For the first time in my life yesterday, I brewed traditional Chinese medicine! Right! I did not squat by the charcoal stove and wave my fan at the fire. However, I did stand by the gas stove and watch the herbs brew in a traditional earthen pot with a stout. Hey, it’s real TCM, alright! I had to brew 4 bowls of water into 1 bowl of medicine. Ha, though I did suspect half of it over-spilt when I forgot to turn down the fire. Ah, I should have used charcoal, really.
Maybe I’ve been watching too much TV. Maybe I’m just old fashioned. I just enjoy doing these ‘wifey’ chores. Hah.. Call me Xiao Nu Ren (Little woman!) Ok, maybe cos it’s a fresh marriage and my interest will fade over the years. Maybe I’ll feel like Lynette in Desperate Housewives. But at this point in my marriage life, I really enjoy brewing medicine for my hubby, ironing his clothes and hankies (Yup! I really love men with well-pressed hankies and shirts! ), and maybe even cutting his hair! Yup! Think I’ll sign up for a hairdressing course at the CC! My Man’s hairy!! And he asked if I’ll cut his hair last night since he needs a trim every so often. Heh. I think it’ll really boost my almighty wife and future-mother ego to be able to cut my family’s hair! (Of course not in the form of an inverted bowl style! Hmph!)
When I was young, I used to visualise myself married and managing a family. It’s amazing how I’m slowly working towards my vision but yet, so many things are not as I imagined them to be. Most significantly, married life is not as simple as a young mind can imagine. Bringing my babies out in a pram, window shopping in the day, and in the evening, waiting at the door for my hubby to return home after work with a pair of slippers. Not forgetting making him a cup of hot tea and preparing a sumptuous meal after his tired day at work. Ok first off, how are we able to afford such a lifestyle with only one breadwinner? Next, how do I expect myself to be able to look after 3 kids and yet be able to cook up a storm without feeling worn out and naggy, unless I were to take my kid’s ADD pills (heh, been watching too much Desperate Housewives!). Conclusion: I better start training my homemaker skills now! And pray my Man earn tons of money! Enough for me to lead a tai-tai life, with facials and shopping, in between time for nurturing our kids and managing our home. Heh! =p
I think homemakers are great!! They are superhuman!!! Yeah!
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