Chronic - Second Chapter

Yesterday was the Twins' birthday bash. We don't have any helpers so mother and I decided to get up at exactly three in the morning. The preparation of food for over a hundred visitors is not a small deal, most specially it's buffet. Our family members arrived a little bit late than expected and grandpa was the last man standing over his friends on their drinking session.

Cooking is my passion and it helps me realise new things.

The only time my mother and I really, as in really talk is when we cook together.

Slicing vegetables is harder than slicing meat.

Onions only make you teary when you're afraid of it.

One of my mom's guy neighbor is cute.

Joseph is a sweet sensible guy.

Lastly, even if your back and arms ache, even if your face got pimples from prolonged exposure to the heat of the stove, even if you cut your finger twice at the same part, even if the amount of alcohol you consumed is little, even witnessed the satisfaction of people while eating, hearing them say the food was great, and seeing my mom smile every time she looks at me is worth it. Every part of it.

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Hair no more

One of my friends had some sort of love connection for six years. His hair. It's his girlfriend. All of his attention was on it. He takes good care of it, and never let anyone cut or even play with it. His hair is longer than mine and I admire him for his discipline on maintaining a good super long hair and a neat look.

Today, I decided to take a walk outside and sniff some fresh air. My jaw dropped. I didn't expect what I saw.

My friend's super long hair was finally gone.

I asked him what happened, he said he had a good sleep last night and decided to go to a barber shop and cut it very short this morning and keep it as remembrance. So it means that for six years, he never got any good sleep at all. I never believed that answer. I mean for six years of taking care of something that really means a lot, and one day you just realised that you have to take it off is quite puzzling to me. Whatever reasons he may have, I hope it's his right decision.

I can see more of his neat face now. He looks cute. Really cute. :]