Post 1: No Appreciation

My son has no appreciation for anything. I deigned to make *Japanese* food like the accepting and multicultural person that I am. Not only does he not care that I made effort to embrace *his* heritage, he also barely ate any of it. His mind was evidently elsewhere.
I understand that it is difficult for him, we just moved to a different country where they speak a language he cannot read (he is fluent in speaking though he refuses to learn to write) and his *father* is no longer around, but I am trying my best and I wish he would show some appreciation. It was mainly his decision to move to Japan, after all.
But Teriyaki Tofu with Udon noodles turned out very well. I think I used a little too much ginger but Noll did not complain. I might add sesame seeds next time. Purely for the aesthetic. But then I could upload pictures and share the recipe too. I could borrow my boss’s camera. We have a few at work and as I have the inventory list, no one would know. Especially, since one was recently broken. I could use its replacement… My boss has… Other things occupying his mind right now.
Like his new assistant… Who is just a hassle, really. She has no skills. It was a pity hire. Hopefully she will not last long. Don’t perceive my honesty as being mean, I only have the company's future in mind. I have been working here for almost ten years now, watched and helped it grow, so I have little patience for amateurs. She is paid the same hourly rate as I am too, which is quite frankly ridiculous. My boss obviously has no appreciation for my skills.
But I can deal with that. Work is work and I’ve watched many come and go over the years. I will outlast this newbie.
At least she can make tea. The newbie is not *that* bad. Compared to my son that is. I still cannot get over how many leftovers I have from the Udon noodles! They took almost an hour to make! I cooked the tofu long and slow to ensure the flavour infused.
Hope that his mood gets better over the next few days. He met some girl at school apparently.
Love,

Lynn

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