Eve with the family!

The reason why I am still fighting.

I'm the kid who have parents that don't nag, don't give a damn, and most probably couldn't care less about where you'll end up in life. Some of you will think that I'm the luckiest person on earth to have so much freedom in the choices I make because you're unhappy about the constant nagging and curfews your parents impose on you ; about how they control every bit of your life and get upset when you didn't do well for your papers. You just don't know how lucky you are.

Despite not growing up in a loving direct family, I am exposed to the family bonds my relatives build around us. Weekly gatherings and constant calls to check on us really made us felt like we were a part of something. We got reprimanded when we didn't do as well for our papers, nagged at when we got into trouble in school. It just felt like, people still care about me and my siblings. And it's also the reason why we're now all grown up but independent, morally conscious and most probably respectable people in the future.

I am thankful for having a family tree forest of such close bonds. So what better way to spend the eve of christmas with all of them? Just hearing their laughter brings a smile to my face. I just like to be around people who believe in family bonds.

Our tiny Christmas tree LOL

One of the goodies!

Aunt's log cake!!!!

Grandmother with our Santa little helper, Adelia

Humans all around! (Oh that's me with Adelia!)

They played some games as well! Random shots of game times!

Everyone is just laughing away and having fun! It was pretty hilarious to see everyone including the adults get in action and join the games organized by some of the cousins!

Teamwork game!

Guess who am I game

Pictionary, Village 72 style!

The onlookers... lol. (That's my 5th aunt btw)

With that, we concluded the night with a family countdown and slept with a smile on our faces. Here's my wishing note on the Christmas tree.

Before I end the post, I want to send a shoutout to my siblings, Jonathan and Dorothy, for being so strong and always making me proud. Without the both of you, I would have not fight so far and long. I would have given up because I had nothing to fight for but just myself, and at that time, myself was not a good enough reason to fight for. But being the eldest really forced me into many shit that I myself could never believed that I went through. Although we did not have the life we always wanted while growing up, I hope you both use this experience to become stronger and fuel yourself up for more setbacks in the future. This way, we won't be afraid of anything else that comes next because nothing could have been worst than what we have went through already. Most importantly,when it comes to decision making, there's no fixed right or wrong choice. You can make whatever decisions you want as long as you are able to justify for that (remember to always stick to your OWN morals). Lastly, never forget our bond as siblings, the shit we went through together, and always protect each other.

Choos

My forever baby brother <3

Beloved Sister!

Merry Christmas, hope you all have a good one!