Everyone Can Fly

Sounenir Shop at Amsterdam, Holland

Funny Looking House in Rotterdam, Holland

Big Ben, London

London City

Recently, our two airlines had launched their low-fare campaigns. MAS one was called "Everyday Low Price" while AirAsia was called "Sub-Zero Fare". Nowadays, it is quite cheap to go for holidays locally or overseas (Asean countries) by flight compared to many years ago. I remember when I was still single in my twenties, my friends and myself hardly go for holidays by flight. At that time, we have plenty of time to spare but do not have enough money to spare for holidays. Now, I am married and have two young kids to take care. It is the other way round already, now can afford to spend a little bit for holidays but no time to spare after becoming a homemaker.

I envy some of my single friends who use to go for holidays locally and overseas very frequently. They have gone to China, Macau & HongKong, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Kuching, Kota Kinabalu, Penang. It is so easy, first they gather a few good friends and after determine the place of visit, book on-line, apply leave and then fly off.

As for us, the homemakers, it is quite difficult. We have to wait for school holidays first. When the kids are still small, it is inconvenient to bring them for holidays overseas. Some of my friends who are also homemakers, share the same views as me. We hope that we are able to go for a trip together without the kids and husbands. It will be nice if we can meet on a yearly basis for a retreat. We can call ourselves the "Homemaker's Club" where we can catch up the old times, exchanging ideas and enjoy each other company. I think the whole night we will only talk about our kids and husband.

I was glad that I managed to follow my husband for his business trip to London and Holland last year in May. It was a 10-day trip and most of the time I went for sight-seeing alone as my husband was at work and meetings. Eventhough, I was alone going around London city and Rotterdam, Holland, I did enjoy the trips. It was a good experience.

We should be thankful for what we have.