Parents + Love

My parents have never been the kind to push their children into doing things, whether good or bad. They'll encourage us to get good grades or to do better and they'll correct us when they feel that what we're doing is wrong, but never "pushy." And I understand that there are some parents who do push their children and that's simply how they work with 'em ... but my parents, I love that they've never pushed me into being a super smart Asian girl or that they've never pushed me into playing sports or playing an instrument ... because as much as I wanted to play sports for school while growing up, it teaches me to do things on my own. Just now, I asked for my SS card so that I can begin applying for jobs ... and my parents sounded so proud that I was thinking about applying for jobs. "Where are you going to apply?" "Ohhh, that's gooood!" Not once have they asked me to start applying for jobs. They'll joke about it ... but they've never insisted that I find a job since I am able to now. ;) 

Finding a job is something that I've been trying to do ... but never actually did. I really need a job - that's for sure!