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The Little Things We Do
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I had my sister who is 2 years younger than me come to my house for weekend. She is a final year student studing Econimics in a Federal University situated in another State. We have not always been close to each other for sometime 'cos my parents stay further in my home town which is 5 hours drive from where I reside. Whenever she's home during the holiday, am not around. So she decided to check on me since I won't visit either.

I love famiy visits and I look forward to it. I find it very complimentary and I appreciate every visit from cousins, aunts, uncles e.t.c.

This particular visit was quite perculiar. I didn't realised I was living on the fast lane. Wake up in the morning without saying good morning to anyone before heading for work, skipping breakfasts, forgetting to reply messages and missed calls e.t.c.

It was close of business on one of those days my sister was around. She called my phone and asked if I'll like to have boiled yam and scrambles eggs when I get home. I instantly turned down the offer and told her not to bother cooking. Don't get me wrong, I didn't just take a spontanous move. I just felt I would be asking for too much. Why do I need to make her do the cooking simply because she's around and has free time.

I thought I was pretty smart by dashing into a popular fast food outlet and buying a packed meal for two. I was all smiles when I got home. I opened the door and asked her why she was going to stress herself instead of sending me a text to tell me what menu to bring home for her. She acted suprised and replied "I still cook everyday just like you used to do, have you forgotten? she replied.

Well, I just shrugged my shoulders and said "Maybe I'm currently under - utilising my skills". We had a long laugh and before I knew it, she served her own meal which she made for herself alone since I refused to accept her offer. I also served my pre-packed food and we sat at the table to eat and catch up on old times (or young times !)

She was having eggs while I was having chicken. Then nolstagia and the bad habit we shared when we were younger suddenly set in, we started nibbling at each others plate. in a spit of a second, we forgot my own plate while we concentrated on hers. Her's was suddeny tastier and more appetizing. I moved my chair closer and we started talked about everytihing. I tried to find out what was refreshing about the food but I could only figure out what I've missed.

We used to run around the house together, laugh together, make fun of mistakes and promise each other to move on, trust each other, tell tales to each othe, cook new menu together e.t.c

I also figured out that the most times we got closer was when we do the "bad habits" together like we just did by eating from the same plate, snugging into each other room after bedtime to discuss the day, check each other at individual classrooms even after breaktime is over to share brilliant test results, try to cover up each other when mum finds out a mistake and talk about the truth later e.t.c.

I didn't tell her what I experienced during the magical moment. For me, even after we did the dishes, I apologised to her in my heart. I think I've neglected her and so many other friends and family members as well. I've denied them of those meaningful moments they may never get from anyone else due to the "corporate world".

And I've also promised to bring the magic back in every little oppourtunity I have and keep the fire burning !

May 5, 2008 | 1:39 PM Comments  1 comments

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kirstenjordan Kirsten
May 5, 2008 | 5:33 PM

Very interesting entry- sometimes we do get caught up and forget to spend time with those most important to us. As i have gotten older I have realized that family is most important and true friends are hard to come by. So, I try to make time in my life for them because I know at the end of the day they are the ones that will be there for me.
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