My life has been great... well not really, I would be deluding myself if I said so, discounting facts that my dearest family discarded me at home for gambling at Genting Highlands casino.
Me: Do you not condemn yourself in your decision to discard your youngest daughter for habitual gambling? Dad: Now, now, let's not go that. Sister: Since when were we habitual gamblers? Me: Playing family mahjong on Saturdays count too. Sister: You said it - family . It's our way of spending quality family time. Me: I don't want to hear it from you. (to Dad) Do you not condemn yourself - Sister: Stop asking Dad to condemn himself!!
I never won that family debate. I think my sister had the upper hand when she mentioned "family time", "Dad's only holiday" or maybe it was "Because you're so darn annoying, let Mom and Dad have some peace and quiet."
I've always wondered how venturing into a cigarette hazy casino with roaming tourists would actually give my parents "some peace and quiet".
Later that day... Me: Do you not (senses sister's glare from a corner) I have a valid reason this time, I swear. (turns back to father) condemn yourself for leaving your daughter with a close to empty fridge for 3 days and 2 nights? I'd be all rag and bones by the time you guys return! Sister: You already are rag and bones. Me: Shut up. Dad (in a strangely disturbing cherry tone): We have to buy food then!!
Later that day...(at the supermarket) Dad: Are you sure this is enough? (looks pointedly at the basket of cornflakes, milk, juices and bread) Me: I had a premonition. Dad: ..... Me: Something told me that I'd be too immersed with my computer to actually eat. Sister: That's why I said - you already are rag and bones. Me: And so, for the second time, shut up.
I finally understood why I'm close to suffering from malnutrition.
Sister: I already told you to get some tuna or meat! Me: I myself hate meat. Sister: But you still need proteins. Me: I only consume proteins in the form of Chicken Katsu Don which is available only in my school. Sister (looks wearily): Are you trying to extract more allowance from Dad?
Last night's Chinese New Year dinner.... Uncle Heng: AHAHAHAAA, sorry, economic recession so 30% reduction on Angbao money. (awkward laugh) Everyone: ..... Uncle Heng's wife: Alright, that's enough wine for today, dear.
3 hours later... Waitress (walks towards me with a white piece of paper on tray): Excuse me, bill. Me: DO I LOOK LIKE I'M PAYING?!! Uncle Henry: Over here!
I never understood why the waitress approached a 17 year old teen with grunge hair and mismatched red stripy shoe.