the journey starts here
mom: let's go to the nogales swapmeet. i need to fix something.
cindy: hhm. i'd have to find a way to park the car. i cant parallel park just yet.
mom: cindy, this is a psychological barrier you'd have to learn to cross. if you keep on thinking you can't do something you never will.
cindy: yeah but... i've only done it twice. and this is my fourth licensed day. i dont want to kill the car just yet.
mom: yeah whatever. i'll go on my own.

hours later. near hong kong market.

mom: cindy this right turn is too hard for you. let me drive.

i know right? psychological barrier.

parents are definitely having problem letting kids grow up.
at least. mine are.

we won't be able to observe the consequences of our actions.
if we've never had the chance to take the action.
we won't experience loss until we've actually lost something.
we won't know what pain feels like. until we get hurt.

honestly im so grateful for their love & concern.
and i love them in return.
but please. independence. it's inevitable.
and anticipated.