Do you know of the Chinese belief that if you have a mole on your back, you will have to carry some virtual burden? When we were young, my sister had a mole on her back. And as circumstances would have it, she migrated to the United States when she was quite young and she had to remit money home to support the family. It may be a coincidence and she is not the only migrant who support their family in their home country.
Last year, my sister bought a house in the United States and she said that she is not able to send as much money home as she used to, which is understandable. I didn't really want her to send as much money home either in the first place because she is alone there and should anything happen, she only has herself to depend on.
Anyway, my parents wanted her money but that is another story.
Since she bought her house, I have taken over the financial commitment and responsibility of the household entirely. And guess what? I discovered that I have grown a tiny mole on my back! Is this a coincidence? If you have read my blog, you would know that it is not easy juggle the finances for the household, myself, the monkeys and meeting debts every month. I have nightmares just thinking how long this burden will last for me.
But the point is, I have a mole on my back now!!!
Last year, my sister bought a house in the United States and she said that she is not able to send as much money home as she used to, which is understandable. I didn't really want her to send as much money home either in the first place because she is alone there and should anything happen, she only has herself to depend on.
Anyway, my parents wanted her money but that is another story.
Since she bought her house, I have taken over the financial commitment and responsibility of the household entirely. And guess what? I discovered that I have grown a tiny mole on my back! Is this a coincidence? If you have read my blog, you would know that it is not easy juggle the finances for the household, myself, the monkeys and meeting debts every month. I have nightmares just thinking how long this burden will last for me.
But the point is, I have a mole on my back now!!!
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