Special ones

I'm back in Sibu just in time for the celebration of Chinese New Year!

I have to admit it feels so awkward now, I haven't seen them in a year and we are suppose to act like we've never lost contact. I find it quite annoying when parents ask 'Hey, why aren't you guys talking? You guys are cousins so you should have lots of things to talk about'. That makes no sense unless I've been in contact with them throughout a year. Mind the year gap as well and also my social awkwardness in general.

Miraculously my parents didn't say that this time around and I appreciate it. Well for now anyways, today is just the first day and most of my cousins haven't even arrived yet...

One of my cousins is what people would describe as one of the special ones. I'm a bit fuzzy about the story but from what I've heard, he had a high fever when he was young and since he can't learn things as fast as others.

During that time there really wasn't any support system or facilities for people like him so he didn't receive any help other than the love of his families.

He can learn names and do simple chores but he kinda acts like a mix of his age (mid 20s) and a 10 year old kid.
Sometimes he can be relational but most times (when I'm around anyways) he'll barrage you with questions relentlessly that might irk you a bit. I'll give an example.
'Ricky, Ricky! Who bought you this watch?' 'How much does it cost?' 'Where did auntie go?' 'Is uncle coming back.' 'Ricky, what is time game?'

Those are just part of the questions he constantly ask me even though I had given him the answers. He actually listens to what I say but he choose the ask the same questions constantly again. How do I know? Just earlier he asked me where did my brother and I told him that my brother went out with his brother. He asked me again and again until I sighed and shut up. My mom came in not long after and he was still throwing questions at me like gamblers putting coins into slot machines. My mom asked where my brother was and before I could answer he answered. I was like ' So you did listen!' I wanted to say more but I decided to shut my trap since my words of exasperation won't do any good.

Sometimes I won't lie, I gets very annoying. I'm a person who highly values his personal time and personal space. Being with a houseful of people already threatens to upset the balance, imagine being bombarded with questions almost all day long. I can't vent out on him cause its not his fault and I'm always the primary target so I figured I treat him nice and right he would feel happy. I'm not saying that I succeed every time I'm back but at least I try... Well sometimes...

He's definitely one of the special ones and think about it aren't we all special in our own unique way? It's just that some need more care and attention. Are we ready to dish it out after we put ourselves in their shoes?

Fighting to be patient!