Back Home, Back to Work
I’m back home and back to work after a week in Ipoh for my grandma’s funeral. Somehow, things seem different. I can’t really place what it is but it’s just a feeling. I’m aware I was moody this morning but I tried my best to be cheerful at the office. I find myself trying to get occupied cause I’ll start getting all emotional if my thoughts wanders to my grandma. Didn’t know I missed her that much.
I’m really glad I got to spend an entire week in Ipoh with the family. In the past I always go back home for short visits. Usually not more than a couple of days. This time I got to spend more time with my grandpa. He’s really sad and will cry every now and then whenever he thinks of grandma. I got to spend time with my brother, uncles and aunts too. But most importantly I got to spend the entire week with my dad. Dad has been away ever since he and mum divorced. I only see him when he comes back a few years once.
I’m also glad that I got to know my cousins better. Now that they’ve all in their teens, it’s easier to have decent conversations with them. Okay, not really decent conversations since we made fun and bullied each other most of the time but we had fun. I went to support my cousin, Joshua, at his school music variety show organised by the school band to raise funds. He plays the trumpet (I think that’s what it’s called), the glockenspiel and the keyboard. Yes, he is talented. And cheeky. By the way, my brother and I are alumni of the school. I’m really proud at how far the school band has progressed. When I left school, it was only a small band of not more than 20 with the dorky blue uniform. Now they are a military class band with a Power Rangers-like uniform. It looks cool. Believe me.
I got to know that Joanna, Joshua’s sister has a blog! This girl has talents for writing. She sure knows how to express herself in writing. I got tagged by her and I have to blog about my perfect dream girl. How on earth am I gonna do that? I have such low expectations… ahem… Anyway, that’s another story for another day.
Somehow, grandma’s death has brought the family together closer. I believe everyone felt supported and loved. Perhaps it’s grandma overlooking us and guiding us. Thanks grandma.
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