29 years

Today, my parents celebrate their 29th year anniversary.

Earlier, we were watching Definitely, Maybe. It reminds me of my dad a bit, how he once told me a story of the different women he tried to court, and how he sometimes gives out small details of his and my mom's courtship. It makes me cringe sometimes, but happy too that I at least get to learn some interesting facts about them. For example, my mom's favorite cake then was black forest, which she used to buy all the time from Red Ribbon when it had its first branch near their workplace.

Anyway, while we were watching the movie, Raymund said it must be painful for kids to see their parents divorce. I can't imagine what that would feel like, how it will affect my character or what I think about relationships. I just feel lucky that from where I'm from, relationships are relatively more 'permanent'. At least married couples that I know don't really have an obvious discontent or they've probably just tried to work their differences out to keep the relationship intact.

That said, I'm really grateful that my parents are one of those people. I couldn't describe how blessed I am to have such selfless, caring parents. They've sacrificed a lot to give us a comfortable life, even to the point of not being physically together for most of those 29 years. One thing I always pray for, is for my parents to have long lives so they can enjoy their married life, which would probably only happen once my dad retires.

Someday, I wish I could afford to give them a farm, a vacation house, whatever they want. They deserve it. Here's wishing to more anniversaries to come! :)