There's something about holidays that f*cks me up. The small ones are tolerable, and I can just lie to people that I'm unavailable—by people, I mean my family. The big holidays, however, I just can't escape. You'd think that the older I get, the more strength I have to put my foot on the ground. Lies! I'm still scared of my parents at my big age and if they ask me to jump, I ask how high. tsk!
Despite the aunties that always nag and ask about 'a husband, kids, a car, etc.', my parents have never touched on that topic and are always concerned about my well-being. I'm almost turning 26 years old, and this year my mother asked me to travel home earlier because she wanted to discuss something with me. Of course, being my polite and obedient self, I hurriedly made it home. Please keep in mind that we closed work for the holidays on the 20th of December, and I was already home (because my mom called me frantically) on the 21st of December in the evening. Every year, I at least try to make it home by the 24th to avoid unnecessary talks and prying questions about my personal life. This year, though, cheeeei?!
I find it interesting how my parents traumatized and terrorized me when I was growing up, but now they want us to be friends and are even asking about who I am dating/seeing. tsk?!
The f*ck, you mean who I'm dating? I am scared of men, I have social anxiety, and I'm always angry!
The f*ck, you mean who I'm dating? I don't want to be as mean and miserable to my kids because of projecting like my mom did.
The f*ck, you mean who I'm dating? I don't even want to have kids because I already took care of my siblings.
The f*ck, you mean who I'm dating? The men in today's society are so suss and want women to split everything 50/50.
The f*ck, you mean who I'm dating? Men have become so scary with their thinking, and they also want to be treated like little princesses and women. As a matter of fact, they're dating each other more often now!
The f*ck, you mean who I'm dating? I just want to enjoy my life and take care of myself because everyone assumes that I'm doing fine and am always mature for my age.
The f*ck, you mean who I'm dating? I'm still a freaking baby!
The f*ck, you mean who I'm dating? I'm dating ME. How about that?
I am so angry! Anyway, Mom wants to hook me up with some rich 'family' friend's son. If only i had the strength to say that I want to hook up with his dad instead. Haiboo!
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