David Chiu

Today I received an email from my mom telling me, my brothers and sister that we forgot my dad’s birthday. I feel horrible. Especially since all us kids have moved out of the house and this was probably my father’s first birthday alone with just my mother. My mom said they went out to eat Chinese buffet (my dad’s favorite restaraunt) and the waitresses sang Happy Birthday in Chinese to him. I really wish I could have been there. I miss my family. I only really get to see my whole family once a year during the holidays. It’s either Thanksgiving or Christmas. It makes it harder now that I’m married because we have to split our time between Heather’s family and my family. We both miss our families and it’s nice to be home either at my parents house, or at the farm (Heather’s family).

One of my hopes is that I could soon “make it” as an actor and be at a place where we could help take care of both our families. I also want to make my parents proud - to prove to them that I really can do this “acting” thing and be successful. As my parents know I have been chasing dreams all my life. Hopefully one day I will achieve them. I guess this is what my parents wanted for me because my father gave me the Chinese name of Chiu Da-Wei meaning “reaching for the top”. (it’s funny because when Heather and I talk about this she says she wishes they named me “GETTING to the top” or “ACHIEVING success” instead of just “reaching”).

Tomorrow my sister will be in town visiting. I look forward to it. My sister and I don’t get to spend a lot of time together. She’s the youngest and I’m the oldest. I also tend to be over-protective since I always picture her as my “baby” sister. Well she ain’t no baby anymore. She’s graduated and out in the real world. I just hope that maybe I could instill some piece of wisdom or good advice. It’s my Chinese side coing out. But who am I kidding. I myself need a lot of wisdom and good advice.

I can’t believe I’m 31. Playtime is over.

Ok. I’m gonna shutup now.