So, my long weekend with the familia and friends is over. It's amazing how fast time can fly.
And it's sad. Sad to think that everyone is growing up, is getting old. There is always that feeling of emptiness at family gatherings, where on seat is empty, the seat of a cousin who just went to college, an aunt who went traveling, or another cousin that just got married. Sure, their presence might not be there, but you mind knows, your heart knows that there is something missing.
Even as they leave, there are also the people that come into your life. The new baby relatives, the newlyweds of the family, and the new friends.
And then there are the relationships between some family members that are strained to the point that they break. To the point that it's hard to be around them again, because what used to be such a natural, easy, and close bond is now painful. There is uncertainty as to how to act, what to say, if the wounds have healed bitterly, or if they have been forgotten and dismissed, like the non-important news of yesterday.
It breaks my heart everytime I think of all the memories, and the memories that could have been made, if only we'd had it in our hearts to forgive each other - if only we hadn't been foolish enough to create such a rift in our bond. If only.
So moments with your loved ones should be treasured. Treasured, because they are surely the jewels of your memory. You should keep hold of them, and guard them within your heart.
Hmm..so this is my new blog...?
Hello there! (^-^)/
Let me just warn you that my Japanese language skills are very bad right now...I'm just a beginner...
It's raining right now, it rained yesterday too.
Even so, today will be very fun, because alot of my family is coming over to visit.
And my best friend Salmy, who just returned form her mini-trip to New York.
I think she's bringing over clothes...from what she said on our last phone conversation, it sure sounded like it..
Mimmy: Hello?
Salmy's Mom: Do you like pink and black dress better, or do you prefer a sky blue color?
Mimmy: Uh...um...I'm not sure?
Salmy: *gets phone from her mom* We'll just bring both and have you choose.
Mimmy: Okay then....
Salmy and her Mom: *Forget that I am still on the line*
Mimmy: After a while, realizes this and hangs up.