happiness

i'm happy about alot of other things in my life.

Happy that my parents are very happy together now, with few quarrels. Pa helps out with easy household chores every now & then, unlike the MCP he used to be. He's always home these days, keeping ma company and showing his concern to his 4 kids - always asking whether we ate or not. A vast difference compared to the past when he was the mighty King and always too busy to care. Ma's still always blur, still very blunt & tactless, but pa has grown to slowly accept it and not get upset like he used to. maybe menopause? hee.

Their relationship ain't one that's lovey-dovey and sweet like what i thought every couple should have. it's more of one that's held together becos of the 4 children they have. they never held hands nor look into each other's eyes with that kind of love i so think is THE key. they never say "i love you"; at least not that i heard of it before. it's a traditional one held by values called commitment and tolerance. and they're still together to this day - almost 30 years.

pa should retire soon in a few years i think. age is catching up; we're beginning to feel it and worry for him. ma too - she can't carry heavy things anymore. but seeing both of them getting along better than before just makes me feel good all over. i'm happy. for them.

Going through the worst phase in life really makes one grow up eventually. Patience gets trained, Expections gets a reality check while Temper takes a dip.

suddenly the spectacles through which i live my life becomes alot more clear now.

or maybe it's just that i finally have had enough rest. :)