Stop and stare

I was flipping through my photos.

and i found this.

First day of Chinese New Year,

I was in Penang. Surrounded by more relatives

than I could count. I remember being a little overwhelmed by

how big my WHOLE family is. I am used to just about 4. 

Mum, Dad, Pris, Me

Now.

In my room.

In a foreign country.

Sitting in about the same position as I was in the picture,

I'm staring at not so much a crowd.

My room is empty. It's just me.

But I'm not lonely or sad. 

I sit here remembering that I find joy in family.

Even in their absence, they are ever present.

Love is stronger than wifi.