1. In our house, my parents usually keep the blinds open, so that we could peer out and see what is happening outdoors. Likewise, the people outside could peer in and see us too. Usually I don't mind this as I usually spend most of my time in the living room (which is in the back of the house), or my room (where I shut the blinds). Still, I might get lazy and not throw on any clothes and run out to get some food, or maybe I might... you get the idea.
This really annoys me that I still don't remember that we don't leave in the woods.
2. We don't wear shoes inside our homes like most Asians so leave the shoes either:
1. By our bombay chest near our front door (all of the sneakers/expensive shoes), or
2. Leave them outside the house (mostly the flip-flops).
One problem with leaving the shoes outs is when it rains. Last night, I had to throw away the trash and didn't want to put on my shoes, so I decided to wear the flip-flops. I sorta forget that it rained, and the shape and contour of the flip-flops preserve the water into a puddle. So when I put my foot inside the flip-flops, my socks and limited area of my pants got instantly wet.
I hate wetness.
3. The last part may not be relatable by anyone besides rice eaters. Our family eat rice every day, and I am usually the first one home. That means that I am the one who cooks the rice. Usually, my mom/dad orders a specific amount to account for that particular night's dinner and the lunch for the next day. Sometimes I nailed the exact amount, sometimes I'm WAY off even though I think I put in the same amount.
This is quite infuriating as my next day's meals depends on my ability to cook the exact amount. If I accidently cooked way too much, it's leftover rice the next meal; too little, meaning I might not have the fulfilling meal I'm expecting that night.
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We leave our shoes in the garage near the inside door- sort of difficult to explain.
ReplyDeleteThe rice thing really bugs me too. Thankfully, our rice cooker can be timed... and I'm finally not expected to make the rice. But come summertime, it will be an automatic chore that would infuriate my parents if I didn't remember it. Yes, the amount really bugs me too.
My parents don't like to use our dryer so we just get a bunch of clothes hangers and hang wet shirts in the garage.
ReplyDeleteIt saves energy, you know.
We usually leave our shoes in the garage. What I hate about out Asian-ness is how my mom sometimes forces me to wear slippers inside the house. How Asian can she get?! I suck at making rice, but my mom's even worse. She usually puts too much water, or not enough water, so it ends up too mushy, or too dry. >.<
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