Splendid get-togethers..

Chinese New Year has come, and past, at least for the public holidays part.. I sure hope that my family will have one or two more gatherings before the 15 days are all up..

My family get-togethers went on as usual, first day at uncle's, 2nd day at my place and 3rd day at 2nd aunt's. The highlights of our gatherings would be the blackjack session, which will take place throughout the day. Haha. I'd be one of the regulars for everyday. But this year, I sorta took a break during the 2nd day and had this opportunity to talk to one of my aunts. Well, the details I would spare it online here. But I realised that she's going through a difficult time, since when, I don't know. But losing sleep, sleepwalking and some other more serious symptoms shocked me a little. I doubt her family realises the extent of the problem. And I'm glad she told me, that she trust her nephew. But now, I dunno whether to tell my parents or not. Sigh.

However, the experience reinforced my thoughts of late : My aunts and uncles are getting old and realistically, we would never know who'd leave us just like that. Half of them are past 60 already, with the remaining 3 siblings (including my dad) following close behind.

I think many a time they're taken for granted, not that I'm bad to them, but to me, they were just there. But as I realise now, I would treasure them even more. I would want to visit them more often whenever I can. Even if it means just lazing around their house and eating some of their food, haha. But yeah I would. After all, they've doted on me a lot through this 21 yrs. I resolve not to let myself live in regret only when it is too late (like the case of my maternal granny).

Well, and I told myself that in time to come, I would want to organise our CNY gathering, I want it to continue even when the elders are long gone. Now, I already miss the days when all of us cousins would stay at one place for the whole day and play our hearts, sweat and everything out.. I look at the young 4th generation crawling and screaming around my house and I told myself to make sure they'll have the opportunity to meet as often as they can. It'd be a pity if they became only as close as acquaintances..

So I guess I have my New Year resolution out, even if it's for the long term. =)