Random Story about my Umma

When I was in elementary school I used to always beg my parents for a bicycle. The only bicycle our family had ever owned was stolen off of our patio a couple years before I was old enough to start begging for one. I finally convinced my parents to buy my spoiled ass a bike. Upon purchasing this item, I realized that there was one thing I had forgotten to consider before buying the bike. I had no idea how to ride a bicycle.

The problem was that my Mom didn't know how to ride a bicycle either. My Mom took it upon herself to teach me how anyways. Everyday after I'd come home from school my Mom would take me outside and basically hold me up from the side while I was riding my bicycle. She'd stick with me for blocks at a time running and sprinting to hold me up as I rode my bicycle. She kept trying to let me go but every time she let go I'd fall down and cut myself up. My dumb ass would yell at her for doing so, so she would agree to hold me up until I was comfortable enough to finally ride on my own. Weeks later I finally learned how to ride on my own.

That was a random story from my childhood that just popped into my head recently. Kind of made me sad when I realized how much my Mom has done for me. People always say that, but it doesn't hurt to keep reminding yourself of it with cold hard evidence. My Mom is definitely one of those asian moms that can get hella crazy at times and yell for no reason. But If I really think about it, if I had to put up with a bitch ass son like myself for over 20 years I'd be going fucking crazy too. So I guess this entry serves as a personal note to myself that can be a reminder to bite my tongue the next time I'm about to give my Mom a hard time. I guess it also goes to serve as an example of what I should be doing for my kids in the future. And I should do it with a smile because I was fortunate enough to receive that kind of love as a child. Thanks Umma!!!!!!!


on a side note, I just joined Culture Shock LA Poppin' Crew. I feel as though this will be the beginning of a new journey....


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