I am 23 as of today.
Nothing has changed, I am same me.
It is mildy amusing and saddening that the excitement of having a birthday is already gone for me. I suppose that's the way I am.
Last night, under the stars, I thanked my parents.
They brought me to this world, and I am grateful for that.
They brought me up and taught me to take care of myself.
I have been not much of a burden to my parents, I daresay.
I chose to go to UNL for their full ride scholarship which greatly reduced my parents pain, and I have little doubt that was the right decision to make.
Since I enrolled in college, I worked internships to cover for the personal expenses I incurred which were not covered in the scholarship.
However, I realize that I could never stand alone if it were not for my parents.
They really gave me much.
My parents are not the most loving parents.
My mother does not express her love because she sees too much worries before happiness.
My father is a stubborn man with often too hard-headed mind. He is too much of a man to express tenderness of love to his children.
However, I love them, I do.
They taught me that whatever defects they may have, I don't have to follow it.
They urged me to be someone better.
If I found my mother too worriesome with details of life, I was told to learn to get peace at heart.
If I found my father is too stubborn, I was told to be a gentle natured.
I am now 23.
Only now, I can understand my parents' love clearly.
Thank you, mom.
Thank you, dad.
Thank you for bringing me into this world.
Nothing has changed, I am same me.
It is mildy amusing and saddening that the excitement of having a birthday is already gone for me. I suppose that's the way I am.
Last night, under the stars, I thanked my parents.
They brought me to this world, and I am grateful for that.
They brought me up and taught me to take care of myself.
I have been not much of a burden to my parents, I daresay.
I chose to go to UNL for their full ride scholarship which greatly reduced my parents pain, and I have little doubt that was the right decision to make.
Since I enrolled in college, I worked internships to cover for the personal expenses I incurred which were not covered in the scholarship.
However, I realize that I could never stand alone if it were not for my parents.
They really gave me much.
My parents are not the most loving parents.
My mother does not express her love because she sees too much worries before happiness.
My father is a stubborn man with often too hard-headed mind. He is too much of a man to express tenderness of love to his children.
However, I love them, I do.
They taught me that whatever defects they may have, I don't have to follow it.
They urged me to be someone better.
If I found my mother too worriesome with details of life, I was told to learn to get peace at heart.
If I found my father is too stubborn, I was told to be a gentle natured.
I am now 23.
Only now, I can understand my parents' love clearly.
Thank you, mom.
Thank you, dad.
Thank you for bringing me into this world.