Extended Family

This began with the salutation "Dear Bella", but was not pursued because of the inevitable intrusion of the 'teachy-preachy' voice - boring, and well - she's much smarter than that, and should be receiving something far more fun - shortly.
Mel called yesterday. Her phone calls are an event in itself, since she is just discovering the translation of her thoughts into her day-to-day dialogue. In fact, THAT was what her call was about: how No, she is NOT the same person as she was in high school, that Yes she is discovering that she has a voice that is actually funny and interesting (sounds eerily familiar). Way to go, swell-Mel
Ate JJ & Co. are due at around 4PM. Most hopefully, post-PAGASA 2008 the visitation rhythm will establish itself. It's been TOO long actually, since the last one - and admittedly, without the logistics of the asawa* and the flirtation with being established Canadians, this rhythm could have been in full swing by now. But no regrets, no excuses - the Fatalism finds its way; 'it all happens for a reason, in its own time'. Now THAT'S a very very familiar tune.

*Tagalog for Spouse, male or female