Appreciation
So kids, time for a lesson on how to appreciate what you have.
It is common to see that many people in today's society forget to stop and realize the things in life that need to be thanked. ex. I never thanked my dad for the million and one things he has ever done for me, only because there was never an urgency to believe he will stop one day. Until this very day i still haven't appreciated him much or at least portrayed it..
Funny thing is though, many never start their acts of gratitude until they lose what they cherish.
And today was MY first day of showing gratefulness.
So... a week or so prior, I was on the phone with Lilian, contemplating on what in the world i should do for the Shinmei's before i leave for the big city of Seattle.
"Maybe i'll treat them to a nice big fancy dinner! I mean they've been feeding me for about half my life, so I think its time to repay them with some grub."
Lilian thought about it, and decided
"Yeah, that's a good idea"
You have to understand, not only was Rob one of my best friends, I also spent a good quarter of my life residing at his house. His mom's cooking was also the only refuge I could take from my grandmas usual fried rice surprise or boot-leg dumplings... Mr. Shinmei would always be the one taking us to different places to experience different activities. Thinking about it now, he had actually taken my boating, wake-boarding, tubing, and fishing virginity. Trisha was always giving me advice just because she overheard our conversations in Rob's room and decided to butt in. Cookie Shinmei, the dog that i've wished i always had.
Shoot.. I could've been their third son. Hell, they probably already consider me their third son. I mean, showing thanks is the least i could do for all their amiable and hospitable acts towards me.
--ring ring ring--
So.. what do ya noe, Kevin was also thinking the same exact thoughts and called me the weekend he came back from SC.
"Hey, wanna pitch in for a big screen tv for the Shinmei's?"
"Uhh..sure"
BUT, complications arose and the TV was not bought, so instead we went with my idea. DINNER. mm. The place we decided upon was probably one of the fanciest restaurants I have ever been to, Lawry's. Chiga-Chiga-Yeaaaa. I am MC'lovin'. Anywho, dinner was great, and conversation was lively with the whole family(minus trish,grant,cookie). After dinner, kevin and I handled the tab, like big boys and then we sent off the Shinmei's. They gave us their "thanks" and we returned with our "no prob' bitchess."
It felt good knowing that I could return some minuscule portion of recognition to the family for what they've done for me. That you see, my audience, made my day. You will never get a better feeling within you until you've actually given back to the ones that give you so much. Feels good.
So when you get the chance, do something nice for your family, your friends, or your loved ones to show you really do appreciate them. How else are they supposed to know?
It's funny.. the first time i actually treat a family, and its not even my own. ironic.
Maybe i'll do this for my actual family sometime. Maybe..
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Anyway, so much for that.
After dinner I sent Kevin back to his dorm at the Raddison Hotel. FUCK, obviously paying so much god damn money for USC gets you some perks. His room is a hotel room transformed into a dorm. Nice big beds--might i add--UNBUNKED. Since there are two students living in the room, they provide one dresser for one student, and the other gets to use the hotel closet. And last but not least, a FUCKING BATHROOM WITH SHOWERS.
Damn...
Now..........as for my dorm, let me describe the LUXURIOUS triple I live in. There are two bunk beds set on both sides of the room. The left bunk has a bed on top and a workstation on bottom. Convenient. The other bunk has beds on both top and bottom. Then towards the head of the bunks there is a desk on either side. One for each of the fools in the beds. Then there are two dressers. One is designated fully for one student, and the other one is split in half for the others. I figure UW gets a kick out of it just to see who gets the shit kicked out of them for the full dresser. One window. Did i forget to mention that the person who designed my dorm, also designed prison cells?
::sigh::
It is common to see that many people in today's society forget to stop and realize the things in life that need to be thanked. ex. I never thanked my dad for the million and one things he has ever done for me, only because there was never an urgency to believe he will stop one day. Until this very day i still haven't appreciated him much or at least portrayed it..
Funny thing is though, many never start their acts of gratitude until they lose what they cherish.
And today was MY first day of showing gratefulness.
