When others are moving on...

I know my subject is controversial and seemingly insinuate a tinge of jealously... Nah, I ain't. Just a warm fuzzy feeling to see the people around u moving on to the next stage in their life - a stage where it may never happen for me.I met up with Chui today. She's a long time friend and our paths crossed when we were 19. She was a friend i had "externally" ie. not from JC or even the same faculty in Uni. I was there when she had a boyfriend (now hubby), at her ROM, then her wedding & today, we met up after her 1+ year teaching stint in Jakarta, and she surprised me with a little bump in her tummy! :)

We had a drink at The Queen & Mangosteen, this British beer place at Vivocity and over a beer (juice for the mummy), she shared with me the fears & plans of a to-be mum, how she planned for her child etc. I think motherhood is daunting. Apart from the expenses from the Gynae, u also have to plan for the child's arrival & of course, cope with the hubby's fear.

Seeing my friend move on to motherhood is really a heartwarming feeling. I can't imagine that couple of mths later, she'll be mummy to someone... someone or something real, with flesh & blood... A lifelong responsibility to nurture & care for the child. Woooo....

I am having more friends moving onto this stage of their lives. I think life is ever so evolving. While at some point, u don't plan your next steps & just drift with the flow, there are things that u do need to plan for, such as a family. I suppose this also stems from the fact that your other half needs to share the same thoughts so that u move in the same direction. One should be thankful to find another person in this world who can share their thoughts, hopes & dreams.

I look forward to the arrival of the little princess! Must be a cute & chubby one! :)