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[fr00ty_pebbles]

So it's summer now, and all of my old senior friends have graduated and prepared for the next stage in their life. It's going to be strange not seeing them next year. I guess it's just hitting me now because I just went to a grad. "party" and said my goodbyes to one of them

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[miluda]

I know how you feel. My parents were immigrants from Taiwan and during my younger days I was struggling to learn English as well as maintain my Mandarin. Unfortunately, somewhere along the way, after being made fun of for being Asian, I decided being "American" was the way to go, and I stopped speaking Chinese completely... now, my Mandarin is pretty half-assed, even though I can still understand it very well. However, my English now is really good, but I don't think it's as good as it should be...

If you need help in any homework, why don't you give me a call? I should be free for the most parts-- starting June 26 I have class on Tuesdays and Wednesdays until 4PM, so any time after that is a good time to call for ask for help, not that you have school during the summer, I think. 510-673-7931 It's my cell phone, so no one else picks up. If your number isn't on my cell, I might not pick up, so leave a message, and I'll call back and add you.

There is a segment in your life that you don't understand your parents very well-- for me, I think as a child, you kind of accept what they do. When you start to learn more, you start standing on your own, and they are unused to it. Then, when you pass being a teenager, they are forced to accept that perhaps you may know, that you can decide for yourself, and that they should trust your judgements, or else you cannot form good ones without practice.

High school... when I graduated, so many people said they'd keep chatting with me. It didn't happen. What I do know is that my friends in college, whom I have lived with in the dorms, definitely will talk to me out of college. Well, one of my high school friends even went to college with me. It depends on them and you if you guys keep talking. I used to be sad when people had to go, but now I accept that... meeting and parting comes as a set, wouldn't it be sad to ignore love if you knew it would come to an end?

[fr00ty_pebbles]

Thanks. I'll probably take you up on your offer once school starts.

The problem that my parents and I have is that they do not want me to grow up and leave while I cant wait to move out. I guess I'm kind of contradicting myself with the "I don't think I'm ready to grow up" thing, but living at my house with my family would have anyone wanting to move out. It's sad but true.

Having such good friends in High school is great, but i have now just begun to realize how much more it's going to hurt to say goodbye to them. But I guess you're right, we have to put forth the effort if we're going to keep in touch. I'm just happy I still have one more year with them. =]

[miluda]

No problem. By that time I ought to have found a job, perhaps, or anything. Regardless, my e-mail is always active-- sakurahikada@gmail.com . It will be my pleasure to help you out as much as you need or want.

I don't really want to grow up. I like living at home and doing whatever I want on the computer without having to work. That's fun. But I have to, and my parents know that someday, I will move out, just like they did when they were my age. However, they welcome me, that if I ever want to return home, to do so. I am sure your parents would accept you then, as well.

I thought about it... you only have your parents for so long, you know? Spend some time with them if you are able, and if not, it is okay, as long as when you move out you visit often. After all, you are their daughter, and from my view, the love you very much. Even now, I have just graduated and on my last class, I still don't feel like I am ready to grow up, and you have so many more years before you get to where I am. I wonder sometimes if anyone ever really knows if they are truly ready.

Take lots of pictures with your friends! Pictures are a good pasttime.