So... a week or so prior, I was on the phone with Lilian, contemplating on what in the world i should do for the Shinmei's before i leave for the big city of Seattle.
"Maybe i'll treat them to a nice big fancy dinner! I mean they've been feeding me for about half my life, so I think its time to repay them with some grub."
Lilian thought about it, and decided
"Yeah, that's a good idea"
You have to understand, not only was Rob one of my best friends, I also spent a good quarter of my life residing at his house. His mom's cooking was also the only refuge I could take from my grandmas usual fried rice surprise or boot-leg dumplings... Mr. Shinmei would always be the one taking us to different places to experience different activities. Thinking about it now, he had actually taken my boating, wake-boarding, tubing, and fishing virginity. Trisha was always giving me advice just because she overheard our conversations in Rob's room and decided to butt in. Cookie Shinmei, the dog that i've wished i always had.
Shoot.. I could've been their third son. Hell, they probably already consider me their third son. I mean, showing thanks is the least i could do for all their amiable and hospitable acts towards me.
--ring ring ring--
So.. what do ya noe, Kevin was also thinking the same exact thoughts and called me the weekend he came back from SC.
"Hey, wanna pitch in for a big screen tv for the Shinmei's?"
"Uhh..sure"
BUT, complications arose and the TV was not bought, so instead we went with my idea. DINNER. mm. The place we decided upon was probably one of the fanciest restaurants I have ever been to, Lawry's. Chiga-Chiga-Yeaaaa. I am MC'lovin'. Anywho, dinner was great, and conversation was lively with the whole family(minus trish,grant,cookie). After dinner, kevin and I handled the tab, like big boys and then we sent off the Shinmei's. They gave us their "thanks" and we returned with our "no prob' bitchess."
It felt good knowing that I could return some minuscule portion of recognition to the family for what they've done for me. That you see, my audience, made my day. You will never get a better feeling within you until you've actually given back to the ones that give you so much. Feels good.
So when you get the chance, do something nice for your family, your friends, or your loved ones to show you really do appreciate them. How else are they supposed to know?It's funny.. the first time i actually treat a family, and its not even my own. ironic.
Maybe i'll do this for my actual family sometime. Maybe..
___________________________________
Anyway, so much for that.
After dinner I sent Kevin back to his dorm at the Raddison Hotel. FUCK, obviously paying so much god damn money for USC gets you some perks. His room is a hotel room transformed into a dorm. Nice big beds--might i add--UNBUNKED. Since there are two students living in the room, they provide one dresser for one student, and the other gets to use the hotel closet. And last but not least, a FUCKING BATHROOM WITH SHOWERS.Damn...
Now..........as for my dorm, let me describe the LUXURIOUS triple I live in. There are two bunk beds set on both sides of the room. The left bunk has a bed on top and a workstation on bottom. Convenient. The other bunk has beds on both top and bottom. Then towards the head of the bunks there is a desk on either side. One for each of the fools in the beds. Then there are two dressers. One is designated fully for one student, and the other one is split in half for the others. I figure UW gets a kick out of it just to see who gets the shit kicked out of them for the full dresser. One window. Did i forget to mention that the person who designed my dorm, also designed prison cells?::sigh::
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Monday, August 27, 2007.
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hahahaha! this is a pretty funny blog =p rob told me about lawry's and i thought that was so sweet of you and kevin! haha lawry's is deliiisshh, especially their cream cornnn OOOMMMGG hahah to die for =) LOL and you kinda forgot about granttt when you were talking about their parents and trish, you even mentioned COOKIE! hahaha oh max..
gary was also telling me about kevin's dorm room haha you mustve been sooooo jealous cause well, your dorm room is made from the same person that makes prison cells! HAHAHAHA youre going to die there in UW!
anyways, so i really like reading your blogs now LOL!! you should write more and i can comment you more cause i know you love getting comments =p especially for me! cause im probably the only one that leaves you comments hahaha
max, you are so wise in all of your sage-ness. its really too bad how much us kids take our parents for granted these days. i wish i would have read this sooner, i might have done something like that for my parents before i left.
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