Cinema guy: What movie?
Me: The Thing.
Cinema guy: *clicks* Are you 18?
Me: Uh oh. *panics* Umm. *looks at friend and thinks* Wait...*epic realisation* Yea, I am 18.
Cinema guy: *gives are-you-sure look*
Me: *goes into ecstatic mode* Hahaha. YEAH, I'm EIGHTEEN!! Woots! *smiles as wide as I can*
Cinema guy: O......kay.
Haha. Last Friday, I went to watch this semi-horror movie called The Thing (which wasn't really horror actually) and apparently it was rated 18 probably because of the blood and goriness of it. And the conversation above was my first 'duh' moment when I realised that I actually have turned 18! I know it's very ordinary for youngsters to go for 18 movies (tsk.tsk), but I guess there's just this satisfying feeling inside me that is somewhat proud of myself. 18 sounds so...old and mature. Ah, well. It's not too bad. Turning 20 - now THAT would be unbelievable.
It was my first birthday in KL and it was GREAT! Parents flew over to celebrate so I don't think I could have had it any better! I've thought about the idea of celebrating birthdays with friends or college mates and I have nothing against it but for me, I feel happiest with family, really! And I guess when us teens get older, sometimes we start to stray away from family and hang out with friends more or what others might call 'having a social life'. Peer influence can be pretty strong these days but I think it's still up to the individual however he or she wants to live her life. Cheh. :)
Time flew by SO fast. Ice cream cake from Baskin and Robbins was sooo good and karaoke at Red Box was fun - made me realise how much songs have been out since I last really karaoke-ed. We also went on a food spree which was just the BEST but basically the accumulation of everything we did made my weekend :D. Thank you mommy and papa for a birthday filled with love and joy! I feel like the luckiest daughter on earth. It couldn't have been more perfect and I hope you had as much fun as I did :)
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| Discovered the awesome and famous Chinese food at Lot 10! |
Oh yes, another thing that was different this year was how long I've been away from my normal environment. Aside from the obvious differences, I realised a subtle contrast between being an only child and not I guess. I used to get quite mad at people who'd just jump to conclusions when you say you're an only child - they'll either have that hidden scrutiny in their eyes or just outwright say, "Oooooooohhhhh, no wonder la." And my mind'll start wondering: No wonder what? We just met. Does being an only child make THAT much of a difference until you act like you know EVERYTHING about me?
Haha. Woopsy, a slight rant there. But as the encounters increased, I learnt to give people a break - stereotypes and generalisations are inevitable and there is some truth behind it sometimes. I take a step back and I see society only focusing on the negative side of things. Yes, in a way, maybe we do get more attention and more attached to parents but if we learn to not throw tantrums and act mature just like any other child, I don't see anything too wrong in having a closer relationship with our folks. Yes, some of us can be spoilt brats but some of us can also NOT be. I know how too much pampering can be very bad and I don't deny the fact that it is indeed present in some families. But. Not. All.
I think living with siblings is a beautiful thing and people should be thankful for having brothers and sisters who will always be there for you coz it's in their blood! (: I think that being an only child is also a beautiful thing - instead of fearing the labels of mommy and daddy's child, EMBRACE it. Having been gone for pretty long, the stark clarity in my folks' endless love overwhelms and I think it is a blessing we shouldn't be ashamed of.
On a side note, say hello to my baby brother WYATT all the way in Montana!!! He decided to see the world on the 15th of October 2011 and is now being loved by a wonderful wonderful family. I got this picture along with a birthday email my grandparents sent me so I was just bursting with joy! Adowable!
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| I'm a proud sista! :D |
Not forgetting a shout out to my sister Suzanah whose birthday was on the 12th! She is officially a teenager at 13 and as my host mom would say, they'll be A LOT of things happening in the house these coming years. Oh yes there will be. Stay your cheerful self Suzanah! Loves!
Having said all that, I guess the only thing left to say is : Hi, I have three people in my family and I am an only child. I have a host family of six people in Montana whom I love dearly just like true family. Haha. Yes, my parents do love me very dearly... Just like YOUR parents. Don't worry, I don't get too lonely, I think hanging out with my parents is pretty cool actually. After all, they did raise us since birth, don't you think? No, I wouldn't think I'd wish for a brother or a sister. I think it's an amazing thing but then again, maybe the Big Guy wanted this for a reason. Perhaps he wanted this to be my driving force to prove people wrong and work all the much harder to show society who I truly am even if everyone else has an upper hand.
You'll never know.
It just might be working *wink*
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