Wednesday, January 30, 2008

There is no need to be envious

Everyone is subject to bouts of envy at certain points in life. I’m no exception.

A friend of mine quit her job after a stint at a lawyer’s firm shortly after she gave birth to her first son. Now she’s a stay-at-home mom. Can really tell she is living HER life by staying at home and reading books, which is something she always wanted. There isn’t a tell-tale sign that she is a mom actually. She still sports a girlish figure (amazing I think), short bob and looking very youthful. Looking at her blissful face a few days ago at dinner, I somehow envy that she doesn’t have to fret over money matters or looking after her baby son as I believe:

(1) she has enough inheritance to last her for 2 lifetimes
(2) the ratio of female adults at home to a baby is 3 : 1. So technically speaking, she doesn’t need to lift a finger to take care of the baby if she doesn’t wish to. (Of course, she is not like that – She is a responsible mom, I need to clarify)

I asked myself on my way home if I really want to lead such a life… Yes, sure I envy the freedom, I envy the carefree-ness, I envy the abundance of time on her hands… Essentially, this was what I pursue in life… Being free of encumbrances. Then, I re-assessed her situation again. Yes, she is free now reading books at home, but she is still a mom to her son, which means being responsible for someone you bring into this world for your whole lifetime. U cant run away being a kid’s mother just becos there are nannies around. Furthermore, she is a wife to her husband which means making the lifetime commitment to stick with this person through thick & thin, through happiness & sadness as well.

So, looking back, how else am I less fortunate than her having no strings attached ? So, at the end of the day, it’s all about being contented and living the life we want and not how it should be for us when we look at others.

I came to my senses finally. The situation I’m now in, is simply perrrrrfect. = )

Tibetan Nun ~ Om Mani Padme Hom 7:59 PM

Tuesday, January 01, 2008

All of us finally graduated from the Class of 2007 all thanks to Clement "Darth Vadar" Lim or affectionately known as the "wacky guy".

Held our "graduation" at Naumi Hotel on 21 Dec 07 in a room big enough to hold .... hmm .. 30 pax ?!? It was a definitely a dream come true for the bloke who claimed that he was trying to organise such a party but to no avail for the last 7 years till recently when he decided to throw in the towel & call it quits.

HE, as usual was singing on top of his voice while clearing his cubicle on New Year's Eve. Felt a pang of sadness as I bid him adieu. No longer will we hear shouts across the room and his silly antics. No more clowning around in office in future without him around, I presume. Sigh ... life in office will never be the same anymore.

Tibetan Nun ~ Om Mani Padme Hom 2:06 PM