Ripe Women
Yesterday we had a little family gathering. Well, it was expected to be "little" but apparently a lot of people came. We almost had not enough food for everyone. It was pretty hectic. Things just got worst since my sisters and I weren't exactly housewife material at all. Many elderly people came and young people as well. The family on my father's side came earlier than the rest during the gathering, and I have to admit that it was really awkward and I was really nervous. For some reason, I could not think of anything to do. I am not very close to my father's side of the family. Maybe I did panic a little, but then I took out Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island and read it. Felt a bit better. Then when things got busy, I had to shun myself in the kitchen and help. When my mother's side of the family came, the gathering got a little more relaxed. I am not sure why but I have always been closer to my mother's side of the family. It is like they ...