I am from the mountains of Laos,
the framlands of Thailand,
the great lakes of Saint Paul, Minnesota,
and the gold rush of Sacramento
I am from the noodles,
rice, home cooked meals, vegetables,
fast food meals, hot peppers,
curry noodles, steamed duns, and sticky rice
I am from playing soccer with my cousins,
to the colorful rides of the State Fair,
the big indoor stores of Arden Fair Mall,
and the wind blowing sea of the Monterey Bay
I am from the big family parties,
the crowded streets of Chinatown,
the yelling and laughing of family picnics,
and the decorations of birthday parties
