This week I am grateful for…

161. My Name

162. Niece

163. Older Brother

164. Friends

165. Basketball with Partner

#161: My Name

In my culture, naming traditions are taken seriously. The firstborn boy is named after his paternal grandfather, and the firstborn girl after her paternal grandmother. The second-born children are named after the maternal grandparents. If there are more children, as was the case in my family, they’re named after the parents’ siblings in order of birth. I was supposed to have a different name, but a happy accident led to me being named Peter. I love my name and the story behind it.

#162: Niece

Kids can be unintentionally hilarious. This week, my sister was about to share something sensitive over the phone and asked my niece to give us some space. Without missing a beat, my niece said, “Ok, but you go away though!” Her innocent humor brought so much joy to my day. Thank you for the laughter, baby niece.

#163: Older Brother

As the youngest in my family, I was fortunate to have protective older siblings. This week, I reminisced about how my older brother shielded me from bullies in primary school. His protection made my school experience much more enjoyable. I don’t think I’ve ever properly thanked him—my primary school years wouldn’t have been the same without him.

#164: Friends

A big thank you to my friends who were there for me this week. Your support means the world to me.

#165: Basketball with Partner

I’m grateful for the fun of playing basketball with my partner this week. That ball fake you have is deadly!

What are you grateful for this week?