I would like to thank my teacher, Many Dy, for requiring me to write this essay because 7 years after I wrote it, I needed to remind myself of so many things that I should never have forgotten. I dedicate this piece to my grandparents who taught me about love by loving each other, and loving me. My grandparents have been together for over forty years, and they still quarrel. Does it mean that they are not in love? That the people I know do not love? When two pe.

La Vie à Paris! Sunday, May 1, 2011. I have to say, I feel so blessed to have had so many opportunities to travel this year. My Holy Week was spent with the family in Italy. Thursday night before Good Friday, it is a tradition in Italy to walk to the main churches in the town, saying a prayer in each.

Research for Core 2, Spring 2010. Establishing a comfort level is only half the battle. The other half is keeping the interviewee focused. My dad was excited to talk about cycling, especially his first marathon. The friends he had made, certain obstacles and other things brought on long tangents. It was difficult to control at times. This interview was conducted entirely through e-mails.

Friday, July 29, 2011. The delivery man buzzed on our intercom this morning and my nosy preschooler called my attention as I was in the kitchen making his breakfast. He usually follows me to meet the guests outside.