The Upbringing
Start writing here…My mother used to have many doubts about life. Well, I talked to her about it but with deaf ears. What’s the purpose of it anyway? So life goes on, and on, and on…I studied and worked. Still, she keeps on saying these doubts to me. It’s not a problem for this country because this is America. The birth and cradle of democracy. Then she always talks negative things every other day of my life. I know she’s concerned about me. Ha! Ha! Ha! Here we go again, “Mothers know best!” Yeah2! She did it out of love. But what would life be if a child is born and all she hears is negativity? What kind of life would that be? I envy children growing up with parents pushing them to give their best. Of course, using positivity is a must. But what if all you hear from your parents, especially your mother is negativity. Would you become a positive thinker or even confident enough to face life’s challenges? I don’t think so. So I grew up full of fears. When I reach high school in the city of Miami, I could have a boyfriend. Again, my mother would tell me I will be impregnated if I engage in relationships. As much as I want to have as many boyfriends as possible because Grandma told me to learn from these and choose my ideal one. Na! It did not happen. When I entered the University of Miami as a freshman, sororities cannot be turned down. Thus, I joined one of these. There were parties, sex, and alcohol. American Teen Spirit! I wanted to have my dorm so I can bond with the girls. My mother interferes again…No, you can’t.” You have to live with us. Who will take care of us when we grow old? In the USA, we have homes for the aged but in Asia, we have to be with our elders. (Anna is part American, part Vietnamese). I’m in dilemma…I thought enrolling in a university will set me free..Nahhhh….I was wrong. I could not imagine all the hassles I had in college. I don’t even have my own car…So I have to travel from 57th Avenue to Coral Gables and vice-versa...What a pain in the ass! Huhuhu!
