Anne and Colin

If you're Filipino, it's probably safe to say you have a BIG family with aunties and uncles constantly popping up around every corner. I was raised to treat every family member like they're you're bff, which is weird considering some of these people you only see once every other year, if that, but the thing I love about Filipinos is they spread the love to EVERYONE with giant hugs and cheek kisses and, if even it's a family member you've only met once, they treat you like a long lost sibling.

So being Filipino, I try to keep this mentality, and when my cousin Colin moved to the Bay Area from the East Coast, we met up for lunch after some coaxing from our parents and aunties. After that, I invited him and his wife over to our house to meet Jesse and have dinner. And I'm so glad our families force us to make these connections :) I only saw Colin a few times growing up, so I was nervous at our first lunch that'd we have nothing to talk about, but Colin and Anne are so sweet and so much fun. They love board games, and we've had awesome game nights together (in which I learned I actually can play and even win at poker although I previously convinced myself I suck at it. Ha!). We also get to dog sit the adorable Ollie when they're out of town, which has been hilarious since Barney always goes crazy when he's there. Anne and I also share a TON of the same viewpoints and are giant school-nerds, so it's nice to geek out together. I'm so sad that they're moving back to Indiana for grad school, but I know they'll do great things over there. And hopefully, they'll be back for a visit soon :D

Btw, if you're looking for a new and awesome game to play, try The Big Taboo. I promise hilarity will ensue.