2 posts tagged “family”
My father and I call each other Hutsai. It's a term of endearment that we share between us. In Chinese, Hutsai is a rough translation of "good food." Now, you may ask why do we refer to each other as good food?
Well, my father has been a good provider so it's okay for me to make that allusion. But me? Well, today I'd like to believe I am.
However, when we started calling each other that, I was not earning yet. I remember, my mother (whom we also call Baliling---this is another interesting story) one time served us her new recipe, and we (my father, brother, and I) all agreed that it was super delicious. Papa then blurted, "hu-tsai!" The expression stuck with us through these years.
Hutsai turned 72 last Wednesday (November 7). When we asked how he would like to spend his day, he said that this time, he wanted some peace and quiet with Baliling---no party, just them together.
Later that day, I asked them again how they spent their day together, Baliling said that they went driving around (yes, at 72, he still drives) and just talking. Reminiscing maybe. It warms my heart to know that after all these years, they still seek each other's company and find refuge in each other. And they still have a good conversation, and yes lots of laughter, too, going between them.
I carry their joy and love with me wherever I go, and because of that I have lots of joy and love to share, too. I know my brother feels the same. I pray that they continue that way, and that Hutsai remain a strong inspiration in our family for always.
Again, happy birthday, Hutsai. We love you very much!
Yes! It just is, and I think it's gonna be better in the coming days.
I am hopeful this year particularly. Why? No particular reason that I can pinpoint. It's all about feelings... For a start, I just feel that I'm going to travel overseas this year. For a vacation, of course. For work? Well, I may consider. ;)
I'm excited for my kids who are going to big school this school year. We've been to the school a couple of times, and already, I like its campus. It has swings, tree houses where students can sit on a windy hot afternoon, or on warm rainy days (yey!). There's a basketball court and a water fountain too. Even the nursery rooms are colorful and comfy. I'm almost sure Rago will have a good balance of play and academics there. I have yet to see the elementary rooms, where Gabo will be in one.
My husband, who has always been supportive of me, is as supportive as ever. He helps me with my things at work, even including me in their meetings and workshops to give me more insights in a manufacturing corporate world. I need that experience for the kind of work that I do these days. His company is going to workshop for IS0 14000, and I'm gonna be in it. Cool, isn't it?
For the most part, I blog for a living. I also manage a conference directory website. I have a lot of plans for my business sites, and I will start to make them happen this year.
I like it when I'm hopeful about things because I'm more empathetic, more compassionate, and definitely more patient! :-D
You will read about me and the stuff that I care and worry about, the things that get me going and frustrated, and the activities that I wish I could start doing. So, stay tuned! ;)
