2 posts tagged “family”

Just learned I got this part-time job..yipee!  And so, this means more hours of being awake and being tired.  But, have to do it as my landlord said that rent would be increasing effective next month so I had to prepare. 

It has been my "tradition" to go home to my parents and spend the weekend there whenever I am to begin on a new job.  But this time's different.  If I go home, my expenses will double compare to the scenario of staying in my small flat.  Whenever I'm home, I felt obliged to do the groceries, cook for them and give them a few cash before I go.  I am happy doing that, but then, I have my own responsibilities also.  I love my folks and even though we almost always disagree, I'd serve them and give them extra cash even if after I arrive back here at the apartment with only noodles to eat.

Now, I am confused if I'll go home.  When I'm there, I feel relaxed and rejuvenated and even if I sleep at midnight I still wake up headache-less because of the air.  But then, my credit card's maxed out and have to work overtime again so that I can make up.  Can someone advise me on what to do?

Just came across this new book by Sarah O' Leary Birmingham called, How to Raise your Parents.  First reaction, why only let this out NOW?

How to raise your parents

I had my own issues with my mom and dad when I was in my teen years. It's like opposites attracting each other to argue.  They wanted me to go to an all-girls school but I went to co-ed.  Wanted me to become a doctor but I hate the smells of hospitals.  Aspired me to become a biology professor but I had hard time dissecting a frog.  They wanted me to date their bestfriend's son who was a pastor but I wanted to become a law enforcer and a car racer at the same time. I have nothing against ministers or pastors but I look at them reverently and can't imagine being interested to the person who I see every Sunday at church and making sermons that almost always describes how I live.

So, this book talks about the good and bad things about being a teenager. Now,we all know that already.  The book also asked if parents should have instructional manuals before having kids. Like a series that will go through even when their children reaches college.  I say this book isn't up for a New York Times Bestseller spot, but then, worthy to be considered by those who have and will  and plan to be parents.