As I get older and my parents get older and more crotchety, I always wonder whom I take after more and which parent will I end up more like as I get older. Of course my fingers are double crossed the whole time hoping the answer is neither of them - but I figured it was time to really think about which parent I take after more. The 2-second answer is my father - my Mother seems to always want to remind me that I am like my father - and therefore since she already has to live with him, she'd rather not deal with me any more than she has to. And any time my Mother and I seem to notice we have something in common, my Mother gasps in shock like 'How can this be?!' So I think I have more in common with my Mother than she would like to admit - so let's take a closer look.
First Name: Susan
Code name: MOTHER
DOB: Lincoln's Birthday, 1943
Country of Origin: China - though she doesn't like to claim it as her birth place
Characteristics: Self-proclaimed Math Genius; Graduated from the Best/Top University of Taiwan (says her); Church-going holy roller, Advocate of the Po'; paints and draws, a lot.
Likes: Painting, drawing, complaining, her Grandkids, fruits, vegetables, drawing comparisons between her kids and other people's extremely successful kids, tea, bible study, money, and sending feel-good emails with a Christian lesson undertone, organization, and charities.
Dislikes: Travelling, el Diablo, toys, Dad, disorganization, disobedience and humor
How are we similar? We both have a soft spot for the needy. We both like oranges with the harder rind. We like to make sure everyone is satisfied and comfortable.
How are we dissimilar? Too much to list.
First Name: Chester
Code Name: Daddy
DOB: around Thanksgiving, 1941
Country of Origin: Taiwan
Characteristics: Also graduated from the Top/Best University in Taiwan (says he); has the uncanny ability to be able to talk about ANYTHING; gets along well with others that are not related to him; speaks and laughs loudly; an extrovert; cooks well but makes a mess while doing it; loves salt; likes to experiment with new and different things but only on his own schedule.
Likes: Travel, reading, riding and falling from his bike, golfing, meat, beer, wine, being a pain in everyone's arse, the arts, strong coffee, his Grandkids, money, investments, photography and underestimating his daughters' smarts.
Dislikes: crazy people (mother included), making a fuss (even though he doesn't realize when he's making a fuss for others)
How are we similar? We both like to travel and experience new things. We keep an open mind about a lot of things and form our own opinions of others.
How are we dissimilar? I'm pretty sure I'm not a pain in other people's arses and I don't take very good pictures.
So where do I get my shopping traits from? Believe it or not, I get it from both parents. Since retirement, my Dad has unveiled himself to be a big time shopper - shopping for cool gadgets to fit his needs. My Mom also likes to shop but I get my bargain shopping from her - we try to always get the best deals possible - I guess my Dad is the same way but he doesn't pay as much attention to the bargains you can gain.
So unfortunately, it looks like the 2-second answer is correct - I am more like my Dad. I do hope that I am as active as my Dad when I hit the 60s but I am still keeping the fingers crossed that I don't end up like either of my parents when I'm older. My husband already has the thumbs up to slap me silly if I start showing my parents' tendencies (have to take precautionary measures).
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