It was customary for my family to spend New Year’s Day with my uncle and his family, even though they lived about 10 minutes away from where we lived at the time. I remember the Year when I was about 7 or 8 years old, when it was time to go home and I didn’t want to leave. So, I went into the restaurant that my Aunt owned, which was situated in front of the house where my Uncle and his family lived. I enjoyed spending time with my uncle and cousins, especially the two who loved me extra special because we were almost birthday mates, so I didn’t want to go home yet.