The Big Decision
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Every decision you make in life is important, because the decisions you make in life, dictate the life you lead. When I first arrived in America I made a decision to live away form the Chinese community. I rented a room somewhere in the middle of Anaheim with a Family. I didn’t have friends. And I didn’t speak very much English. I couldn’t communicate with anybody. It was very hard! My decision to stay away from the Chinese community was not because I didn’t like being around Chinese people. It was because I knew I would Love to be around Chinese people too much! I was afraid. I knew I would feel so comfortable with them that I might not make the necessary adjustments to transition myself into an American. I didn’t want to take the chance of not learning the langrage or not learning American culture. I know I am Chinese and I forever will be Chinese. I didn’t need to learn about that! But being an American: that was new to me. I wanted to immerse myself in this.
In school, during classes I would sit in the front row as close to the teacher as I possibly could so that I could listen closely and watch the teacher’s lips. When I got home from school I would turn on the television and Threes Company would be on. I could hear the laugh tracks, but I could not understand what was so funny. Back then I didn’t understand anything, and it was like this all day and everyday for a very long time. I was lonely! At the time I thought about looking for another room to rent with a family from Hong Kong, because I missed home so much. But I wanted to be an American! So I stuck with it.
Things got better for me as I learned better English. I fit in and made friends. Now I feel as American as I do Chinese. In life every time you make a decision, the effect of your decision follows. My decision in coming to the America was the best decision I have ever made! And the effect of being in America was beyond greatness! This Country accepts me as I am, a willful Italian in a little Chinese woman’s body! This Country also embraces me with my Entrepreneurial spirit, and allows me to grow and flourish. It gives me the freedom to be the best person I can be! It is said that the higher we climb on the ladder of life the more critical our decisions become. That is true in the sense that I do have to make many more important decisions as I continue to grow. But never will there be a decision that is more critical for me than the one I made many years ago. To come to America, the land of the Free.
Giovanna Garcia
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Great to read about adversity at work. I think we all can relate with you Giovanna, everyday we make decisions that reflect our character…and being the best person we can be says it all.
Great Blog
Thanks,
Craig Johnson
I have to say that I admire your determination very much. I can only imagine how hard that experience was for you. Most of the time people give up on a lot smaller things. I’m guilty of it too. But I’ll remember this story to remind me and inspire me when I feel like I can’t do it any more. Thank you!
Just think where we would be right now if you hadn’t made that decision and stuck to it! We love listening and learning from you. You are a great inspiration to all of us!
Dear Craig J.
I am always happy to know that someone related to me, becasue that tells me I made a connection. Here is to another day of “Being the best person we can be!” I am happy to read your comment, come back anytime.
Take care,
Giovanna Garcia
Dear Stella
Thank You for reading my blog. It is so good to know that I have giving you a story that will served as a remind of determination for you. Keep coming back.
See you,
Giovanna Garcia
Dear Lou in Wi
I am so happy to know that I inspired you. That is my mission! Come back anytime.
Giovanna Garcia
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