So when I arrived at the seminar, I got a lot of knowing smiles from my colleagues who were already there.

That’s because I arrived together with the Matriarch.

And yes, I rode in her car. I had little choice, since everyone else had already left the office, and both of us were the only ones left who were going to the seminar. I had no choice!

But she was all nice and motherly during the car ride, asking me about my aspirations, my plans, and even about my personal life. So when she was done with asking me about my family, I decided to return her the favour.

“So do you have kids?” but I already knew the answer.

“Yes, I have 2 daughters. One is 26, and one is 23.”

Ahhh, and my sources tell me that they are pretty!

She goes on to tell me about their jobs.

“Oh, so does she like to write?” I asked, after she told me what her 23 year-old does.

“Yes, she does! She writes for her church newsletter as well.”

“Does she blog?”

“No, she doesn’t, I don’t think.” I could hear her thinking, wondering if the daughter blogs without her knowing.

“Well, blogging is a good way to improve your writing,” I tell her, before explaining to her the reasons…

Even though I’m not into festivities, if she invites me to her place for Christmas or Chinese New Year, I might even consider dropping by! (But only if the daughters are there of course.)

“Are you sure you want her to be your mother-in-law?” a colleague solemnly warned me after I wistfully related the incident.

“Yeah, you do have a point…”

*Sigh* Why must everything in life come with a catch?