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darkchoc
Wednesday, March 27, 2002
I'm back! Well, I've not actually been away, just silent. I wasn't sure what to blog about. I think I'll start by answering some of the more common questions that people have been asking me.
Q: Were you close to your Gran?
A: Yes, I was. She took care of me from infancy through late childhood. Furthermore, as the matriarch of our clan, she was actively involved in the lives of all her children and grandchildren.
Q: What have you been doing/ How are the funeral arrangements?
A: After the funeral last Friday, I spent the weekend with my relatives, observing the various prayers/rites. There's another round on Thursday and a final one at the end of the month. That takes care of the religious part.
Q: How are you coping?
A: Emotionally, I'm fine. I'm not overly distraught over her death, since she was old and sickly. I think of her as being in a better place, free from suffering and illness and re-united with her loved ones. That might sound corny or cliched, but believing in it helps me to accept her death and deal with it calmly. Occasionally, long-forgotten memories of her come to mind, and I feel sad. But I tell myself that I should not dwell on the past.
It's been rather depressing in my house and by Monday I couldn't stand it anymore. Fortunately, Yanshan and Tjin-Kai were free to provide me with much-needed distraction. Monday was spent with Yanshan, shopping (with her money), having half-decent pasta at U-bar (50% discount) and watching Time Machine (it sucked!). The next day I had fun shopping again, this time with Tjin's money :P
I miss all of you and I hope to see you soon. Meanwhile, take care of yourselves. Don't neglect your health as you frantically rush to complete your assignments.
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