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Jaime – Finally fitting in

§ August 2nd, 2010 § Filed under Meet Jaime, Perspectives § Tagged , , , , § No Comments

Meet Jaime.  Born just a little more than 32 years ago today in a large metropolitan hospital, he is one of the few second generation Asian Americans who are working in the library at a private university.  In fact, most of Jaime’s life was spent attending private schools as his parents were very successful entrepreneurs.   While Jaime’s parents were disappointed that he didn’t follow in their footsteps by working with them, they did not prevent him from pursuing his chosen career.  Jaime has two siblings: An older sister and a younger brother.  His older sister is a nurse at a hospital on the opposite coast from him, married, and has two children of her own.  His younger brother works at a famous, vegetable-themed tech company in California.  The entire family is very proud of Jaime and his siblings. § Read the rest of this entry…

Jaime, under pressure

§ April 1st, 2010 § Filed under Biculturalism, Filial piety, Meet Jaime § Tagged , , , , § 2 Comments

It began with a simple question:

“Tell me, what you think I should do?”

The decision in question was far from life or death in nature.  The statement behind it spoke out loud and clear:

“I’m just, so confused.”

But it caused a lot of stress and anxiety.  It was caused by one thought:

“I don’t know what to do.”

The question and thoughts paralyzed him; stopping him from making the simplest of decisions.

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