The Immigrant Life

The Immigrant Life

Eight Misfortunes That Brought Me Luck!

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Dec 31, 2020
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I used to feel insulted when people say I’m lucky.
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Because whether they mean to or not—it feels like a backhanded compliment belittling all my hard work.
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All those sleepless nights that I spent working, only to get up 4 hours later to make the most of the day.
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All those parties and gatherings I didn’t go to just to do the work nobody want…

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