Goldfish & Parents

Today because of a preventable mistake, caused by simply not listening, resulted in losing 2 goldfishes' lives. Apparently my uncle and aunt haven't taught my cousins basic, ethical considerations before getting the goldfishes. If you are not ready, or not willing to take responsibilities to take care of pets... please do not get them. It is the kid who wants the fish, she should be the one feeding it everyday and cleaning the tank every week. She told me that something similar happened to her first fish, but it was an accident. I said, "that was fine, because no one knew. But how can you let this happen again?"

What really bothered me was both the kids and the parents' solution was to.... buy new fishes. Then I got quite pissed, mainly at the parents for not having these simple concepts of taking responsibilities. Even fucking 閃電傳真機 taught that!! All of them have no consideration in whether or not they are good pet owners! Aunt just blames that it is the kid who wanted it in the first place (sorry! it is you who didn't bring forward this msg to her before you swipe that credit card) And don't even bring out that bullshit bad Feng Shui thing about empty fish tank.

I know, I know... they are just goldfishes. But if you don't train your kids to take responsibilities in small things, how can you expect them to do so for more important things in the future? And I know I need to have tolerance for my aunt... but if it's not right; then it's not right.. regardless. Of course, I wasn't as flamboyant when I was advising them to think twice before buying.

I am truly grateful and proud to have parents like mine. I really thought my dad was a picky and sometimes rather mean father. But after staying here, all the small and tedious things that I got "gee gut"/ scolded for before... all came out in this house and I really couldn't stand them. It is like he wrote me a lot of cheques as I grew up, and I am now able to cash them in. I really took it for granted. And Mom, hands down, awesome... not a "law saw" mom!

Can't believe an extended trip like this has allowed me to reflect on these things, and connect them together. Truly wonderful.