly eating dinner at the table. Mom wasn't home, then came home, and was in the kitchen finding food. She didn't ask grandparents how they were today. "...not in the mood," she said. The TV channel had on movie trailers and Vietnamese commentary. Grandpa noticed grandma fell asleep. "Are you sleeping?!" He gave us the remote and said it ( Read more... )

Aw, Viendi started a group chat with the Nguyen cousins. Following in my footsteps about keeping in touch ( Read more... )

Ong Thanh in backyard with Bac Huy smoking cigarettes and smiling.

Viendi asking me if i want to date one of her hockey guys.

Ba ngoai requesting us to go get her custard; taking her out with Hang

Very family oriented dreams!

Saturday ( Read more... )

I sort of bait my mom into certain responses so i can make them seem really funny.

I asked, "do you think they'll call me back? Nasa?"
Mom: i hope so, so i can have something to brag about...Because i have nothing to brag about right now.
Me:.... WHAT

And laughter emsued. And then i say, "all you ever do is laugh at me."

But as long as she's ( Read more... )

My mom suggested that I sit outside, instead of in my room, because my grandparents don't see anyone all day and so it's nice. So, Sunday even when I was totally out of it (my blood pressure was LITerally 85/60---hypotension status forreal), I sat outside, I ate, I did whatever.  A typical day for me is emerging from my room, saying hi to my ( Read more... )

Ba Ngoai asked if I'm 17. She also said she's 100 years old. Haha. Crazy that the youngest in our fam is now 17! She also said i must workout for hours everyday. Hours! She also said she doesn't have time to test her blood pressure when her day is comprised of eating, listening to Buddhism stuff, sleeping, and repeat. She's funny. We tested her BP ( Read more... )

I just remembered one night my grandpa and mother were having a conversation. I often sit and listen to family conversations. I think they like it because people like being heard, and I don't ask many questions, and I refill their teas. I'm way too subservient when it comes to family. During this particular night, I remember my grandfather more or ( Read more... )