Rise & Shine.

Today seemed to be an ordinary day, but my mom decided to change things up a bit by taking me and herself to my dad's work where both my dad and brother were working.
My dad owns a bakery factory that specializes in Mexican bread and other foods.
His factory is based in Santa Fe Springs and his products are shipped out to various school districts, some markets, and get this, a prison.

I never realized just how hard my dad works. He would always say in Korean how he never had even five minutes to sit down and relax.
And he lived up to what he said.
The minute I walked into the factory he said a quick "hi" and zoomed right past me to direct the man driving around a lifting machine.

My brother helps my dad out a few days of the week and earns a little extra cash. He does most of the bookkeeping and supervises the workers.

It's mind-boggling to think that my dad runs this business all on his own. I don't think he even realizes what an immaculate job he is doing and the level of success that he has built for himself and our family.
I respect him so much.

As immigrants from Korea, they knew they would struggle to get on their feet, but my parents made something of themselves. Sure, they may have immigrated to America at a young age, but to hear and watch their success is so captivating and more than motivating.
















Your corner bakery--factory.