Anyway, after our “boring” discussions on Malaysian politics and economy, which I prefer not to bore you with, we talked a bit about our lives and how things have been.
Senior: So, any plans of getting married?
Me: Oh, not really. I don’t really believe in institutions.
Senior: Not even marriage?
Me: Ya but then again, it’s just the thought at the moment. Who knows what happens in the future?
Senior: Well, ya, I guess it should be okay if the two of you don’t plan to have kids.
Me: Ya we don’t think we wanna have kids. I’m not sure how I could sacrifice half of my life for my kid. Somehow, I felt that once you have a kid, you have to give a big part of your life to your kid and I just don’t think I’m ready for it.
Senior: True.
Me, trying to change subject, pointed to the fact that his office is nearby a mall and that he could actually go for a movie anytime.
Me: It’s nice that your office is around here. Did you came over for movies after work and all?
Senior: Not really. Come to think of it, I have not been to a cinema for a long time.
Me: Oh is it? Are you going to watch Endgame (referring to Avengers)?
Senior: Well, I don’t think so.
Me: Not a fan I suppose?
Senior: No no, in fact it is my kinda movie.
Me: Oh then why not?
Senior: Well, I guess being a father and a husband, giving half of my life for that, you know.
Ooops…
Anyway, my point is: if you are not ready to sacrifice your life like how your parents did for you, I don't think you're ready to be a parent. I'm thankful to have both my parents who gave up theirs so that I could live up to my potential.
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