Went to msia with my in laws to visit my grandma in law and some of mk's relatives on wed and thurs. Before I left, hf whatsapp me to enjoy the trip and I told her that i am not really going there for a holiday... It's more to accompany my in laws and hubby to visit their relatives... Some of them have been wanting to see michela for ages ( i heard)..
I suppose what I said to hf is true to a certain extent. Went over... Michela played a lot with the kids there, totally enjoying herself... But amid all these, from the way things are arranged (like 'itinerary'), the way some aunties talked to me... Really made me think whether am I too spoilt to even stay a nite over at msia.
From time to time, I can see that they try to give in to me like shopping and even having meals.. One of his aunties even commented to me the difference bet SG kids and Msia kids.. Acty I do agree with her that we shouldn't over protect our kids at times... If not they might grow up to be 'weak' and unable to take care of themselves, but I also must say that I don't really feel too happy abt this trip to msia.. It makes me feel like I am too spoilt for them... I am over protecting Michela... The place is dirty to stay at, etc... Oh, even sleeping in air con room too! My FIL said loudly that Mk, michela and myself MUST sleep in air con room one. But my question is... How does he know?? He doesn't sleep with us or hasn't stayed over at our place before... How can he just say out like he understands us SO well? I feel he shouldnt say things for us just like that. Sigh...
"So, am I spoilt?" I asked MK.. He replied confidently "NO, it's just difference living standard darling.."
I gave thot to his reply and can't help but to a certain extent agree with him... Yup, it's diff living standard and yes i might not used to it, but what then do u expect me to do? Quickly and totally get used to their living std? It's like asking baby A to drink baby B's mother's milk... And if baby A cant do it, baby A is a spoilt brad.. HUH??? Doesn't make sense.
I think wats most impt is to try to adapt if possible and if not, at least have respect for other ppl's 'culture' and/ or living habit... And not sarcastically saying things that make ppl feel you don't respect them becos of these living differences.
So if you ask me whether I would want to stay over again in msia with the relatives, I would still stay over if can... Becos I want to at least try, if not respect them... But I am just Sianz tht this is probably how ppl see us.. Hm..
Anw, I am glad to be back home... :)
before I go, on a random note - I feel like going overseas for a shopping trip... Maybe HK, TW? Heheh... BKK is out for time being until its safer or in better condition to go. Holiday... Holiday... Holiday... Holiday............
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