My Grandma Is a Bonbon Like No Other: I'm Her Peach [En-Es]

The title of this post may have surprised you; the reason is that I want to write about my grandmother. Even though it might not seem like it, she’s actually quite young. People have always told me that she’s a beautiful woman and that we all resemble her. Indeed, every member of my family has inherited some of my grandmother’s physical features.
When my grandmother was young, she was a very attractive woman. That’s why my mom, my sister, and my aunts are also very attractive. I am too—yes, I know (high self-esteem, haha). When I was a child, I decided to live with her. My grandparents agreed to take me in and raise me. I was very spoiled growing up, which led to both good and bad things. That’s just part of life.
However, the years I spent with my grandmother helped shape me into a responsible person, mainly because my grandparents had strong personalities. Something I want to share is that the man I call “grandpa” was my grandmother Irma’s husband, and we’re not related by blood, but I have an immense amount of love, appreciation, and gratitude for him. My grandmother and grandfather are no longer together; I respect their decision—they say they’re good friends. Everyone jokes about it; no one really believes them.
Many people around me confuse my grandmother with my mother. In a way, she is like a mother to me. But saying that would feel like showing preference, since all of my aunts were also there for me as I grew up. Being the first grandchild and nephew comes with privileges, but it also brings great responsibility and pressure. You feel an immense burden from your parents’, grandparents’, and family's expectations.
That pressure has been hard for me to process, but my mind has matured and adapted. I’ve achieved many of the things I set out to do, as well as the things they wanted for me. My grandmother always taught me to keep going. She had a very strong temperament; she was strict, but not as much with me. In a conversation, she once told me that she had to be tough with her children, but not with her grandchildren. It’s a bit strange.

On top of that, my grandmother gave me a nickname that only she uses, and she says it with such affection. I’m a bit embarrassed to write it here—so I’ll keep it to myself. I feel like I’ve become a bit emotionally stiff, perhaps because of my lifestyle, but whenever I can, I love spending time with my family—especially my grandmother. Our family gatherings mainly happen because of her.

All of the photos I took were from a family celebration honoring one of my aunts who was promoted in the military academy. I don’t usually talk about these kinds of things, but it was very emotional to share that moment with them. More than anything, I needed that outing—I had been overwhelmed with work and needed a break. My family is one of my non-negotiables.

Looking through my gallery, I realized I don’t have many pictures with my grandmother. I also haven’t written about her on my blog, nor about everything I’ve learned from her. When I look at these photos, I feel very proud. We didn’t have much, but we’ve achieved so much. I proudly remember where we came from and how far we’ve come. My grandmother is the foundation of our family. She’s not perfect—life was hard—but here we are, all of us, walking forward and building a healthy path.
It’s obvious that I resemble my grandmother Irma quite a bit, although my mom says I look more like my paternal grandmother. Still, we do look alike. Also, my grandmother looks young compared to others her age. I won’t say how old she is—it’s something that should be respected. A woman’s age is sacred.

During the celebration and the family gathering, my grandmother was happy. She looked joyful even though she still hasn’t seen all of her children. She dreams of having them all back together in Venezuela, but that’s a difficult goal.

