"How much time do you spend with your family?"
Honestly, between juggling uni, my part-time gig, and hanging out with friends, I don't get nearly as much family time as I'd like. But my folks and I have this unspoken rule: Sundays are sacred. No matter how crazy life gets, we always carve out time for our weekly 'Family Feast Night'—think homemade pizza, terrible dad jokes, and my little brother's obsession with Mario Kart tournaments. It's cheesy, but it keeps us tight-knit.
Last month, though, things got next-level. My grandma turned 75, and my mom decided to throw a surprise party at our place. Let's just say organizing it was a hot mess—my sister accidentally ordered a cake that said 'Happy 75th Birthday, Steve' (Grandma's name is Susan). But hey, we rolled with it! We spent the whole week DIYing decorations, digging up old photos, and practicing her favorite Bollywood dance numbers. Grandma walked in, saw the chaos, and burst out laughing. She said, 'The cake's wrong, but the love's right.' It was pure vibes—we ended up singing karaoke till midnight. My dad's rendition of 'Bohemian Rhapsody'? Brought the house down.
Sure, there are weeks when adulting gets in the way. Like, my internship last summer had me glued to my laptop 24/7. But my family's big on 'quality over quantity.' Even if it's just a 10-minute Zoom call to rant about my roommate's questionable laundry habits, they're my ride-or-die. My mom always says, 'You can't pour from an empty cup,' so reconnecting with them breathes new life into my grind.
"At the end of the day, they're my anchor. Whether we're binge-watching Stranger Things or arguing over pineapple on pizza (team pineapple, fight me), those moments remind me that no matter how much life changes, family's the one group chat I'll never mute."
Key Idioms/Phrases
- carve out - To make time for something despite a busy schedule.
- tight-knit - A close, supportive group (usually family or friends).
- hot mess - A chaotic or disorganized situation (often funny).
- rolled with it - Adapted to an unexpected problem without stress.
- brought the house down - Made everyone cheer/laugh extremely hard.
- ride-or-die - Someone who stays loyal no matter what.
- breathe new life into - Make something feel fresh and energizing again.
- anchor - A stable, comforting person or thing you rely on.
- pure vibes – A great atmosphere/mood.
- adulting – Doing responsible "grown-up" tasks.
- fight me – Playful way to say "I strongly disagree!"
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