August 21, 2009 - Farewell Dinner

Lolo Mandy and Lola Diane took us to Henry’s, one of their favourite Filipino restaurant’s complete with a live band and dance floor. The whole family came, including Uncle Alexis and Uncle Andrew’s girlfriends, who must choose me as flower girl for their big days.

As soon as the band came on I could feel the rhythm in my feet, but I couldn’t very well let-a-rip with everyone there to see, so I snuck into little spaces away from the audience. I was having a great night…

Until… Uncle Alexis had to leave for another party he was attending that night, and although I didn’t think I was too attached to him, I felt really heartbroken and empty when he left. I looked and looked outside to see if I could find him, but he was no longer there. I started to cry… a lot.

To make matters worse, Mama tried to trick me that I can spend time with Uncle Angelo instead which was just really annoying because he looks nothing like Uncle Alexis, so my temper flared up again, and before I knew it Lolo Mandy was already asking for the bill. Apparently it’s the earliest he’s ever left Henry’s… how embarrassing.