I was born in 1992; of course one of the big family stories that year is about my birth. My mom said that when they were in the hospital, I came to this world very quickly. They were so happy and they couldn’t wait to see me. She said I looked just like my father. I am 12 years younger than my sister, so everyone was so surprised but also very happy. I believe my sister was also very delighted that she got such a little sister.

Lots of relatives came to visit me and joined the feast celebrating the first month of my life. I didn’t remember at all for sure, but my parents told me it was a really mirthful and unforgettable day. It’s regrettable that they didn’t take any pictures of the celebration.

Besides my birth, there was another big event. My parents bought their first house! They didn’t have their own house until I was born because before then they couldn’t save enough money for a house. They worked so hard in order to have a home which belongs to them and finally they made it. My dad said it was one of his achievements in his life. Although the house is not big, they got it on their own. By the way, we still live in this house, which is small but full of memories…