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[Ya-ta Boy]

You're living overseas and someone back home, most often moms, do a lot to make life here more pleasant...like send care packages, collect and forward your mail...

Don't forget to call your mom (or whoever) and thank her.

I thought of this because today is my birthday and I finally opened the box my mom sent two weeks ago and that I've been fighting the cats to keep from opening early. Inside was a big bag of Tootsie Rolls and 2 great t-shirts, one of which I'll wear to dinner tonight with my students from last semester who are coming back. FREE FOOD

(I really disappointed in having to share my birthday with John McCain of all people, but I'm in a good mood, so Happy Bday, John.)

[bluelake]

I call my mom (and dad) every morning via Skype (I'm talking with them as I type). My mom has my power of attorney and takes care of a lot of my business back home. As both of my folks are getting up there in years (80s), though, I try to not ask too much.

[peppermint]

Happy Birthday Ya-ta boy!!

[bluelake]

Oops, I missed that part--Happy Birthday Ya-ta boy!

[Newbie]

Freaky

Today is my mom's birthday.

[shaunew]

Today is my wife's birthday 28th weird.

[Ya-ta Boy]

Thanks, guys.

BTW, it's my 30th 29th birthday. Now that is weird.


Talk is cheap. Send me a PM and I'll let you know my bank account # for your deposits.

[nolegirl]

Your right ya-ta boy, moms are great!! I just got my care package of new fitted sheets (pre-washed) b/c she knows I have to spend a day to let dry. I also recieved black beans, hand sanitizer, fajita and taco seasoning, dried coffee creamer and a bunch of other yummy treats. It was so funny b/c all the Korean teachers were like, wow. I was explaining how American sheets are fitted and how the pillow cases are light in weight and they were staring at my taco set and the garlic powder and the black beans, it was funny!!

[PigeonFart]

Once a week (by phone or VOIP) is the standard frequency of calls home.

Although i know someone who only calls home once a Month!....that's too long in my opinion. Depends on the closeness/independence of your family i suppose.

[Hank the Iconoclast]

I love my mom and dad. She sends me care packages with clothes and things that I need. She helps me get documents that I need and of course she is always good to talk to for advice. Just because I am living in Korea, there isn't any need to be distant from my parents and family.

[nobbyken]

[itaewonguy]

I havent seen my mum in 8 years!
but I speak with her once or twice a week! time just flies! I do need to get to her part of the world soon though.. DAMN 8 years!!! im the worse guy!!

[ReeseDog]

[Oreovictim]

[Yesterday]