https://padlet.com/chastbusto/storysequel_thornton Alternative ending to "Two Kinds" by Amy Tan en-us 2017-08-07 00:46:08 UTC 2017-08-07 22:46:24 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Hearts.png https://padlet.com/chastbusto/storysequel_thornton/wish/180225126 Eventually, I had kids of my own, a healthy baby girl and boy. They are my pride and joy. I now understand the strictness of my mother. I see her in my children and I sometimes catch myself imitating her strict discipline methods. Despite this, I don't want to be as hard on them as my mother was with me. I dont want to pressure them to become someone they're not. My first born, Yuan is an intelligent child, he always wants to learn. He is a math prodigy. My second born, Becky, is really creative she always want to paint and draw. She is very skillful in the arts. Now that I am about to pass away, I am leaving them with all the love I can wholeheartedly give. I owe my life to them, my two kinds of children.]]> 2017-08-07 02:08:11 UTC https://padlet.com/chastbusto/storysequel_thornton/wish/180225126 https://padlet.com/chastbusto/storysequel_thornton/wish/180225217 I paused momentarily and collected my thoughts. I immediately stood from my place and went into shock.
So then I frantically called my father and told him about my revelation and then after that, I was surprisingly calm.
I tried to understand the two parts of the song wholeheartedly and imprinted it to myself.
The two songs were a reflection of my life, almost signifying everything I have been feeling the past few years before my mother past away.
I looked back at the hardships I terribly experienced in the past. I swore to myself to never repeat the same mistakes again. 
Few years have passed, and I slowly fixed myself wherein I began to not take small things for granted and to know the limits of my capabilities.]]> 2017-08-07 02:08:55 UTC https://padlet.com/chastbusto/storysequel_thornton/wish/180225217 https://padlet.com/chastbusto/storysequel_thornton/wish/180225336 After the death of my mother, I immediately pursued my newfound passion for playing the piano. I began to love it so dearly that I composed my own peice and dedicated it to my parents. I played the piano as often as I could. This made me realize that music could help me to work passionately. One day, I decided to open a music studio of my own. Unexpectedly, I met a man whose interests were similar to mine. He would go to the studio daily and after some time, I realized that this man was the son of Sir Chong, the old blind man who taught me how to play the piano when I was younger. Soon after, Sean Chong and I began to work with each other from time to time, which then slowly descended into a small business. We then started to talk about different projects that would help promote the business. His passion for art and my passion for music fit together like two halves of the same piece.]]> 2017-08-07 02:10:05 UTC https://padlet.com/chastbusto/storysequel_thornton/wish/180225336 https://padlet.com/chastbusto/storysequel_thornton/wish/180225425 When Jing-Mei came home from her mother's funeral, she felt the urge to play the piano her mim returned to her. As Jing-Mei played, She suddenly felt very nostalgic about her time with her mom. After playing the piano, she went to her dad she couldn't help, but regret not apologizing to her mom for what she said. As a form of saying sorry to her  mother as well as grieving for her I started playing the piano more often. 5 years later, she met a guy from an orchestra she watched. They later become close friend a relationship blossomed between them.As a remembrance of her mom she eagerly wanted to train her kids to become a prodigy immediately]]> 2017-08-07 02:10:51 UTC https://padlet.com/chastbusto/storysequel_thornton/wish/180225425 https://padlet.com/chastbusto/storysequel_thornton/wish/180225496 I practiced my piano skills hard at home when I thought about joining a talent show so I could play again. I carefully looked for a talent show near my place, it was hard. I go to my mother's grave regularly and ask for guidance. I rehearse my piece very diligently for the show. After two months, the show started and I anxiously waited for my turn. When it was finally my turn to perform, I prayed silently to my mom, offering my performance to her. I passionately and happily played my piece "Pleading Child" and "Perfectly Contented". I won second place. When I went home, I placed my medal beside my mom's picture and faintly smiled by the gratitude I felt for my mom for all the nagging and bickering she has done for me, wanting the best for me.]]> 2017-08-07 02:11:42 UTC https://padlet.com/chastbusto/storysequel_thornton/wish/180225496 https://padlet.com/chastbusto/storysequel_thornton/wish/180225549 A few days later realizing that the "Pleading Child" and "Perfectly Contented" are the two kinds of one piece, I went to a piano academy. I immediately begged thr professor to teach me how to play the piano. Now, I am determined to learn the piano. Everyday I go to the piano academy to learn new songs and fulfill my mothers goal for me successful. As I practice everyday and night, I came to understand new things that I should have known before. I  am now determind to dedicate a song for my dear mother. A few months have past and I can now play the piano gracefully, but until now I can still remember my mothers wish for me. Now in the 21st century , I have successfuly fulfilled my mother's dream that has now become mine. I aspire to share it to everyone who seeks help in knowing the right path in the future. I have inspired young people to achieve their dreams and never be hindered by anyone and anything. My mother in heaven I just want to say I'm sorry and I will always love you.]]> 2017-08-07 02:12:04 UTC https://padlet.com/chastbusto/storysequel_thornton/wish/180225549