I started the day early today. It’s JP’s Mom’s birthday and I’m going with JP and his family to visit her in her final resting place at Heritage Park. I was a bit nervous too because it would be my first time to cook for the whole family and in their house. Though they were able to have a taste of my cooking before, it adds to my anxiety that I’ve to cook it in their house because we have to leave at sunrise. It’s intimidating, of course, that I’m out of my comfort zone (which is my own kitchen) and that I’ve really got to make it good because these might be my future-in-laws. I’ve to make a good impression. Yeah, I know I don’t have to pressure myself like that this early but, hell, if I’m going to cook, then it better be good! So, I cooked a seafood pasta primavera. Simple, actually, but it took me hours to really finish it because I wasn’t used to the whole kitchen and with cooking for more than 3 people (which is the number of residents in my house hehehe). But, thank goodness all went well! And I’m glad that they liked the dish and appreciated the effort that I’m doing it first time for a big bunch of people.
JP’s family already knew me since the days when we’ve started being close friends. But it’s kind of overwhelming to see that I’m starting to be melded into the family already and seemingly doing a smooth time at it. Of course, there’s a bit of intimidation and awkwardness at times, but I think it’s to be expected because these are a set of complete strangers that I’m just starting to get to know. But, so far, I already felt comfortable with each and everyone of them. Even the kids are already making “mano” at me, as if I’m one of their elders already.
Overall, it’s a nice, satisfactory feeling. So far, so good. And I’m looking forward for more family days like this.
March 21st, 2006 at 12:27
wow, you cooked for the family!