What Really Matters is Invisible to the Eyes

What do you see in this picture? Do you see a plate of lobster cooked in cheese? A happy occasion? A nice family dinner?

People posts nice pictures on social media these days. They put on a really nice caption and let everyone have an impression that life is good. But is it the truth, or is it a lie to let you believe that their life is perfect?

What you see now may not be what you think it is.

Tonight's dinner was horrible. The moment I stepped into the car, I sense something is not right. My mother was raising her voice and talking like a foolish person. Dad told me she has been noisy since morning and he is pissed off. Then upon stepping into the restaurant, we saw one extra person sitting at the table, someone uninvited. Dad literally got even more pissed off, and needless to say, our mood went down the drain as well.

Back to the table, everyone was looking at the phone while suddenly mom gave an order to put away our phones. It's not like we are having a wonderful family conversation anyway. The food came, more foolish talks and complains.

"Why does the food take so long?" That's like 10 minutes after we ordered.
"The crabs are not fresh." When the crab is caught alive from the seafood display area.
"Where's my lamb chop? You promise weeks ago and it never happen." What are you? 3 years old??? Can't you see we have too many dishes?
"I can't eat anything you ordered." Like hello? You can't chew steam fish? And if I remember correctly, you finish the damn plate of lobster.
"That's why I don't like eating outside food." You have a choice not to come. We might enjoy it better.
"I rather go to JB and eat the food my friend cooked for me. It tastes even better." Then why the fuck you are still here?

Still feeling envy? I don't think so.

Honestly I can't remember a single time where we really sat down and have a warm, nice family dinner whenever there's occasion like this.

This is supposed to be my brother's belated birthday celebration and this is supposed to be dad's own family dinner.

I feel sorry seeing that dad's plan is ruined. He was really looking forward to this dinner.

Despite all these, I enjoyed the lobster and fish a lot. Thank you daddy.