Yesterday, my parents and I attended a birthday party for my aunt's birthday held at Mandarin Chinese buffet restaurant. There were a lot of family from my mom's side who attended, and it was quite nice catching up with everyone. My two siblings and their families were there as well. We sat next to two women whom I recognized but don't really know very well. My mom said that both of the women were our neighbours in Baguio, Philippines. One of them is around my mom's age, while the other was a bit younger. The whole time, all four of them with my dad were just catching up.
After the birthday lunch ended, and the three of us were in the car, I casually asked my mom if both aunties were a couple. To my delight, my mom said yet. I shrieked. I told my parents that finding elders that one can relate to is something that straight kids take for granted. I told them that it's difficult for queer kids to find elders who are like them. I couldn't stop smiling the whole car ride.
I'm happy to say that both my aunts will be coming to the big birthday party that we are organizing for the both of them (they have birthdays in Novembers 2 days apart). We're hoping to have around 100 guests. Fun!
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