My Quiet Zone

The Other Man’s Grass Is Always Greener

July 3, 2008

Being a full time wife and mother is more strenuous than being a career woman/wife/mom.  I maybe wrong but that’s what I have experienced.  I miss the times of working silently on my desk, voluminous the paper works maybe but I could finish the task on time.  With little funny chats on the side with officemates, time flew so fast that I would just realize it’s dismissal time. Then I’d be home with my son who was a little kid then.  I remember missing him the whole day.  I certainly didn’t miss Hubby as much, for we were together 24/7 since he and I were working in the same office. What I am missing now are the office ambiance, my officemates whom we constantly went out with after office, and the opportunities to know my Hubby’s activities in and out of the office. (Lol) Well, I’m just kidding coz I trust my hubby so much.

Anyway, those were only a small part of my disappointments. They occasionally hit me when I’m getting upset like what I am now.  Why am I upset?  Because I thought I’d be  finally saved from my daily chores   You see, last Saturday, we picked up the Angel (maid) my sister searched for me, coz she knew I was still weak from my stay in the hospital. We went all the way to Bataan last Saturday to fetch her.  Here at home, last Sunday, she started working on the heaping laundry (I haven’t touched for almost two weeks.) The next day, Monday, she ironed a few. I didn’t oblige her to wash the dishes or any other chores.  I only asked her to clean the house instead of ironing, but told me she’ll just do it the next day.  On that next day which is Tuesday, she asked permission to go home.  She promised she’ll be back but I don’t expect. Back to her home in Bataan she went. A rider in Hubby’s car she was dropped by at a Provincial Bus Stop along the highway.  Pfftt,. ..gone is the angel!

Smiley Hedge

 And now, here I am, trying to pick up the pieces. Not so strong yet like before, but I got no choice. I’ve got to face the music.

P.S.    If you’re a career woman/wife/mom, think twice before you exchange it for a complete domestic life.  Or would you agree to the quotation . . .”The other man’s grass is always greener!” ?  

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Previous Comments

Hi, I’m very impressed by your introduction. I’ve added your link to my blog ^^. Well, I’m not married yet but I know I’ll be a career woman in the future. Yet family plays an important role to me.
Your story is quite similar to my sister’s. She was busy at work all the time and thus, needed an “Angel” to help her do the chores. Don’t know why but the Angle just left after several days doing nearly nothing. Adn now my sis is still searching for another Angel to come. :D

Posted by Linh at July 3, 2008, 10:58 pm

Yup.. i totally agree on the manicure package. it’s a must for girls! haha. Have a great day kx!

Posted by xiaoxue at July 3, 2008, 11:00 pm

Funny. My husband and I were just talking about this…literally though since we were looking at the neighbor’s grass and ours. But, this saying is almost always the case. I guess it’s our nature to be like that? I’m not sure. I’m a WAHM now but there are times I’m wishing I’m back to teaching…then I look at my little one and I’d remember why I’m home. But yes, it seems that the grass is always greener on the other side.

I hope you start getting back to your healthy self! I know it’s easier said than done…but take it easy. Mahirap ng mabinat….may relapse ba ang kidney infection[?]. Anyway, just dropping by here after a few days of absence. Just got a bit busy with you know what…life. Hubby is home sick so now I am busier…haha.

Take care…and get well!

Juliana

Posted by Juliana at July 4, 2008, 2:05 am

To Linh: Thanks for the comment. How’s your sis doing now? hope she’ll find an angel soon, too. Thanks for linking me. I can’t do the same coz I can’t find the link to your site. Hope you’ll buzz for the link.

To Xiaoxue: Thanks for dropping by and good luck on your studies.

To Juliana: I do understand how busy you are considering there’s a sick hubby beside you. And you too, take care of yourself. Mahirap talaga magkasakit!

Posted by ailecgee at July 4, 2008, 10:13 pm

Hi, I added your link to my blog already. Here’s mine http://linhbui.blogspot.com/ About my sis, she hasn’t found any angel yet. :( Still very busy balancing between work and family.

Posted by Linh at July 5, 2008, 12:20 am

an important part of family life, compassion is the main key in family happiness

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