God does work in mysterious ways. I like to think of myself as a realist, but in all honesty I'm probably more of a pessimist than a realist- at least when it comes to my life. I try to be everyone's cheerleader except my own. There are some days where I think I'm never going to get it together and there is no light at the end of this tunnel. When the going gets tough, I say a little prayer and have faith that Someone is listening.
Just when I start to think no one heard my prayers, something or someone comes along to brighten my day and it makes such a big difference in my outlook. I literally feel like the weight of the world was lifted off of me, even for just a moment.
Last night was one of those moments. I finally had the night off at Macy's and was looking forward to going straight home from my first job and cleaning up the house a bit when my cousin told me about a family get-together that was kinda happening last minute. I knew I owed my cousin cupcakes, so I figure now was a better time than any to pay up. When I got to her house there was a feast ready and waiting for all of us: chicken adobo, pancit, AND Auntie Precy's now-famous lumpia - some of my favorites! More cousins and friends started to drop in and before we realized it we were drunk/pretty buzzed, playing video games, eating, and enjoying each other's company.
It has been a long time since I felt that light and care-free. It may have been also due to the 4 cups of Weed Tea that I drank, but still...right now I'm feeling that Life is pretty sweet.
And those cousin times will now and always be known as "Just Cuz". SO much fun. :)
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