acacia

i miss having a journal.

this fourth of july we were in boston. with family. and it was so lovely.

i am really, truly blessed with a fantastic family and people who love me.

sigh. and massachusetts, even the 'burbs, is gorgeous.

our family dinner reception was a full traditional happy chinese family meal. huge family-style portions, lucky noodles, double happiness, and a tea ceremony.

i know sometimes i complain about my family and all the drama. cousins that never rsvp or send xmas gifts (even during our cousin exchange). uncles that borrow money. aunts who babysit for their grandchildren in lieu of nannies. they can be very, um, new england-like. very country club, we don't tan in the sun, we have summer homes in maine, like. not that there's anything wrong with that. i quite like it, actually. it's just that, well, as a family of five marooned in minnesota, we grew up having our own fun. and our tight-knit family is exactly what i like.

this weekend, however, i was very, very grateful to be surrounded by so much family. wherever they live.