Reading "Coming Home Again" by Chang-rae Lee made me realize how family is what I cherish the most. Just like Chang-rae and his family, we cook and share memories across the table. Spending each moment with them is a time that can’t be explained in simply words. Growing up I never really knew why some people made a big fuss about their families. Until I met my husband, who taught me the meaning of the word family. No matter if times are tough always stick together. Help each other out once in a while, and go out of your way to show them you care. For example, in “Coming Home Again” when his mother was sick he moved home. He would try his hardest to make each dish exactly the way his mother would. Now thinking back of all the points in time where certain moments define the word family. I remember almost every two weeks my family and I would take a road trip. All those trips in the white van reminds me how just being together, standing beside one another, and all the little things makes the word family true.
Throughout life, you will understand why being with your family is so valuable. I remember as a young girl I enjoyed spending time with my family, even though at times we all had our differences. When my youngest brother was born I thought my life was over. Great, another boy to watch over. I wanted a younger sister so bad, but for some reason life seem better than before. A new addition to our family meant my mom needed a bigger car for all three of us. My mom sold her hunter green Honda Accord to my uncle and bought a brand new 1993 white Dodge Caravan. We took many road trips in that van. It didn't matter where we went, just sitting in that roomy van knowing we would end up somewhere together.
Almost every weekend my mom and dad would drive us in our white Caravan to Stockton to visit our grandma and grandpa. They were my moms adoptive parents. My mom would always pack our favorite snacks. One of our favorites was the Nongshim flavored onion rings. "The flavor is lighter and a bit "sweeter" than Funyuns, but still deliciously oniony." (Daves's Cupboard) We would always link the rings together or see how many we can fit in our mouth at once. Before we knew it, the bag was empty. On the way there we would always stop half way for gas and snacks.
Throughout life, you will understand why being with your family is so valuable. I remember as a young girl I enjoyed spending time with my family, even though at times we all had our differences. When my youngest brother was born I thought my life was over. Great, another boy to watch over. I wanted a younger sister so bad, but for some reason life seem better than before. A new addition to our family meant my mom needed a bigger car for all three of us. My mom sold her hunter green Honda Accord to my uncle and bought a brand new 1993 white Dodge Caravan. We took many road trips in that van. It didn't matter where we went, just sitting in that roomy van knowing we would end up somewhere together.
Almost every weekend my mom and dad would drive us in our white Caravan to Stockton to visit our grandma and grandpa. They were my moms adoptive parents. My mom would always pack our favorite snacks. One of our favorites was the Nongshim flavored onion rings. "The flavor is lighter and a bit "sweeter" than Funyuns, but still deliciously oniony." (Daves's Cupboard) We would always link the rings together or see how many we can fit in our mouth at once. Before we knew it, the bag was empty. On the way there we would always stop half way for gas and snacks.
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ReplyDeletePenny,
ReplyDeleteI Don't know if your thesis is stated but I definitely feel you implied it. It has to do with sharing time with family and not taking them for granted, and truly just value time with them because change is inevitable. I like how used specific examples and described them like the hunter green honda accord or the onion snacks. Maybe work on some smoother transactions between paragraphs and use a couple more examples of your family's value to you but you writing was focused and clear.
Penny,
ReplyDeleteyou have a great story about memories of your family and your examples were great. However, it's hard to tell what your thesis is. The body and conclusion seems to steer off from the first paragraph. Some of the sentences in your first paragraph should also be in it's own paragraph as well. Also I would suggest some revising for punctuations.
Hello Penny,
ReplyDeleteAfter reading your essay, I wad really liking what you had to say about your family and how you related to the author. However, it was a little difficult to distinguish your thesis and the overall importance. I would suggest including some quotes from the story that can possibly assist your thoughts or relations to the author.
Hello Penny,
ReplyDeleteYour first paragraph starts off with your topic, and and is centered around family. You make good statements about your family and the way they are connected. I enjoyed the story of the white van, the events leading to it, and the after effect of it. Your last paragraph seems to just stop, without an ending, and left me wanting to know if there was more? Maybe a conclusion paragraph, to tie it in with your subject.
Thanks, Carrie