August 17, 2005
I lived in Ohio from year 1 to year 2 of my life. Because of my affinity for the mountains and the oceans, I had pretty much decided that I hated living in Ohio. I would say that I have no memory of living in Ohio but I knew that I didn’t like it.
I drove through Akron today. That’s where we lived. My dad moved there from Taiwan in order to do his medical internship. He emigrated there a year before my mom came over with my sister and me. Today, I had an opportunity to really think about how my dad spent an entire year here by himself. It was a new career, country, and to a large extent, new language. He undertook this challenge for the chance that he would be able to provide a better life for his family.
I guess that Akron, Ohio, took care of my dad during this time, and for that, I am thankful. Though lacking tall mountains or vast oceans, I guess Akron is okay.
I drove through Akron today. That’s where we lived. My dad moved there from Taiwan in order to do his medical internship. He emigrated there a year before my mom came over with my sister and me. Today, I had an opportunity to really think about how my dad spent an entire year here by himself. It was a new career, country, and to a large extent, new language. He undertook this challenge for the chance that he would be able to provide a better life for his family.
I guess that Akron, Ohio, took care of my dad during this time, and for that, I am thankful. Though lacking tall mountains or vast oceans, I guess Akron is okay.
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