Friday, 13 March 2009

Low maintenance

YK and I were chatting in the car.

"Mummy! If you were to live alone, you don't need a TV cos you never watch TV. Or a living room for that matter cos you're never in the living room. You also don't need a fridge because sweet potatoes don't have to be kept in the fridge. Then again, you may need a freezer to keep your tao sar pau (buns with red bean paste). But you definitely don't need an oven or a stove. All you need is a room with a steamer, a bed and a washing machine."

Why would I need a washing machine if I don't have to wash their clothes? I just need a bed and a garden so I can grow my own potatoes and cook them in the steamer.

12 comments:

k@Ye_ said...

YK is so funny! U shd mention, "Mummy needs $$ from you & SK to support if she lives alone.." and see his reaction...

Fresh Fry aka 福星 said...

me think u'll be malnourished wor.....

Anonymous said...

You are, honest to goodness and it's not an over exaggeration on YK's part ;-0 You adhere and practise simple living. Btw, my last night in SHA and I'm totally reluctant to leave.

w said...

Sweet post :)

Amel said...

Being low maintenance is good. :-))))

WaterLearner said...

I am always for a simple lifestyle.

Blur Ting said...

kaye - we've covered that before in the past. I remember he said something like "When you become old and weak, you'll stay in my house and I'll take care of you. But I won't clean your shit. We'll find someone to take care of that."

Blur Ting said...

Fry - It's funny I can survive on very little nutrition. Then again, my mum is always warning me "Wait till you grow old. All the 'mao ping' will surface!"

Blur Ting said...

EE - I'm just a simple girl living the simple life. Maybe getting too simple lately.

Blur Ting said...

Wen - Conversations with kids can be sweet or horrible at times!

Blur Ting said...

Amel - It's funny we didn't think that way when we were younger. everything must be over the top but we naturally pare down when we get older and wiser.

Blur Ting said...

water -I've learned so many good things from your blog!

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