What I learned in 52years of my life
1. I learned that you spend more years with your sibling than anyone else. 2. I learned that most of my opinion of men comes from my dad. 3. I learned that childhood friends become more precious after growing up. 4. My mother always washed my dad’s clothes and our clothes separately. According to her, our laundry is dirtier than his. I learned that she was wrong scientifically, but taught me to respect my dad anyway.5. I learned that your parents can build the house anyway they like because they are paying for it.6. I learned that unless you throw way something, the house gets crowded7. I learned that failure can teach us more than success. Through the failures, I have learned humility and wisdom.8. I learned that it’s not the smartest people who rule the world, but the hand that rocks the cradle.9. I learned that reality is a perception and it is real to the person experiencing it.10. I learned that it is more difficult to articulate my own emotion than other peoples, but it’s good to try to say it.11. I learned the emotion is a gift from God and his biggest emotion is Compassion.12. I learned that grief become manageable if you continue to talk about it.13. I learned that life is short and you could die even if you are young and healthy.14. I learned that it’s a miracle that I wake up every morning after 52years.15. I learned that people who don’t love themselves have a hard time loving other people.16. I learned that the children love to be asked and don’t like to be told what to do.17. I learned that motherhood comes with guilt, tears and broken heart, but joy comes in the morning.18. I learned that marriage and family were designed by God, but people mess it up.19. I learned that children love to eardrop on adults conversation20. I learned that people worship perfection, but people actually like you if you have faults.21. I learned that customer service is one of the hardest work since the customer already decided to be unhappy before you try to help them.22. I learned that the patience is the most precious gift from the Holy Spirit, but it comes with high cost.23. I learned that in all the religions of the world, people try to become gods, but only in Christianity, God became a man24. I learned that “Jesus love me” is the best lullaby song you can sing to a child.25. I learned that there is time to be alone and there is time to be with others. Its’ sometimes difficult to maintain the balance.26. I learned that you can take someone out of Japan, but can not take Japan out of a person.27. I learned that sizes are relative. I used to be tall and fat in Japan, but now I am short and average in America28. I learned that I gain weight when I eat bread and meat after 9 o’clock.29. I learned that two most useful skills are typing and driving30. I learned that the two best things in America are public library and AAA31. I learned that Disney land and I are same age,5232. I learned that things I can see such as money, house, and car can be destroyed in a short period of time.33. I learned that being young at heart is a choice34. I learned that the music, food and laughter bring people together 35. I learned that in Japan, people assume that you are smart when you are quiet, but people assume you don’t know anything when you are quiet in America36. I learned that women care more about appearance than men as they get older.37. I learned that good songs always come back38. I learned I love music, writing, sushi, wine and almonds39. I learned that having a job and driver’s license empower people.40. I learned that the food served taste good because you can relax and enjoy41. I learned that going to university in America gives not only the diploma, but self-confidence42. I learned that I have known my husband over 33years and he hasn’t changed at all inside.43. I learned that comedian, Dana Carvey, actor, Kevin Costner, Debra Wingerr, super model Iman , Janice Dickenson, country western singer, Reba Mcintire and businessman, Bill Gates are born in the same year as me. I like my life the best.44. I learned that after certain age, you can no longer eat carbohydrates. It stays with you forever.45. I learned that after certain age, you have to spend money to look good46. I learned that there are many roles in life. Daughter, wife, mother and grandmother and the grandmother is the most fun role, but you have to go through three roles to get there.47. I learned that to err is human and to forgive is divine. Forgiveness is the pathway to true freedom.48. I learned that people will come to you for help if you are available.49. I learned that people like me when I learned to like myself.50. I learned that this is the best time of my life. I am young enough to waste time, but old enough to know what’s important to spend time on.51. I learned that God loves everyone and that’s why he can be God52. I learned that spending birthday with the family is the best part of my life.