Friday, October 10, 2008

Introduction

Don't you just love daisies?
They look like many suns has been laid on the ground to delight us. The open face welcoming and greeting in delight.

Hello,
Needless to say, I am a fan of daisies. I adore them more than roses. These feelings must had stemmed from my childhood. My mother used to have daisies in rows surrounding our front garden. I don't recall they needed much attention from my mother except the occasional watering. I used to sit by them and played with my dolls.

The picture I selected for the header of my blog is specially chosen because I think it evokes a certain kind of tenderness. The way those flowers are held up to her lips shows tenderness, a wanting to connect and an appreciation of beauty. Similar to the way a mother would held her newborn and if I have a child, I would have posted that picture here, too.

Yes, I am unmarried and never been married. If you asked me whether I am happy with my single status (I am frequently asked this), I would say 'yes' and 'no'. At times when I had seen mothers with their newborns, I wondered what I may be missing in my life. But, at times when I've seen mothers harassed beyond limits by their children (especially in shopping malls), I am thankful I escaped similar fate. These don't mean that I like children but not the efforts required to care for them. I have seen and do understand the sacrifices required. After all, I have many nieces and nephews, whom I adore but whom I gladly return to their parents whenever they throw tantrums. My mother would have loved me to add another one or two to that bunch and I would have gladly obliged her too had I met the right someone. So, for mothers out there, congratulations. And for those without child, congratulations too.

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