yet another not-so-ordinary sunday

yes, i'm here at the office -- working. it is during these days that i really appreciate my family. that i really miss them. the light banter, the meals together, and just being home...!

early this morning, i was lucky that my mom woke me up (i would've been late for work had she not thought to do so). when i got out of my room, i found my parents having breakfast so they asked me to join them. during the meal, we were talking about my nieces. how cacay sleeps beside my dad because she has a hard time sleeping when she's beside her sisters, how yesterday bea immediately got her shoes when she was asked by my dad if she wanted to go with him, and other anecdotes (is my term right?) here and there. after a while, i already had to prepare for work but somehow i couldn't make myself leave the dining table. i really wanted more time with my parents, but i know that i have to report for work so i just kicked myself for a reality check.

at that moment, i realized how i miss my family so much. and i also realized that i am a very lucky person to have parents who love me so much. parents who are still here with me. who support me in my endeavors. who always take care of me. who look after my needs even if i don't appreciate them as much as i should. i admit -- there were times when i don't agree with their decisions because i believed they were irrational. but i understand them better now. i know that they just wanted me to grow into a responsible person. i can honestly say that at the back of my mind, i have always known. it's just that i have been very selfish before. therefore my feelings would get hurt when i didn't get what i wanted. now, i'm enlightened. i guess these are times when you appreciate the people you love.

to Nanay and Tatay: i love you! ;)