Just last weekend, I got into the BIGGEST argument with my mom. We talked about my career as a Marine and everything I wanted to do. Obviously, coming back home to Saipan is not something I want to do. CRISIS HERE, CRISIS THERE, CRISIS EVERYWHERE!! Why in the world would I want to come back to this environment. Well, I told my mom I didn’t’ want to come back… BOOOOOM!! She exploded in the car. I was confused! I thought she wanted me to live a different life, have better things, meet greater expectations. Little did I know, she was hurt. She told me that just hearing what I said pierced her, and she didn’t know what she did wrong to deserve it. She asked if she was a good mother, or if she hurt me in some way. She was afraid, but the truth is, I don’t need anyone one to be afraid for me when I already am. But, she’s right, and she’s my mother. She wins this round fair and square, and I will come back … Eventually.