Grandma came all the way from Tambunan to KK to attend my cousin's wedding and she stayed at our house for a couple of weeks. I didn't get the chance to attend the wedding because I was still having my final exam at that time. When I got back to KK, grandma told me about the wedding and based from her description of the wedding, it sounded like my cousin had a grand wedding reception. Too bad, I missed it. Never mind, I'll wait for the video and the photos of the ceremony.
So, grandma and I had a grandmother-grandson conversation in the living room. I knew that she will bring about the same topic. Marriage. Nevertheless, being a filial grandson, I sat down with her and went through the conversation.
Grandma: Bah, bila lagi kau mau kawin? Si anu suda kawin. Kau bila lagi? Jangan kama lambat2.
Me: Ala...palan2 bah tu. Sia mau sambung blajar lagi mangkali ni. Lepas tu baru kawin.
Grandma: Tia payah la sambung blajar lagi. Lepas kau abis ni trus kau kerja. Trus kawin.
Me: Hehe...tingu la dulu ni.
Grandma: Kawin la waktu kau masih muda supaya bila kau sudah tua nanti, anak-anak kau pun suda besar.
Me: Mmbah...
Grandma wanted to extend the conversation but I quickly changed to another topic. Sorry grandma. However, grandma had the points. She wanted me to have children a.s.a.p but she still have the traditional mindset - first degree is enough - but I wanted to have at least a Masters degree. I guess she still have the thought that with the first degree, one can be considered as a succesful person. It was. Now, everything's changed my dear grandma.
About the marriage. Sabar la grandma. The time will come and just wait for it. When I'm financially secured then I will tie the knot. Don't you worry. I promise that I will not take a very long time to get married but I shall think about it thorougly. Marriage is a holy matrimony. Marriage is a covenant between one man and one women that was designed and ordained by God and therefore cannot be taken for granted. Marriage means you have to spend you life with your wife/husband for the rest of your life. 'Until death do us apart' remember? So, marriage is also about making a wise choice and decision.
Speaking of marriage, I knew for a fact that a number of my acquaintances (who are at same age like me) got married and even already have children. Some even planning to get married soon. Very soon. For my friends who are getting married, I congrats all of you and I pray for your lifetime happiness. As for me, you all have to wait for my invitation cards. Haha! The thing for sure, it ain't gonna be too soon.
