To those whose past meets their present,

On Monday and Tuesday, I got the chance to work with an artist who I met many years ago back at Franconia Sculpture Park in Minnesota. It was such a delightful treat to see this artist. She was born in Taiwan and came to the U.S. in 1977, I think that is what she said. My ears are not too good at listening even though I try really hard. The minute I got out of the car she gave me a hug and said, "Oh, so skinny! Are you doing this intentionally or unintentionally? Before you look so healthy!" For a minute, I thought that she had just talked to my parents about how healthy I was before and plus she's my parents' age too. I just love this woman! She's so goofy and cracks jokes left and right. She reminds me of the Asian couture woman on the Incredibles. I wish that everyone could meet her because of her contagious energy.

Helping her install her artwork reminded me why I enjoy doing art. You just never know what you will come up with. Also, helping her increased my arm muscles. I am working on my upper body strength even though it is not doing push-ups or the damn plank.

I hope you get a chance to meet up with someone from your past that gives you love.

Dwelling and smiling about my past,
My-Linh

P.S. The word "healthy" to Asians equals chubby and the artist's favorite color is red.