Mandala is not my real name. I have chosen this name because I like to draw this kind of painting. I was original from Buddha arts - every step is fine, repeat it and you will see a beautiful pattern.
If I had foreseen the hardship that I will face, I am not sure if I would choose this path. But here in this book, the least I can do is be honest. I want to show you the real path I have taken to become who I am today.
I was born in Guangzhou, China, in a hospital where my mom worked. I was the second baby my mom carried, and also a single child.
My family members loved me and still do today. My dad and mom both love me dearly, my uncles and aunts show their love and keep me entertained as much as they can. I have one picture of my cousin and I playing with a watermelon together. To this day, watermelon is my favorite fruit.
On the hardest days when I was abroad, I knew at least I can go home in the worst case scenario. That makes everything ok.
To this day I always look back. If my family never believed in me, it would be a bigger challenge for me to believe in myself.
With the safety net they have built up, I can forever be a wandering child, knowing that no matter what challenges I face, there will always be a home to return to.
I met my husband, John, college. He is Caucasian, and I am Asian. There is not much of a chance we are blood related. Over the years, we have grown closer and closer together. A soul mate you might say. We share everything, all of our achievements and challenges. We talk on sunny days and days when shit hits the fan.
The magical thing is, we always fix it together. We are always looking for better ways and more efficient ways to resolve problems.
Right now, it is a nice sunny winter day and I am sitting here writing on my laptop while my husband is working out. My mom and our one year old son, Ryker, are having a nap. I have all the goals in my heart and have a clear path and confidence to achieve them.
None of the small things bother me. With a healthy body and a cup of coffee, my life is a true gift that is worth living.
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