when i'm nervous, i talk alot.
and when i'm not nervous, i can talk alot too.

yesterday's family reunion dinner made my belly full and being tired. on reflection, it was fun, catching up with my cousins whose ages range from 18 to 45. and watching my 4 nephews run around with the latest toys and thingamajigs.

i spent half the evening reminding myself that i am that old, old enough to have 4 nephews all in primary school.

my nephews were probably wondering why on earth they have such a chatty aunt whom they will soon tower over.

today i talked to this random lady who was waiting at the bus stop. found out she was from china and she asked me to converse in mandarin with her.

apparently even when i can't speak the language very well, i still keep talking.

i think i need to shut up and listen.

someone showed me grace and beauty today without knowing it.
time to listen.