As some of you may know, my friends and I go dancing once a month up in the North Shore area. Usually Saugus and sometimes Revere. And surprisingly the people have been welcoming to a bunch of Chinese gals dancing and singing along to the songs. Last year, we were dancing with this woman and her friends. And she said she loved us and that's why America is great?! Ummm, really? Ok, thank you? 

Well, here's what happened last week when we went dancing - this guy was dancing with us throughout the night. I think he was Italian and was drunk. I sat down and he comes over to talk to me. He says he loves the "Orientals"! WTF? I don't know when was the last time I heard that word? So I told him that we don't use that term anymore. I wasn't offended, just surprised. Plus I thought it was funny. I asked him where was he from cos I thought maybe he would say some place out in the boonies. And he says Malden! MALDEN??? So I said there's alot of Chinese people there. And he replies "Yea, there are two orientals living next to me". I couldn't help but laugh and shake my head at the same time. And then when he brings up Bruce Lee....well then you know people are trying to relate to my Asian heritage by bringing up Bruce Lee. LMAO. He said he hates some kung fu movies because they dumb down the Orientals. Ok, why does this always happens to me?? 

I really can't take offense at him, I honestly think he doesn't know better. Even tho he lives in Malden. I did my part in trying to school him. But he was drunk and probably won't remember. One of my 'white" friends at work said he's surprised at how well I took it. Cos some people would've been upset.  There are more serious issues to be upset about than this idiot. 
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I'm so sorry to say that I just learned that not just one but two people I know lost their dads in the last couple of days. So sad especially so close to today. Instead of celebrating, they're mourning and making funeral arrangements. It's also a sign that we're all getting older which means our parents are too. Again, life is too short....we need to live it up, live it right and live it happy. Find joy in everything and don't sweat the small stuff. is that possible? I know people who are like that and are always cheery and positive. They always find the good in everything and everyone. That's a good goal to strive for. I can only promise to do my best. My Mom would want that for me. 

Update on Por, she is pretty much back to her old self. But her appetite isn't that good. i do my best to buy her food from Chinatown. And my Uncle feeds her the leftovers throughout the week. So she's going to be around for a little longer. Though I'm a little nervous about her situation so I haven't planned any vacation yet. I may take a couple of days off here and there and hang around.