For the past two days, I have been really upset with my brother. He didnt do anything.. its just the way he gets treated around the house.
He got a license just a week or two ago.. and he’s already driving everywhere. I ave had a license for the past year and a half and my mom doesnt let me touch the car. I get to sit next to her and be silent so that I wont disturb her while driving. That is so unfair. I also noticed how he never did anything around the house. His daily routine- Eat, TV, Computer, Drive, Eat, TV, Computer, Read, Eat, TV, Eat, TV, Eat, Sleep. Notice -No helping around the house at all. So, today, <after sulking the whole of yesterday> I decided that I should do something about it. (My mom wasnt about do anything anytime soon) I asked.. (ok ordered) him to sweep the house. Both my mom and dad came to his rescue saying that he cant do anything that would make him sneeze. ARGH! How lame is that. So finally I did it!! And my mom in her attempt to make me feel better [?!] said soomething like.. in our house I do all the work.. dad doesnt do much. Its a girl’s job.. Where in the world does it say that? The Bible? The secret Rule Book every Indian Married couple lives by???!!! My response to that was- If my husband doesnt do a thing at home, im sending him back to his mother’s place!!!
Oh well….
I have been to the mall twice in the last week and each time we shopped for quite a large sum.. hehehe.. I bought makeup.. Im not giving you the exact amount.. somewhere over 5000 Rs.. way over 5000 Rs. My mom was not too pleased (i let her use some of it today!!) My Dad doesn’t know…yet 
Tomorrow, Ill be at a youth meeting all day. Shyju Mathew will be speaking.. im not sure on what..Lol.. but I’m really believing God to move..
I’ve been having the strangest dreams lately.. and the worst thing is I dont remember anything when I wake up.. I hate it when that happens.
College in 3 days!!! *groan*
2 days left for 2007.. Woohoo!!!!
Awww.. hey dont let it get to you… it can be annoying but there is one thing you get to do in all this which your brother doesnt, that is serve..
and buy makeup! i’m sure your brother cant do that. lol.
its so cute how you already know that ur husband is going to have to work around the house. good on u! lol
i’ll pray about your dreams. lots of ppl seem to be having weird dreams these days and unfortunately i remember mine. its distracting! lol
love
diana
thanks Diana.. what would I ever do without you..
I just wrote the longest comment I have written in a long time and my internet wasn’t connected when I attempted to send it to you. Oh to recapture my thoughts again. Slightly bummed but that’s okay. I have another blank slate on which to write again.
First, I agree with you about Diana, she is a treasure and such a joy to share life with, even if an ocean away.
Secondly, I just appreciate your post because it shows to me that you are really thinking about the relationships in your life and how they work and thinking about the future that you will one day partake in creating.
When I was in my upper teens and early 20’s before marriage, I remember keeping this journal. At the end of my journal was an ongoing list I had. It was a list of what I wanted my marriage and family to look like. I was so excited at the thought that I would be part of creating the future I have dreamed of. I could write out things that I felt would make for a successful relationship with my husband and home. You may not be able to control much of your environment now but there will be a day that you will oversee all of it, for the most part.
My parents were also strict and very overprotective. I know that they may not say it but I’m sure they have fear inside of anything happening to you. So, for them, it is easier to just control your environment so not to lose you to anything they fear. I remember those days as well.
I can see in you that you are really thinking about life, future, marriage, relationships. This is so important. If you ever come across a married couple that you think really has a relationship that is amazing…ask them if you can interview them. I don’t know if that would be appropriate in your culture. I did this though. Everywhere. I would be on an airplane and I would scan the isles looking for a woman with a wedding ring. I would sit next to her and ask her what her advice on marriage would be. It may be horrible advice but really makes for great conversatin and thinking about the relationships of others. There is this couple I knew growing up. They just always seemed to be so in love with each other. I wanted to figure out what made them tick. So, before Cameron and I were married to each other, we called up this couple and asked if we could go to their home to interview them about their relationship. They saw it as an honor. We ate dinner with them, walked through their home, talked about everything. It was wonderful. People who truly have a successful relationship, best friendship are always wanting to share their “secrets” that make it successful.
