Sunday, October 19, 2008

Aunty Lily's home business

Aunty Lily moved into our house about a month ago...(long story) and ofcourse she brought along her 'home business' along the way too. Should say 'businesses' as it involves full-time nanny services (inclusive picking/dropping up kids from home and school) and catering (inclusive home-delivery).
Have to admit that it's a wholesome change from the 'tranquil' environment into a 'lively' living quarter down here. Not that we mind it, on the contrary.....toddlers running around the house are an enjoyable sight to behold, a baby and another baby on the horizon are a joy (no matter whether it is our very own or someone else's). And on top of all that, we don't need to cook ourselves (although I must say that I quite like cooking myself, but barely have ample time to dish out a gourmet meal).......meaning everyday 'fresh' food on the table (which also results in a bigger waistline, duh).
Some people might find it an intrusion on their 'private' space....a whole gaggle of people moving in, but have to readily admit that we don't see it this way. After all, my wife has been brought up by this very Aunty Lily when she was born (Aunty Lily was a teenager back then in the oldies).....and our very own little girl was also brought up by Aunty Lily herself. Meaning that we are quite 'close' to her. Lol, it's like a continuous cycle of life.
The only gripes that we might have, is the fact that all the money Lily generates is pitiful compared to what the 'outside market' demands. Ofcourse she doesn't lose money over it, that would be very stupid if she did lose money over it, but somehow when we add all the numbers up, we get a feeling that she is not rewarded the full '100%'.
Costs of living have risen up, here, there and everywhere and yes, it's not a given to have a smooth-running, successful home-run enterprise during these 'harsher' times, but it does not also mean that one has to run a business at cut-throat prices. People who are knowledgable of the current market prices are more than happy to give Aunty Lily some potential business (no wonder at the prices that she commands). But if this affects her 'personal well-being'....then there is definitely something not right.
In the meantime we all congregate together here as one 'big, happy family'. We sure do hope that she sees the 'light' one day and realizes that for all what it's worth.....one has to look after themselves.....nothing comes for 'free' in this world, sadly but true.

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