From the Kitchen to Kingdom: Reclaiming Dreams
Living in Chinese society, she was constantly torn between her parents' expectations, societal norms, and her own sense of self-worth. To navigate these challenges, she often felt compelled to learn how to be a woman through the lens of a man.
Under the Table: The Heartfelt Connection of Food and Family
Previous story mention of Lard. In the kitchen of Taiwan, one can gauge the level of prosperity by observing which part of the pig a mother selects to stir-fry the lard. Pork loin is the optimal choice, and it's a delightful dish to prepare for friends and family. The pork mentioned earlier is sourced from the pig's belly.
Newspaper Nostalgia: Unfolding Memories Under the Dinner Table
When we were getting ready to eat, there was a code word between my mother and me: “Let's lay out a newspaper.” In Taiwan, this is a common practice in small families for waste utilization. Newspapers can be used as placemats, folded into small trash cans.
In the Blink of an Eye: Unleashing the Blind Girl
If I think about it, when I was 27 years old, the hospitals in Japan and Taiwan planned an operation together. What struck me the most was the idea that I might never be able to go back to the hospital again. I know it sounds strange because most people want to stay away from hospitals.
Wings of Resilience: A Daughter's Healing Odyssey
My mother framed the doctor" as a would meticulously plan visits to significant cultural landmarks, carefully arrange the itinerary, use the hospital as a stopover for Tokyo Disney, and allow me to explore various hospital areas dressed in a small outfit adorned with a Mickey Mouse emblem.
Sunlit Dimples: A Mother's Journey of Light and Love
If there were a divine perspective in this universe, you would have witnessed my mother's transformation from a ballet dancer to a cab driver, shaving her head, gaining 20 kilograms, all to safeguard herself and her children by assuming the roles of both a mother and a father.
Corgi Can Fly: Make the impossible Possible
"Corgi can fly" means to do the seemingly impossible. Also, my life partner Lolly (pronounced like avocado in Chinese) has a long tail, acts like a propeller when she gets excited, and chases birds as if she's going to fly.