They were born in the 60s in Taiwan.
My dad currently is in Taiwan, taking care of his own parents, my grandparents. He cooks and cleans, and reads lots and lots of books and internet webpages. I talk to him on the phone and via email occasionally. Telling each other any interesting stories that might have occurred.
Before, he was working. He worked in Taiwan, then later moved on into China. Not sure which parts of China though. I believe his last job had something to do with Quality Assurance/Control. He would audit the suppliers of the company he's working for and etc.
Then later he came back to Canada and worked for a couple of years. Now, he's in Taiwan.
My dad's a really good guy, worked hard, smart, and lazy at times too. I guess I know where I get it from (just the lazy part) =) He lectures me often, but I never feel as if I was actually being scolded, or lectured. His lectures are actually somewhat entertaining. He always finds ways of putting it together, so it would be humorous. The only thing I really regret is that I can't remember everything he said. I know for a fact that everything he says is valuable. I can't really just ask him to repeat everything. That would take literally years to recap.
Time passes so fast.
My mom has been in Canada since I've been here, never resided for long periods of time in Taiwan or else where for that matter. She works right now, and still supporting me while I'm "eating" from her (financially).
I'm not sure if it's just her personality, or that she actually doesn't know. Because she tends to ask the same questions a lot. Forget a lot. And she also tends to ask obvious questions. There is no way you can take short cuts in talking to her. You really have to explain everything. For me that is even more difficult, as I am not the best person to explain things. For example recently, I left her a note on her desk saying "Fido - Mandarin 1-866-888-xxxx, Mon to Fri, 9am to 10pm" She still does not understand what the note was saying. I had to re-explain EVERYTHING. Attempting to take short cuts with her just ends up taking more time...
I end up yelling at her half the time, or get mad for other things. Then she tells my dad. And my dad tells me not to slam the door. LOL.
My mom's nice though, if you play along with her slowness ha ha. She's cheap on everything but food. I'm very cheap on food. When we go out for dinner, I always tend to save a little bit, but she encourages splurging when it comes to food. She is also really easily pleased, the smallest things will make her happy. I guess that's a good thing in general, with anyone really. I wish I was less materialistic, and more easily pleased with what I have. Like previously mentioned, I want the mansion, the cars, the clothes and the money.
To be honest, I don't really know my parents that well. I guess that's something I regret.
-My thoughts, made tangible
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