LIFESTYLE
Thanksgiving traditionally consists of a family dinner, but this year seems to be an exception. When I drive to a scenic location, it has mostly been by myself or with a friend. To be able to share one my hobbies with my family means the world to me, especially since my parents are normally busy people. It is in these moments that I regain a sense of why I do the things that I do and why I pursue the things that I want. Everything I am and everything I aspire to be is because of my family. Having said that, I know my parents have been disappointed in me lately. They have never blatantly said it, but I can sense it. The reason for this is because I've joined a fraternity. I would have never fathom that it required so much time and effort, but why would I stop an experience that I know I can gain so much from? My parents have noticed that I arrive at midnight or aren't as present in the house like before. I know my lack of presence has been a detriment to the family dynamic, so this Thanksgiving break I've devoted my time to being a homebody. I know a week cannot replace these past nine weeks of being so called "independent," but it is the most I can do with the time that I have. Even though my parents feel uncomfortable with the tasks I have been embarking on, I'm thankful that they are still there for me. If there is one sentence that can sum up this year it would be: I'm thankful to have been where I have been.
With Love,
Jocelind
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+ Point Vicente, Palos Verdes
November 24, 2017
THANKSGIVING 2017
Thanksgiving traditionally consists of a family dinner, but this year seems to be an exception. When I drive to a scenic location, it has mostly been by myself or with a friend. To be able to share one my hobbies with my family means the world to me, especially since my parents are normally busy people. It is in these moments that I regain a sense of why I do the things that I do and why I pursue the things that I want. Everything I am and everything I aspire to be is because of my family. Having said that, I know my parents have been disappointed in me lately. They have never blatantly said it, but I can sense it. The reason for this is because I've joined a fraternity. I would have never fathom that it required so much time and effort, but why would I stop an experience that I know I can gain so much from? My parents have noticed that I arrive at midnight or aren't as present in the house like before. I know my lack of presence has been a detriment to the family dynamic, so this Thanksgiving break I've devoted my time to being a homebody. I know a week cannot replace these past nine weeks of being so called "independent," but it is the most I can do with the time that I have. Even though my parents feel uncomfortable with the tasks I have been embarking on, I'm thankful that they are still there for me. If there is one sentence that can sum up this year it would be: I'm thankful to have been where I have been.
With Love,
Jocelind
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+ Point Vicente, Palos Verdes