Episode 14
why aren't you married!
If there is a question that can inflict immeasurable pain upon its recipient, it has to be the dreaded question, "why aren't you married yet?" This question holds more power than imaginable, especially at weddings, where many single people tend to hide from overbearing married adults who wish to pry into their lives. Well, I just realised that here in Malawi, you don't have to hide from married adults, because just about anyone will ask you why you aren't married, from the oldest to the youngest. At my friend's wedding, I had numerous guys asking me why I wasn't married at the ripe old age of 22. Then they asked me if I could get married, and that I should get started as soon as possible. Indignant as I was, I replied that I could marry whomever, whenever I pleased. I think we all know that isn't true, but it was the only way I could save my wounded pride. Gosh. Can't a girl just dance and throw money around in peace!?
If there is a question that can inflict immeasurable pain upon its recipient, it has to be the dreaded question, "why aren't you married yet?" This question holds more power than imaginable, especially at weddings, where many single people tend to hide from overbearing married adults who wish to pry into their lives. Well, I just realised that here in Malawi, you don't have to hide from married adults, because just about anyone will ask you why you aren't married, from the oldest to the youngest. At my friend's wedding, I had numerous guys asking me why I wasn't married at the ripe old age of 22. Then they asked me if I could get married, and that I should get started as soon as possible. Indignant as I was, I replied that I could marry whomever, whenever I pleased. I think we all know that isn't true, but it was the only way I could save my wounded pride. Gosh. Can't a girl just dance and throw money around in peace!?
posted by kathleentse at 6:57 am
3 Comments:
why are you so funny?
Hahhaha, I can't stand that qu. either. Although, I haven't been asked that qu. yet. For some reason, when I read that post, it made me think of Amy Tan's books... I'm actually reading "Saving Fish from Drowning"(?)
ha. when you do get married past the tender age of 22, let me know. hahaa... maybe you'll have some good looking friends to introduce to your other "ripe" friends. but regardless, i'm going to throw monopoly money at you... or maybe canadian tire money. depends what i'm in the mood for.
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