These moments are the most important ones because they are preserved and treasured. Each of the photos is a treasure to me—truly invaluable. After all, I usually read what I write and reflect on it. I know, I’m getting nostalgic: just remember, my grandmother is a sweetheart, and I’m her little peach.:)
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Mi Abuela es un Bombón Fuera de Serie: Yo Soy su Melocotón
El título de este post te debe haber sorprendido; la razón es que quiero escribir sobre mi abuela; aunque no lo parezca, es realmente joven. Siempre me han dicho que es una mujer hermosa y que todos nos parecemos a ella. Efectivamente, todos mis familiares sacamos rasgos físicos de mi abuela.
Cuando mi abuela era joven, era una mujer muy atractiva. De ahí que mi mamá, mi hermana y mis tías sean muy atractivas. Yo también lo soy, lo sé (autoestima alta, xd). Cuando era un niño, tomé la decisión de quedarme a vivir con ella. Mi abuela y abuelo decidieron que estuviera con ellos. Desde pequeño fui muy consentido; eso llevó a cosas buenas y malas. Todo esto es parte de la vida.
No obstante, los años en los que crecí con mi abuela son los que me han moldeado como una persona responsable. Principalmente, porque mis abuelos tenían un temperamento fuerte. Algo que quiero compartir es que la persona que llamo abuelo era el esposo de mi abuela Irma y no tenía vínculos de sangre conmigo, pero siento un cariño, aprecio y agradecimiento inmenso por él. Ahora mi abuela y abuelo no están juntos; respeto su decisión, son buenos amigos (eso dicen ellos). Todos bromean, nadie les cree.
Muchas personas a mi alrededor confunden a mi abuela con mi mamá. En cierto modo es así, pero si lo afirmo, sería como tener una preferencia, porque todas mis tías también estuvieron conmigo cuando crecí. Ser el primer nieto y sobrino tiene privilegios, pero también una alta responsabilidad y presión. Sientes una presión inmensa debido a las expectativas de tus padres, familia y abuelos.
Esa presión también ha sido para mí, difícil de asimilar, pero también mi mente ha madurado y cedido. He logrado muchas de las cosas que quería y las que ellos deseaban para mí. Mi abuela siempre me enseñó a continuar. El temperamento de mi abuela era muy fuerte; ella era muy rígida, pero no tanto conmigo. En una conversación me dijo que ella era así por sus hijos, pero no debía ser así con mis primos y conmigo. Es algo extraño.
A todo esto, mi abuela me colocó un sobrenombre que ella solo me dice y lo hace con ternura. Me da algo de vergüenza escribirlo aquí. Me lo reservaré. Siento que me he vuelto algo tosco; quizás es por la propia dinámica de mi vida, pero siempre que puedo me gusta compartir con mi familia y especialmente con mi abuela. Los encuentros familiares los hacemos principalmente por ella.
Cada una de las fotografías las tomé en una celebración familiar por el ascenso de una de mis tías en la academia militar. No suelo hablar de este tipo de cosas, pero fue muy emocionante compartir con ellos. Sobre todo, la salida la necesitaba porque estaba cargado de trabajo y requería desconectarme de todo. Mi familia es uno de mis no negociables.
Mirando mi galería, no tengo muchas fotografías con mi abuela. Tampoco he escrito sobre ella en mi blog y menos sobre todo lo que aprendí de ella. Cuando miro estas fotografías me siento muy orgulloso, porque no teníamos muchas cosas y hemos logrado mucho. Recuerdo con orgullo de dónde venimos y el proceso que hemos asimilado. Mi abuela es la base de mi familia, no es perfecta; la vida fue complicada. No obstante, aquí estamos todos caminando y construyendo un camino sano.
Evidentemente, se nota que tengo mucho parecido con mi abuela Irma, pero mi mamá dice que me parezco más a mi abuela paterna. Sin embargo, nos parecemos. Además, mi abuela se ve joven en comparación con otras personas de su edad. No diré cuántos años tiene, ya que es algo que se debe respetar. La edad de las mujeres es algo sagrado.
Durante la celebración y el compartir familiar, mi abuela estaba contenta. Se veía alegre a pesar de que aún no ve a todos sus hijos. Ella desea que todos estén nuevamente unidos y juntos en Venezuela, pero es algo difícil.
Estos momentos son los más importantes, porque se resguardan y atesoran. Cada una de las fotografías es un tesoro para mí. Siempre será invaluable. Después de todo, suelo leer lo que escribo y reflexionar. Lo sé, estoy siendo nostálgico: recuerda, mi abuela es un bombón y yo soy su melocotón. :)
Contenido original de @neruel. Todos los derechos reservados ©, 2024. Imágenes: Samsung Galaxy A54. Traducción al inglés y corrección gramatical: Chatgpt - DeepL - Languagetool.
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Awww, I can very much feel your love for your granny and your family ✨. I am always jealous to those people who spent their childhood with their granny and grandpa. Sadly I didn't get that chance. And as I see it, base in what I read in some people's stories, grandparents is really good in spoiling their grandchildren. That's really just sweet. They give all the love they have to their grandkids.
Affection is felt as a matter of course. Whenever you understand that they are precious. I had the opportunity to share and live with them. I learned many things. It was difficult, but we are all doing well. Yes that is true, grandparents spoil their grandchildren a lot. Hugs to you friend, I loved seeing you here.
Hola amigo, bonitas palabras. Espero que tu abuela logre leer esto que has escrito de ella. Me alegra que hayas pasado un momento diferente, tu abuela muy bella! Felicidades
Thank you for your precious words and visit. It was a nice moment and a memory I can keep here.
It's so touching to read a story featuring a grandma from a man like you. I rarely see men post things about their emotional and soft sides and it's just so refreshing to read your post. You are very passionate about your grandma, and it's clearly evident that she is so precious to you. She must be lucky to have you, or should I say, you must be very lucky to have her. Either way, the bottom line is you really love her.
Grandparents are treasures; they are the main trunks of the tree - the reason why we're here, so they really need recognition. It's just disheartening to see that nowadays, some younger people seem to ignore and neglect the elderly, especially when they are already weak and need care. I saw a lot of viral videos about grandparents being abandoned and it really breaks my heart. There were also debates whether it's the children's responsibility to care for their aged parents or not, which I think must not be debatable -it's being human and showing love and gratitude to the people who were the reasons for our existence.
Thanks for sharing your precious story. Long life to your grandma Irma! 💜
Your grandma looks very young, dresses younger and loves herself, this is very nice of her,
I wish her a very longer life and living, keep enjoying her company.
Thank you, she is young and takes care of herself.
Affection and family is the most important thing.
Take care!
The love of grandparents is different from that of the parents, it is more complicit and conscientious.