Happy Mid-Autumn Loving

Thinking back, I have missed so many Mid-Autumn Festivals with my family. It started from the year I left for Melbourne.

Today - for the first time in four years - I finally managed to experience that family warmth (again) during festivities. I didn't realise I have been away for so long. How everyone has aged and grown - that truly is amazing.

Hugs from Nene and the aunts. Loving words and heartfelt encouragement. The love I felt at Nene's house today brought me to tears. I miss them so. But emotions and mushiness aside, the house was filled with laughter and joy. Just the way it should be for a family during festive occasions, or even any occasion.

Needless to say, there were mooncakes, pomelos, yam, peanuts and Chinese tea. I attacked the double-yolk mooncake with a vengeance tonight, and won the praises of my elders.

What a lovely night. I caught up with almost everyone - aunties, uncles, cousins and their kids. I really wanted to. I had to make up for lost time. Everyone is doing well. It makes me smile. It is so good to be home.