i had an eventful long weekend. i went home to my dad's province to attend a family reunion. well, he has 12 other siblings and only 8 were available during the event. some of my cousins also were there but only a handful of them. they are planning a grand reunion in april next year on my lola's 90th birthday. wow! its difficult to get them all together. some will still come from the US and some from Canada. it's just wonderful to see them altogether after a long long time.

as for the other relatives, i hardly could understand the introductions moreso what was going on as they were using the native dialect - ilokano. unfortunately, i wasn't able to learn it. my mom practically banned using it around the house. i guess she was afraid it could affect our word pronounciation. aside from the fact that she hated anything that has to do with ilokano. one of the reasons also why i was not close to my dad's relatives.

now that i've grown, and that i haven't been in speaking terms with my mom. i took the liberty to get to know them. these people that my dad loved. them that my dad would do everything, sacrifice even his own family just to please them. they were great though. imperfect but still great. they maybe too close to each other to a fault. i just hope i had more time to be with them and get to know them better. i guess i just have to be contented with the time God gave us this past weekend. if He will permit then maybe some more time with them next year.

it was also fun to get to spend time with my dad. after everything that has happened to our family...i believe that it was time for old wounds to heal. i've finally accepted that he has a new life. i met his new gf and my half-sister. she's pretty and looks just like me when i was her age. i am just happy that someone is making my dad happy. i wish the same for my mom. if only she was less bitter and more accepting. sigh...

Currently listening to: didn't know i was looking for love - ebtg
Currently reading: the rule of four - thomason&caldwell
Currently feeling: refreshed
Posted by princess_bride on November 30, 2005 at 10:12 AM | 6 danced with me
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Comment posted on December 1st, 2005 at 03:32 AM
too bad you don't know ilokano that well. holla me when you need help. hehehe.
On Friday night, i'll be going down to Pangasinan to attend to the wedding of one of cousins. It would be like a semi-family reunion and it would be one helluva event! hehehe.
Have a nice day! :) :)
Comment posted on December 1st, 2005 at 07:58 AM
yeah, too bad nga balong. but its never too late to learn right? hehehe...have fun on your semi-reunion. ;-)

MAGIcAL (guest)

Comment posted on November 30th, 2005 at 07:30 PM
wawa naman half-sister mo... dugtungan ba naman ng "looks just like me when i was her age". :-D
Comment posted on December 1st, 2005 at 07:59 AM
hehehe....bakit sya kawawa? she's lucky to look like moi! ;-)

cheaptomato (guest)

Comment posted on November 30th, 2005 at 10:43 AM
Question: How do you know your mom is bitter? Answer: Takes one to know one. Hahaha! Peace g!
Comment posted on November 30th, 2005 at 10:54 AM
ikaw talaga. ang hilig magtanong ng mga mahirap sagutin. wehhh...hindi po ako bitter. hmppp!

how do i know she is bitter? i just know. i will share with you the answers one of these days. ;-)