It's been a long time since I last talked to my sister that lasted quite long. Thank goodness for Facetime, it's as if we're together talking in person!
My sister and I along Orchard Road, SG
Talking to my sister makes me want to have another baby girl so that my daughter would experience how truly wonderful it is to have a sister. You can say whatever you want and just laugh. Argue, then laugh again. Make jokes and criticise, then laugh again. Perfect stress reliever. YEs, friends are great, but being close to siblings is far greater.
Our talk was quite more serious than usual and it's good, because it made us feel like we're grown ups (even if we sometimes don't act like one hahaha). I have yet to see the day when we compare parenting styles or "intimate matters" but I think the bond we have right now is amazing. I couldn't imagine it would be like this considering the fact that we were like Tom and Gerry and that we are completely different in terms of personality. But I guess it's because we are sisters, that's why.
One funny thing though, and I guess one major difference between us, is this. We were talking about something, and much as I wanted to resist, her prodding made me give in to say some things/what I think/my observations about a particular scenario which puts a person in a not so good light. Towards the end of our conversation, I told her that I felt guilty for even thinking or analyzing that way, even if, sad to say, my analysis may be true. She said that it's ok because it's just us talking and there won't even be a chance that whatever we talked about will leak. Still, I said, I felt guilty. She assured me though, that she knows and understand why I felt that way because she knows me too well that I don't feel comfortable assessing something that puts a person in a not so good light. But still, it's just sister chat. I shouldn't be bothered that much, she said, because anyway likely my assessment was correct. Hahaha.
Anyway, it's really good talking to her. It may not be that often as we would like it to be, but hey, we do have alternatives. FB, What's App (we have our family channel haha), text, or simple phone calls. What's important is that there is a bond.
I'm happy with how close my family is even when we have our own families to take care of. My brothers have yet to have their own, but I do hope that our bond will not be broken.
Like what my Mom said, family is the most important thing to cherish.
