Back to Living My Life!

I'm back in America from being in China for a month. Overall to summarize, I loved living in China. The culture is definitely different, but the truth is, I think I would like living in China more than America. Do not ask me why because I do not even know, it is just something inside me telling me this. Some of the biggest cultural differences I have encountered include: living simply with family is the key to happiness, working hard is definitely essential to making money= America is all about luxury--> China is about having what is essential is enough, their fashion is ahead= it is all about being cute, not sexy, bargaining is a must to save yourself from being cheated and to save money, people is not as friendly to strangers, customer service needs improvement, do not spend all the money you earn because having money gives you power and more. Right now, I miss my family there the most because I hardly ever get to see them and talk to them, but their care and kindness is still as strong as ever. Though having my sisters and I with my grandpa as guests in their lives changed their everyday routine, none of my family members complained. Thank you for your hospitality and I promise I will visit again as soon as I graduate from college. One day I may even life there, which is a part of my dream.

Now, I need to take responsibility again to meet my ambition/goals, take care of my awesome family, learn the secrets of life, and take steps towards my dream. I have been thinking frequently of how I want to take control of my life and balance my interests with responsibilty. Honestly, I have no idea of how to adapt living my life as an adult and where to start taking steps toward my dream of becoming an actress. Any suggestions? I want to do so much, but I feel that I am incapable of doing it. I know that what is meaningful in life is hard to value because life is fated to working hard in order to pave the road toward success and happiness. What am I to do?

Thank goodness that I have my best friends, Amanda, Olivia and Michelle. Though Amanda is not living on earth anymore, I know that she is in heaven watching over her friends and family. With her spirit along my side giving me strength to live, she helps me through many ordeals. As for Olivia, we have been friends for about 5 years now and I am so glad she takes time to listen to me. I know she is always busy following her dreams and ambitions, yet she always makes sure to include me in her driven life. For as long as I have known her, I have admired her motivation to follow her dreams and her belief in herself that if it is fated, there is a will and a way. She has jumped through so many hurdles in her life, but she never gave up. Olivia, you are an amazing person. For some reason I cannot tell you this when I talk to you, but when I think deeply, I have no problem expressing my gratitude in words. I guess it is because writing takes words into levels that is unknown to speaking world. To writers like you, I know that you must realize that writing is powerful because it comes from the soul. Sometimes, writing is the key to finding the truth about yourself. All I want to say is thank you Olivia for being there for me through times of laughter and sadness, you are my best friend and my adopted little sister. ^^ Furthermore, I have known Michelle for about 8 years. She moved after my sixth grade year, but we still kept our friendship strong through many letters and countless phone calls until this year. I know that though we are in college now and we have to go our separate ways, I still hope we can stay best friends because you are like my other adopted little sister. I guess it is because that you are busy with your life now that you have no time to call me and keep me updated in your life. I want you to know that I still consider you one of my best friends and I look forward to the day when we can talk and hang out again like in my memories. Amanda, Olivia, and Michelle, lets all embark on the unpredictable journey of uncovering the secrets of living a passionate life full of dreams, happiness, and success together. Love the three of ya'll like my sisters!

P.S. Sorry to many of my friends, I couldn't buy many souviners because my familyin China paid for me throughout the trip. However, I did bring a bag full of candy I could pass out to everyone. ^^

<3 Mika <3

Currently watching: Fated to Love You ep. 22

I will post pictures up as soon as I can get this blog to let me post up my pictures! Bye!