Rule #1- you want to be there, no matter how inconvenient the logistics and frustrating the people… it’s a ritual, belonging, family is family 🤷♀️
Rule #3- “the story” is *never* the full story… even from seemingly disinterested third parties. Everyone has an angle or alliance or blood feud they’re prosecuting by stirring the pot and inciting a fight
Rule #2- everything is taken personally and everyone gossips while simultaneously decrying gossip & drama … also nothing is ever forgotten and someone is probably snapping pics when you really wish they wouldn’t… Yes that will come back to haunt you