Family time

Decided this morning to take the parents out to dinner. Called the sister and got it all arranged by the afternoon. Well worth it - turns out that the Mom was craving japanese style food and we had dinner at Sakae Sushi.

Felt good. Second time that we've managed to fulfill Mom's cravings in terms of eats. Made mention to the Sister as we made our way home after dinner.... this part time work thing has changed my life. In the sense that my priorties are all different now. I'm not so grouchy. Not so grumpy. Not so easy to set off. I'm still extremely particular about certain things but I'm not completely wrapped up in work like before, not as isolated, frustrated nor testy. Sister said it was a good trade off and I'm inclined to agree with her. Money made life luxurious before, when I had a real job. But I have other things to enjoy now, albeit on a 50% pay cut. Nevertheless, more important things.

In the middle of dinner, Mom asks what the unexpected treat was about. Truth be told, it was nothng, just a treat. From both daughters. But the sister blurted out "I'm getting married". It was a joke, right? I mean, who the hell picks a sushi conveyor belt place to tell their parents they're getting married? But apparently the Parents' faces were too good to be true. Dammit, I missed it. I was seated right next to the conveyor belt and busy watching the dishes go by.


y'know what's ironic? I don't even eat sushi.