a stupendous idea

some days ago, a classmate asked me bluntly, "why don't you get married?"

i had to grab my desk for fear that i might fall down from where i was seated. it is not that i do not want to. it is just that, i was really caught off guard. i was having second thoughts about the career i have chosen, family issues, etc.

when i found my voice, i told her i do not have plans of getting married yet. she then responded, "but you could opt not to have kids while you are still in school." i immediately answered, "but that is the least of my problems with marriage since i happen to love kids." earlier in time, i wanted to be a pediatrician. when i got sidetracked, i wanted then to take up child psychology after double majoring in economics and political science. but then, i got tangled with the notion of entering into a serious relationship and then doing everything (including going to law school) for my parents just so they would be happy with my decision.

argh! really, i do not have qualms about getting married. but i am certain that, there is a time for everything. i know my classmate is on the subject of marriage because she herself is ready for it, whereas i, i am not.