Carpe Diem

I am very, actually, beyond thankful for Homer and Erhna. I know it sounds cheesy to be thankful for my parents, but I mean it. My parents have gone through so many trials but they've made it through each and everyone together and always gave the glory to God. It's no wonder that my family is so blessed. Almost all the furniture downstairs were new and free given to us for random reasons. We've received free cars multiple times. And it's amazing that Love actually is what kept our family together. My parents have been married for almost 25 years and I wouldn't be surprised if they're still in love with each other.

Homer. Most people call him Homer, but I just know him as dad. And what's really cool about my dad is that his chinese name means center hearted.. uh I don't know how to translate that. But basically it means that what ever he does, he does it whole heartedly which is completely true about his personality. He is always helping the people around him. He is the first one to be at a place he is always ready to serve. My dad has gone through a lot in his life and all I can do is admire and take what he has done in his life and try to be half the person that he is. A lot of people don't fully appreciate all the things that he does and I'll admit at times, I'm one of them too. But he is really a great man and even I've seen him grown into a real man of God. And I am proud to have him as my dad. Yeah, I'm totally lucky to have two loving dads.

Erhna. My mom is special. She is so talented and I'm so glad that she found what she loves to do and is doing that. She is an artist and I don't believe her sometimes, but she used to be a dancer. hahah Just a random thing. She is so loving and funny and she knows what it means to be a woman. When I got in trouble and got disciplined by my mom, I used to wish that I was born into a different family. But now, I'm thinking, What the hell was I saying? My mom's the greatest! She's been with this family through ups and downs. Though I still haven't completely learned from the lessons that she wants me to learn from life, I know that she's there to help me all of the way. I love it when my mom laughs at random things that aren't funny. And I'm glad that we don't get into arguments anymore. She really respects me and tries to treat me as an adult and I fully appreciate all the times that she's yelled at me to make me a better person. Moms are the best! Don't you ever forget it.

At the end of the day, we have our families. No matter how many times you messed up in the past, they look past that. They love you for who you are, and they do what they do for the best. They know what's good for you and they care about you more than anyone in the world. God has brought my family together in so many different ways and for that, I am thankful. I love my parents. Now, go love on yours.

Peace, Love.