I watched a very interesting movie 2 days ago titled "Julie & Julia". This is not a movie review; just wanted to share how this movie has inspired me. *Spoiler alert*
Julia (played by Amy Adams) has reached a point in her life where she finds herself feeling bored, down and basically feeling uninspired with her life.. So before her 30th bday, she (and her hubby) came up with an idea for her to start a blog and write about her journey to learn french cooking based on a book by Julie (played by Meryl Streep). She had 365days to complete 500+ recipes from Julie's cook book. To cut long story short, she completed her goal despite all obstacles that she had to endure during the process.
As a fulltime SAHM, sometimes I do feel uninspired. Don't get me wrong, it was my decision to stay home and be a fulltime mum and work from home. I made this decision about 8years ago before I left my hotelier career to pursue other home based options. I didn't think it's fair for a child to have both their parents work for the demanding hotel industry.. Imagine both DH and I still working 12-15hour a day everyday.. Kesian oh Mia..
So, in order to fill up the 'void' in my life, I decided to teach Baby Signs. Unfortunately, it's still not enough to 'inspire' me (for now la). I know things would be different once Mia starts going to school. In the meantime, I need something new in my life.... I've gotta start making that list now..
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I saw the preview and the behind the scene. I want to buy the DVD also. is it show in the cinema?
I agree with you, in life, working or not working, FTWM, SAHM, WAHM, any kind of moms of wives ( either desperate or not) we all need to find that"something" in life. Not just spending time going to saloon, and gossiping or spending husband's money (worst yet showing off $$). We need to find the purpose in life.
I do have different interest in different timing. I just embrace what I m in for the moment. Follow the flow, but I never let my self feel wasted or bored.
One secret wish of mine is when my children are big and if God bless me with good health , I really want to work as volunteer ( be it to be dog's shelter, working in orphanage , work in elderly house) . I m not sure if I will be able to have the patient and the passion, but I do have the intention , So for now I think I will start with the intention :) and let's hope God will give me the patient and passion .
same here la.. i always wanted to volunteer.. i signed up for world vision; but didn't have any chance to do volunteer work yet.. d timing tdk ngam.. I'm also looking at volunteering for Mercy M'sia.
I must admit, the fault is mostly mine.. i tend to let myself drown in boredom.. hehehe.. but many other factors plays a part oso la..
but u know what, hopefully this will change soon.. i got an assignment from DH.. I hate it now; but i hope i'll like it better once i understand it.. :-)
Btw, i downloaded d DVDrip of Julie&Julia. I dun think it made it to our cinemas.. it was released quite sometime ago in August
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