Everyday, my life's pretty much almost the same. I work, then head straight home right after to lie on my bed and watch tv or some DVDs while I eat my dinner (wihich I would buy from a resto or fastfood joints). Then, after an hour or two, my roommate/cousin Tekla, who's constantly putting in over time at work, would arrive to make chika .
No chores, no worries, no responsibilities whatsoever. This is the life of a working single girl. I must admit it's fab!
However, there are still many things I would love to accomplish at this part of my life. First and foremost, I would like to achieve financial freedom fast (as in, NOW NA!) so that I can retire early to do the things I love and not waste my one and only life here on earth. I think that pretty much is doable. I have plans for that and at the same time, I do not renege on my responsibilities to my parents (financial, mostly).
What made me decide to plan for an early retirement and swallow all the bitter pills that come along with it (like not getting married, ever) is that I'm not very good with my work since this is not the place I'm supposed to be. And I'm not actually meeting my full potential in this place if only because of that. But the thing is, I am here. GOD put me here. Now, I'm not saying it's his fault I'm here 'coz it's probably mine in the first place. What I'm saying is, He put me here for a purpose and that is what I should fulfill in order to move on to the next level. Meaning, I'm gonna be here until I'm ready to embrace the next challenge, and hopefully, I get to find my rightful place in life when that time comes.
Man, everyone around me are getting married, having kids, buying cars, getting transferred to other assignments and so on while good ol' little me stays right where I am to grow my resources and acquire considerable wealth (hopefully!). But then, I have do this. I have to plan, to save and invest for the future of my family and my own. By family, I mean, my parents. My bros can take care of themselves. Probably a good part of why I do this is that I'm scared. I'm scared that when the time comes when my ageing parents need money for health care, I will not be able to give them what they need. Inevitable things happen. People grow old and their health becomes frail. I couldn't change the law of nature if I tried, that's why I must do whatever I can to make them feel as comfortable and taken cared of when that time comes. And my fervent prayer is that God does not let the inevitable happen until I'm good and ready. I'm asking for a miracle, I know, but He said; "BE STILL, FOR I AM GOD."
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