Today my family and I had lunch with some relatives who are visiting from Germany. They are my (Maternal) Grandmother's sister, her husband, and son. I'd never met them before and they speak no English, so I was a bit nervous about the whole thing, but it turned out to be ok. I restrained myself from reciting for them the few German words I do know (the bad words, of course!) and their son actually can speak English so it wasn't a totally silent or awkward meal after all! It made me sad that Opi is still in hospital and couldn't join us and celebrate his Birthday. It also made me sad that Omi couldn't be there since she passed away 10 years ago. It reminded me today how much I miss her. I only spent a few hours around her sister, but they seemed quite similar in being very emotional, affectionate people. I guess it's Mum's side of the family that I get my over-emotional-ness from! But I already knew that. ;) I was very close to Omi, am very close to Opa and so scared of losing him, and other than that all Mum's side has left in Sydney is Ellie. That's our only extended family. Dad has his siblings and father but I'm not close to them at all. They're just not family oriented the way Mum's side are, despite any distance. Dad's family go years without speaking to one another, they barely seem to care and any interaction with them is always awkward. It sounds bad, but I don't know what to do with that so I just...don't. I guess Omi and Opa set the standard. I hope someday to have my own family with as much love and loyalty. :)
Photo: Me as a child, with Omi.
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