The Future?

I had lunch with Elizabeth today at Steak Expert in Wanchai. While I was waiting for her, I couldn't help eavesdropping a conversation between 2 men (aged around 35-45) beside me.

Man A said he was already overwhelmed by work of the day, that he did not have good mood or patience at home, that he felt guiltiness lingered around him. Man B nodded his head severely as if he could not agree more. Man B went on to say he is trying to change his lifestyle by waking at 7 o'clock; then shower; then breakfast with children; drove them to school; go to work; back home at 5pm; watched TV with children; went to bed. Man B said it as if these are great achievements in life. I could not help but wonder why they are proud of keeping up the routine of share times with children and leave on time. Honestly I do not wish / permit myself to become one of them, it is too miserable....

My boss had a small talk with me, he started to mark the budget for the young expat. He mentioned I am in a 'safe bed' now, while somwhow meaning I will not be so comfortable any longer. Well... I had to do some thinking now....