Never thought I'ld say this but I want to be a Fisherman! (or Woman)

Being the Youngest and coming from a slightly above average family, people always think that both Hubs and I have things easy. We often get remarks like, "it's easy for you, we have to struggle for savings" when people explain to us of their misfortune. Sorry honey, that isn't the case for us. Both of us are working 2 jobs while taking up some projects in order to live our lives. Yes, we do have parents who will support us should there be any need to do so but we were not spoon-fed. We were taught to make the best of what we have.Knowledge of how to farm for a fruitful outcome is more like it (metaphorically).

Things aren't always easy for us. While I was expecting, Hubster had to undergo lots to physio therapy so money was very much a big concern to us. He kept calculating our expenses and we would stay in just cause we did not have the budget for nights out. I was often reminded that there are things (that i crave at that time) we can't afford. So, it'll just be me cooking till my feet swell even more and by 9pm, I'll be fast asleep.


Our normal visit to the market will be like me picking up strawberries looking at Hubs hopefully and him saying, "tak payah la..". Most of the time I would agree with him, some times, I will secretly buy that fancy treat. I kept asking my husband on when will our next trip be since I've been wanting to go to Singapore and Cameron Highlands then but we didn't have sufficient funds as we needed to allocate money for hubs theraphy session and with a baby on the way. We were lucky enough to be given a honeymoon package to Langkawi as a wedding present from AK and Kak Siti.

Honestly, I do envy people who gets things easy. Some people are blessed to have things handed to them. That is till my friend, Lai said something to me that made me rethink about things: Are those who got things easily lucky or should we be thankful to not have been handed things easily? Lai told me off the Fisherman metaphor:
If you were given a fish, you can only cook it. Once you eat it, it's gone. But if you have a fishing net, you can keep on fishing, that way you will always have something on your plate. So, be thankful that you have the knowledge to fish. Now, that brings us to a whole new perspective, don't you think?

People may not always be fair but God is. Because things were not given to me, I've learned how to gain them. Looking things at that perspective, makes me even more thankful for all the challenges that has been brought upon me. I should really start counting my blessings kan.. Also, makes me proud of how responsible and independent my husband is in working hard to provide for our little family. Thank you also for making me a better fisher.. errr...in my case, woman..fisherwoman. Love you always... MUACHSSS!!