We
were comparing house chores, my friends and I that is.
And they all turned to look at me like I came
from another planet when I said my grandma did the cooking and that I rarely
entered the kitchen.
I
have my list of productive and unproductive chores. While washing, sweeping and
fetching water are definitely not on my productive list, (I mean, what do we
have machines for?)
I
understand and affirm that cooking is quite productive. But get this: my grandma
is possibly the best cook there is and she is always willing, So why do I need
to do the extra chore?
The
first thing on my Aunt’s lips when she visits is, you don’t know more than
pressing computer. (I’m always almost on my laptop).
Aunty,
actually I do. I know that without you guys(I know you would frown at my
calling you “guys”) my family to be precise, I’d be pretty lost and I truly
would not know anything other than pressing my computer.
I
am not justifying my attitude towards what we perceive as divine house chores
for females in this part of the world, but why can I not just be accepted for
what I am? That is someone who isn’t overtly taken with sweating and doing a
lot of chores that won’t be seen after some minutes!
I mean the second you wash plates, someone is using them again, or the moment you sweep, someone is spilling stuff on the floor!
Forgive
my indulgence, I grew up with an over caring grandma who pampered me silly!
So
much so that at a tender age I knew exactly what I’d rather spend my time
doing.
This
is me just thinking, no intent on scattering the very beautiful African
society.
She
is there to offer me advice; I dare say that she is 95% responsible for my
radical thinking.
What
am I implying?
I spent my formative years with her, and she allowed me freedom
under guidance and watchfulness to become who I wanted to be, without necessarily` stifling me and without making me unaware of the existing moral values.
She did make me aware but she gave me a choice of knowing and wanting it or just knowing it.
Thank
you Grams.
i kinda share ur sentiments. so i don't love chores too. but, u know, nobody REALLY likes 'em- they juat need to be done. And what when its ur turn? just help. okay?? And hihi to grammy
ReplyDeleteHaha. You know before the second half of last year, I wouldn't do any chore to save my life - even the 'male-associated' ones like washing cars etc! Living with a new family sorta in during my I.T. forced me into doing those things. While I am grateful I tried out new things and help out, I think in the presence of alternatives, doing chores shouldn't be forced. I still fear for my sisters though.
ReplyDeleteWilliams I''ll tell her you said hi.
ReplyDeleteOlamide, you should not fear for your sisters. I am sure the machines will treat them fine