Last night was a fun evening. Caught up with my relatives from my mum's side. My cousins who I haven't seen for more than two years, now all grown up. I found it so amazing how my cousins, who I used to borrow from my uncle when I was a teenager just to baby sit and play with them, are now teenagers. It makes me feel really old. How time fly so quickly. I even have a younger cousin who's getting married next year....amongst the grandchildren, I'm actually the next in line to be married, but obviously, it's not gonna happen. She's just 24, I feel like she's always been the little cousin of mine, but 25 is not a bad age to be married, well as far as my culture is concern. But looking back, when I was that age, I have wanted to get married late 20's so I guess I'm an exception to the norm. Maybe that's why I'm destined for Australia.

Maybe it's just a matter of meeting the right person for you. I've always been a domesticated person. I value family and I could say, I am ready to settle down now if the right person comes along. I've got this Spanish mate who I'd see every week for power walking. It's nice to spend time with him coz we're going through the same stage as far as relationships are concern. Like me, he's also ready to settle down once the right one comes along. He's not actually a hard person to like. I can see from just day one I went out with him that he's got a good heart, actually, a warm heart. He's fond of my country and he's been wanting to visit Philippines just to trace the link between my culture and his. Maybe if we're both emotionally ready to be in another relationship, something may blossom. At the moment, being with him makes me comfortable because we are able to support each other on whatever we're going through since we feel for each other. I'd give him advice and he'd do the same. Just a good confidant. He keeps on asking me where he can meet a Filipino girl like me in Philippines...hehe, is that a hint? Well, anyway, it is a bit impressive how he is eager to see my country. I thought it's just a cultural thing but I guess with the fact that he grew up in Sydney means that it's not.My next partner, I want him to be just like that. Eager to see my country, to meet my family, to know more about me...my other side. If I see these signs, than I know he loves me enough to go out of his way. My family is the most important people in my life and I have to see my man really exert effort to get to know them. Next time, I should know better. If I don't see these signs than I don't think he's good enough. Coz next time, I don't wanna waste it. I just wanna be with someone I can spend the rest of my life with and vice versa.