Just got back from a wedding dinner at Century Palace. At least i think that's what it's called. In any case, it's the big chinese banquet hall at Metro. It's one of those occasions where your parents drag you to for the sake of 'giving face' to the hosts. These occasions usually turn out to be quite awkward because you would have no idea who the hell the people there are and they have no idea who you are either. It is probably just me, but i find it downright weird to be sitting at a wedding banquet when you have never met the bride and groom before.
To sum up, it was quite a boring night for me. Don't get me wrong. I'm sure everyone who knew the bride and groom or their respective families enjoyed themselves as they indulged in conversation and alcohol, and i congratulate the two on their marriage. But put in my situation, i'm sure most of you would feel the same.
Dancing soon followed dinner, and by this time, i was feeling slightly peeved. I guess i'm jus a bad spirited fellow but watching couples dance on the floor wasn't exactly getting my spirits up lol... I couldn't exactly leave either since my parents were up there as i sat alone at my table. Having my mom constantly telling me to invite some random girl in the hall to dance wasn't improving my mood either. I'm sure some of you wouldn't mind doing that, but i do. To make things worse, my mom then said she'd go and dance with me then. In my head @ the moment, i was like 'WTF...leave me the hell alone and go dance.' I know it's natural that all parents somehow make their kids feel embarassed, but what the hell... How bloody hard is it to place yourself in the position of another. If a person has their arms crossed looking kinda peeved, you'd think the wise thing to do is NOT make insensitive and thick headed comments. Not to mention i was supposed to be studying for a midterm that's on monday, but she figured it was more important for me to accompany her for dinner. It still ticks me off thinking about it now, and i'm starting to sweat because of it...damn lack of a/c.
(Brief moment of calming myself)
Problems aside, participating at the dinner tonight put things in perspective for me. As i watched the bride and groom lead off in the first dance, i wondered what and where i'd be years from now. Questions like 'what job i'd have?', 'would i still be in canada?' and 'would i be married or even be in a relationship?' began to pop up. It was a good time to reflect on my life and think about what awaits me in the future.
Anyway this is enough ranting and/or emo-ish posting. I'm sure all of you have at least thought about what your own future would be like. Anyone care to share?
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Aside from waiting for the future to come, mabey ask if possibly there is something that you would like to chase for? a goal or desire purely for yourself or even for someone you care about, and it may be something really simple ...other than going to Japan.......
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