I Dream of Becoming a Stage Mother.

It's been weeks since I last wrote my blog. This has been a topic floating in my head for the past weeks and it's about time that I share my insights on motherhood. Huh? Motherhood? Well, at least the anticipation of being one. See, I'm 31 weeks pregnant now and in about 2 months' time, I'll be bringing a new life into this world. Still a scary thought at times since it's my first baby and I don't know what to expect.

How do I see motherhood? Well, I've been blessed with a great mom. And in a previous blog, I revealed that I'm a mama's girl so I would probably raise our kids in almost the same manner with the addition of one important ingredient. The title that's in my head: STAGE MOTHER.

If you're Filipino, hearing the word "stage mom" conjures the image of an Annabelle Rama surrounded by her celebrity kids. Contrary to this picture, I dream of becoming one in the sense that I want to be there for our daughter in all the important events of her life - field trips, school programs, graduations, celebrations and even heartbreaks. The reason my husband and I are working our butts off is to give the best life for our family. Who doesn't? If you ask someone who's going on overtime at work, he or she would probably say, this is for my family. The thing to ask now is, When do you plan to stop? What's your exit strategy?

More than expressing my pity for those who don't get to spend most of their time with their families, my intention for sharing my insights is to empower those who feel stuck in their situation. For them to realize that something can be done. We can choose to be financially dependent on paychecks which dictates most of our actions (and our schedules) or choose the path to financial freedom and align our actions with what we want for our lives in the next 10 to 20 years. I'm not saying, "Quit your job now so you can spend time with your family." I'm saying, "Educate yourself, gradually shift your mindset to be able to start on something that would allow you to confidently leave your job so you can provide for your family and spend more time with them." This is an invitation (and perhaps a challenge for those who are left in the industrial age) to look at another reality, the possibility of being financially free. Wouldn't it be great to be physically (and not just fiscally) present in the lives of the people who matter to us?

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