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Family Ties: Aunts, Uncles & Cousins

I recently asked my uncle how he felt when his son was just born. “Were you nervous being a father now? Nervous about having to carry a baby.” He said not really, and then I realised my baby cousin (I … Continue reading

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Birthday Cakes: The More Candles the Merrier

I may repeat this a lot but I have very caring aunts and uncles who keep me sane. They do so much for us, are really supportive and I wish everyone could have close knit families like this. Even if … Continue reading

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I Lucked Out

In other areas of my life I may gripe and feel like I have a raw deal, and feel extreme anxiety over why things are the way they are, but in one area I sometimes feel on top of the … Continue reading

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Feeling Giddy with Happiness on New Year’s Day

After my dreary post on New Year’s eve, I went over to my aunt’s place for our annual family New Year’s eve party and had a blast!  We talked about strange things like the Mayan prediction that the world is … Continue reading

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Home Grown Bananas

My uncle A brought us bananas. They were from another uncle E (his brother) who grows the plant in his home. I seriously have the best uncles. Every few months we get a supply when the fruits ripen. They are … Continue reading

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My Definition of Family

Since I need to inject some new life into my blog, I thought I should start sharing information about the little trips I have taken.   I will start, in my next post, with my last trip which was taken … Continue reading

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