Well, I better head off to sleep. After all, I have written this nearly twice already. I’m going to copy it before I send it.
: )
blessings sister-
Sharla
Sharla, what great advice.
Christine, *HUGS!*
love
me
oops i forgot to say HAPPY NEW YEAR’S EVE
Sharla- thankyou so much. I dont know how you figured out that I think about marriage a lot. Is it that obvious?! Lol
i’ve wanted to get married ever since I was like 5 or 6. I planned and replanned my wedding a hundred times.
But I love your idea.. I will definitely try that out.. but maybe I should wait till I meet my husband to be! the first couple I interview will be my pastor and his wife!!
Happy new yr to you and your family!!
Diana- *hugs* to you too! Happy new yr’s eve!!
Thanks Christine! I say learn all that you can while you are not in the thick of loving someone. The more you can learn about relationships, marriage, life, before you are married, the better. I read so much before ever really in a relationship. It is good because it may even influence your choices in who you choose to love. You may discover standards and character traits that you will not compromise on.
And, it is fun to learn.
Have a BEAUTIFUL Sunday!
: )
Shar
wow! Awesome ideas Sharla! One thing I am really sure i am not getting into a relationship until Im perfectly sure its God’s will and that both of us are responsible enough to handle it!
God bless!
Wow Sharla thats amazing!
Christine stop complaining! Guys dont get to shop even 1/3rd of what girls get. Plus We do work arnd the house. Work like”lifting up the Chairs or the sofa.” stuff tahts too heavy for a Woman! Or a girl!
Thats Guys, I’ve worked in my house ever since I was small. Clean the bathroom,dust,clean,wipe,mop,take care of Chris.
My sister Bavan(cousin) says cuz I was an elder bro when I was really small and that Ive always taken up responsibilities for Chris. Thats why I finish my work on time even now.
We are so proud of you!!
Aren’t we proud of him?
yes we are
Oscar
hehehe you sound like a good kid. But you know, making your sisters feel loved and special is a part of the job profile of men 
Christine- don’t let him off so easily, demand fussing. lol
Oscar it’s so hard to think of you as an elder bro, cos I always think of you as little bro, now how can you be a little bro and an elder bro at the same time?
lol.. thats a good point. I see you the same way.. like a litle kid who needs to be taken care of..
lol
He does a pretty good job of making me feel loved most of the time
You guys are funny!
I was always jealous of my brothers growing up because they always did the outside work….chopping wood for fireplace, adventuring around the place doing this and that…..and the bathrooms, dinner table setting and inside stuff was my responsibility. If I wasn’t such a procrastinator growing up I would have done it fast and went on to other things. So, Oscar, if you are doing bathrooms, I sympathize in understanding.
Responsibility is great. It builds character. And, we need character to sustain a resonable future. So, in the end….no matter the work…it’s all a benifit.
I hope your brother partakes in some…because it would be good for him….not in just getting stuff done, but building character. That is longer lasting then any finihsed product.
Enjoy your all’s Tuesday! We’ll, at midnight your time, I would be saying it better.. Enjoy your Wednesday fast approaching.
: )
blessing-joy!
Shar
Awwww was that little kid comment for Oscar or for me? *wants to be fussed* someone look at me like i’m a little kid too!
Oh you’re right here Lord *beams* I’m excited..
Hugs to everyone in this conversation I love you guys and hi Sharla it seems you got in just a minute ago! Have a good Tuesday! Half an hour to Wednesday for us..
love and hugs
Di
Hey sharla. Happy Tuesday and wednesday. i think ill pass on your word of advice to my brother..
Diana- you are like a big sister to me even though you are younger.. strange but i cant really explain it.
I love you all
Christine
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