some prior knowledge.

In my extended family, my role is as one of the more prominent ones in the younger generation. So when we organise family gatherings etc, I may probably be the one leading the ice breaker/ saying something/ initiating something... It's a joyful thing, because I'm in a position to be able to find out more about my loved ones. But, it's also sometimes tiring and now I use a new word: pretty stressful.

This role requires you to step out of your comfort zone. It assumes you to be naturally ready to take on the things ahead. It requires some form of zi-highing and initiative to get things going..and the list goes on.

Now in the older generation, there is someone who fulfils this role too, alright maybe not the zi-high part.. And the thing is, she does an awesome job. So awesome that to put it simply, she has involved herself in each of our lives, even the extended extended family. Well of course, we all know that your "effectiveness" in this "role" is also affected by age too.. Anw back to my point, this amazing lady is my second aunt.