| - Useless So for a looooong time now, i have resisted the temptation to post anything on Xanga because i feel that with the advent of technology in our generation, everyone's getting less and less personal.... I mean, think about where technology has brought us: In the way olden days, you'd walk a thousand miles to visit your married sister--> ride in a horse and buggy to visit people once every 6 months --> send messages by "telegram" --> call someone up to say hi --> say the occassional hello to whoever on AIM (even people you dont really like)--> Xanga to post your random day to day life. See how much less effort we put in communicating with others? *so sad* So yes. This is why I have resisted for so long. But as i write this i am slowwwly being pulled into the world of Xanga and posting my thoughts. As Jen so often does, if i post anything, it'll be meaningful events/epiphanies in my life and not just the usual "I couldn't find my shoes this morning" banter.
Tomorrow is a big day for me. I'll be going to China for the FIRST TIME EVER. I've only left the country once, and that was to Japan. This China trip is the first family vacation since.. uh... the Grand Canyon trip which was in 3rd grade if i remember correctly (note: i'm going to be a junior in college in less than 2 months). This marks not only a trip that i will actually remember, but marks a time when i can finally appreciate what i've been given. My roots start in Toisan (where both my parents are from), and i'll be seeing their villages and their childhood homes. I get a tingle up my spine just thinking about how much of a blast from the past this must be for mom and dad. They've come a long way since moving to America, and they deserve this chance to look back and be proud of how far they've come since then. I know i may not have the closest relationship with my folks (as i am indeed, quite belligerent at heart), I know that if i want to truly change myself, i'd start with showing my parents more that i'm truly grateful for all they've done. One thing that my Physics teacher from this summer said that struck me as quite noteworthy was: "Let me let you guys in on a little secret. Who you are 20 years from now, and i know this from experience, is pretty much who you are today. With that in mind, you may want to make a few changes now before it's too late." And with those words of wisdom, I leave you to ponder that as i go start/finish packing for my 2 week long trip. |
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