2008 Woodie Awards
Editor's Forum
A chat that changed my outlook on life
Juliana Kung
Issue date: 3/25/04 Section: Opinion
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That talk hit me. I felt so ashamed even though my parents didn't scold me or raise their voices at me throughout the talk. I knew that from then on, I had to be responsible.
Ever since, then the relationship between my parents and me started to get better since then and ironically, it's even better now after I came to the United States, about 10,000 miles away from home.
I've finally realized that almost everything my parents do is for my sister's and my sake. Also, having experienced different things that have happened, on my own have made me think and grow up a lot.
My parents have always tried to save every penny they could, so that my sister and I would have the opportunity to study abroad, and that's a total dream come true for me.
I have people who asked me if I feel miserable being so far away from home. Well, sometimes I do feel lonely, but I guess it would have been more miserable if I never had a chance to study abroad.
I am very grateful for what my parents have done for me. Had they not had that talk with me, I might not even be here, doing whatever I am doing right now.
My parents have also taught me that I have to learn to be content and satisfied with what I have in my life, and my parents also explained the importance of always reminding myself of the differences among greed, wants and goals. They said this will help me be a happy person, living a fulfilling and meaningful life.
Well, I am happy and grateful for everything I have in my life; and I truly believe that I am one of the luckiest people on earth.
Kung is in her third semester with the Union. The weekly forum does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the editorial board.
Ever since, then the relationship between my parents and me started to get better since then and ironically, it's even better now after I came to the United States, about 10,000 miles away from home.
I've finally realized that almost everything my parents do is for my sister's and my sake. Also, having experienced different things that have happened, on my own have made me think and grow up a lot.
My parents have always tried to save every penny they could, so that my sister and I would have the opportunity to study abroad, and that's a total dream come true for me.
I have people who asked me if I feel miserable being so far away from home. Well, sometimes I do feel lonely, but I guess it would have been more miserable if I never had a chance to study abroad.
I am very grateful for what my parents have done for me. Had they not had that talk with me, I might not even be here, doing whatever I am doing right now.
My parents have also taught me that I have to learn to be content and satisfied with what I have in my life, and my parents also explained the importance of always reminding myself of the differences among greed, wants and goals. They said this will help me be a happy person, living a fulfilling and meaningful life.
Well, I am happy and grateful for everything I have in my life; and I truly believe that I am one of the luckiest people on earth.
Kung is in her third semester with the Union. The weekly forum does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the editorial board.