Today's a day for the women of the world.Yay for women's sufferage and boo to all the MCPs of the world.This is a day to reflect how you have performed as a woman.Were you determined not to eternally be dependent on the men?Have you ever thought that if he left you,would you be able to take care of yourself?In short,can you do it yourself??
My late mother was unfortunately born during the era where girls were not to be seen nor heard.Determined not to be left out,she would secretly leave the house each day to learn to read and write from an old 'sifu'.From her basic foundation,she found she could read all kinds of books and embrace all kinds of knowledge.It was from this ability to read that she learnt so many skills.She could tailor the most beautiful dresses for us, crochet table cloths,sew blankets (patch) that had such intricate patterns.The only thing she did not relish doing was cooking!She found it a bore.Books were better companions than the skillet.She was lucky we had a maid then.
Mother had a few golden rules for us to follow.Each time one of my sisters was to be married,she'd gather us all in the room.The piece of advice was meant for my big sister but we had to be there.In my lifetime I have listened to that piece of advice 4 times.
She told us about the things that had to be observed when we became someone's wife and some child's mother.The first rule was of course to get an education.I'm glad to say all of us girls have done that.There are quite a few more.Maybe the next time around.Chai Chien.
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