Today has been a rather unlikeable day, considering I'm working until 9:30 and shall go home tonight to study for a math test I surely will fail, which is something I need to NOT happen since I've failed the last two tests. But besides that, my day was somewhat brightened by an unexpected phone call from my cousin.
I've had an interesting relationship with her over the past few years. Growing up, we were inseperable, as I was with all of my cousins. Into our teens we stayed close, but as recent as two or three years ago I've noticed a significant distance between us. Mostly because she prefers to spend every minute of her waking hour with her boyfriend, which is fine and all. That's her decision, but still. I find it extremely upsetting that for three years in a row she has bailed out on Christmas Eve with the family to be with her boyfriend's family. She hasn't come to any parties, any barbecues, any other such gatherings. The last family function she attended was my grandparents' 50th anniversary, which was great that she came. Except, of course, she brought her boyfriend and they ended up leaving the reception about three hours before it was even over.
Especially these past few years, our family has been especially precarious. My uncle Oscar and his wife and kids have preferred to completely isolate themselves from the rest of us over the past few years. My cousin's dad has his own problems. Then there's the recent turn of events with my aunt, and I think everyone is realizing just how serious this is and just how badly we all need to regroup as a family. Now, more than ever. So the call today from my cousin was a slight glimmer of hope for the future of the family. We used to be so close, and now we seem so far. I just pray that these sad times can hopefully recycle into better times for us all.
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