Considering Myself
I feel ashame even to write this down.
I truly know the meaning of independence after 31 years of existence. I could blame my late-blooming growth hormones for this. But it really makes no sense.
Seeing both my parents growing old and gradually being inflicted with sickness, I had to look at them hard and look at myself. Do I want to continue to be the child who always rely on them to take care of me? Can I be contented staying in the same job position and pay packet? Shouldn't I be earning more so that I can provide a better life for them?
They shouldn't be out working at their age. I mean, really, they should be enjoying the leisure life of retirement. A better life. Mom has been working hard all her life, because of dad's wayward character in the past. She definitely deserves it. Dad, even though he has given us many heartaches in our growing years, there is no point recounting the past and make him pay back what he deserve.
There is nothing I can do about my singlehood to make them happy for me. I could at least work harder, and earn more money to provide them a better life. Clean up my room and make it look less messy, so that mom wouldn't complain. Help out with household chores. Go run errands for them. Give them occasional treats. Basically let them live a better life.
So, I told myself, be hardworking. Do the freelance, don't push back the opportunity. Be conscientious in your home assignment, hone your skills. Then, you will be able to work up the social ladder and provide a better life for your parents.
Yes, this is what I will do.
I truly know the meaning of independence after 31 years of existence. I could blame my late-blooming growth hormones for this. But it really makes no sense.
Seeing both my parents growing old and gradually being inflicted with sickness, I had to look at them hard and look at myself. Do I want to continue to be the child who always rely on them to take care of me? Can I be contented staying in the same job position and pay packet? Shouldn't I be earning more so that I can provide a better life for them?
They shouldn't be out working at their age. I mean, really, they should be enjoying the leisure life of retirement. A better life. Mom has been working hard all her life, because of dad's wayward character in the past. She definitely deserves it. Dad, even though he has given us many heartaches in our growing years, there is no point recounting the past and make him pay back what he deserve.
There is nothing I can do about my singlehood to make them happy for me. I could at least work harder, and earn more money to provide them a better life. Clean up my room and make it look less messy, so that mom wouldn't complain. Help out with household chores. Go run errands for them. Give them occasional treats. Basically let them live a better life.
So, I told myself, be hardworking. Do the freelance, don't push back the opportunity. Be conscientious in your home assignment, hone your skills. Then, you will be able to work up the social ladder and provide a better life for your parents.
Yes, this is what I will do.
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