<p>While most people seem to be raving about working women, there are these new-age housewives whose life seems full-on and laidback, observe Shaili Dhagat.<br /><br /><br /><em>There was this sms circulating recently that went:<br />Frying pan in one hand, another on the mobile<br />One eye on the soap-opera, another on the neighbour<br />One ear on the latest gossip, the other hearing for the cooker’s whistle<br />Well, well, who says that a housewife’s life is boring!</em><br /><br /></p>.<p>So truly said! While the world seems to be raving about working-women, there is this other class of women who are house-wives or home-makers, and are leading extremely interesting lives. On the one hand they are managing their house-hold and on the other hand they are having their share of fun too, striving to lead fulfilling lives. <br /><br />They have created their own wonderful world, adorning the assorted facets of relationships, playing different roles of a wife, mother, daughter, while retaining their own identity instead of putting it on a backburner. They fill their moments with outings, visits to friend’s place, watching movies, joining hobby-classes, taking part in welfare activities, becoming a part of social welfare programmes, going off to beauty parlours, daily visits to gyms and fitness centres and more such activities involving work cum pleasure!<br /><br />Whatever be the reasons for not working, many of these home-makers claim that they have the best of both the worlds. Their husbands dote on them as they admire the ‘stay at home’ status of their wife, considering it as a supreme form of sacrifice made for the family (pardon the pun). <br /><br />These women get enough time to relax around while the whole world seems to be in some kind of a hurry. They get their fun-time too and can make lots of new friends while staying in touch with the older ones. They also get the time to look-after themselves and enjoy the leisure of life while everyone else is trying to squeeze out some time for fun-filled activities and exercise! Well, one can’t just say that their lives are completely stress-free but it is just that they have more time and energy to manage it.<br /><br />Says Mamta Singh, a home-maker for the past twelve years, “I never found a dull moment ever in my life! After my marriage, I continued with my teaching job for a while but after having babies, I gave up my job. Initial years were tough, but once the kids began going to school I had the option to join back my job. But I decided to be a home-maker which is actually a full-time job. I had so much leisurely time on hand. My husband is always busy so one relaxed person at home is such a blessing! My family appreciates my step. My daughters respect me for being always there for them. I go out shopping once a week, visit my parents and in-laws once a week, I even enjoy a movie once in a while, I have joined a kitty party group. Evenings are reserved for the gym. I win lots of compliments for maintaining myself well. My life is exciting and peaceful! I have no regrets about being a home-maker.”<br /><br />Gita Srivastava, another house-wife shares her views, “I am a house-wife by choice but my life is definitely not boring! In fact my husband and my working friends kind of envy my relaxed lifestyle. I walk in the early mornings with my group of friends and catch a glimpse of nature at its best. I enjoy cooking for my family and the compliments are plenty. I enjoy baking for family and friends and once in a while take a few orders too. I get my share of space and time in which I socialize, drive off to the lively Bazaars or catch up on the latest books at the book-stores. I have joined some evening classes for singing which I attend twice a week. I even go for movies with my friends and we also have a session of bridge once in a month. Wow, come to think of it, I enjoy my life as a house-wife. There is so much to do and learn. I am never bored and life is definitely exciting and interesting. I am not criticizing the life-style of working women but house-wives have the option of making their life both relaxed and enriching and get plenty of opportunities to venerate the women in them!”<br /><br />No doubt that the home-makers of today are leading very interesting lives! It is a matter of personal choice for them. They have made their lives interesting and do not dwell on mundane activities. Modern home-makers have created the right awakening in themselves, pursuing hobbies and varying interests while looking after their family’s needs. They are the happening house-wives and are proudly living each moment in style, enjoying life in different measures! Well, how many of us have that luxury?</p>
<p>While most people seem to be raving about working women, there are these new-age housewives whose life seems full-on and laidback, observe Shaili Dhagat.<br /><br /><br /><em>There was this sms circulating recently that went:<br />Frying pan in one hand, another on the mobile<br />One eye on the soap-opera, another on the neighbour<br />One ear on the latest gossip, the other hearing for the cooker’s whistle<br />Well, well, who says that a housewife’s life is boring!</em><br /><br /></p>.<p>So truly said! While the world seems to be raving about working-women, there is this other class of women who are house-wives or home-makers, and are leading extremely interesting lives. On the one hand they are managing their house-hold and on the other hand they are having their share of fun too, striving to lead fulfilling lives. <br /><br />They have created their own wonderful world, adorning the assorted facets of relationships, playing different roles of a wife, mother, daughter, while retaining their own identity instead of putting it on a backburner. They fill their moments with outings, visits to friend’s place, watching movies, joining hobby-classes, taking part in welfare activities, becoming a part of social welfare programmes, going off to beauty parlours, daily visits to gyms and fitness centres and more such activities involving work cum pleasure!<br /><br />Whatever be the reasons for not working, many of these home-makers claim that they have the best of both the worlds. Their husbands dote on them as they admire the ‘stay at home’ status of their wife, considering it as a supreme form of sacrifice made for the family (pardon the pun). <br /><br />These women get enough time to relax around while the whole world seems to be in some kind of a hurry. They get their fun-time too and can make lots of new friends while staying in touch with the older ones. They also get the time to look-after themselves and enjoy the leisure of life while everyone else is trying to squeeze out some time for fun-filled activities and exercise! Well, one can’t just say that their lives are completely stress-free but it is just that they have more time and energy to manage it.<br /><br />Says Mamta Singh, a home-maker for the past twelve years, “I never found a dull moment ever in my life! After my marriage, I continued with my teaching job for a while but after having babies, I gave up my job. Initial years were tough, but once the kids began going to school I had the option to join back my job. But I decided to be a home-maker which is actually a full-time job. I had so much leisurely time on hand. My husband is always busy so one relaxed person at home is such a blessing! My family appreciates my step. My daughters respect me for being always there for them. I go out shopping once a week, visit my parents and in-laws once a week, I even enjoy a movie once in a while, I have joined a kitty party group. Evenings are reserved for the gym. I win lots of compliments for maintaining myself well. My life is exciting and peaceful! I have no regrets about being a home-maker.”<br /><br />Gita Srivastava, another house-wife shares her views, “I am a house-wife by choice but my life is definitely not boring! In fact my husband and my working friends kind of envy my relaxed lifestyle. I walk in the early mornings with my group of friends and catch a glimpse of nature at its best. I enjoy cooking for my family and the compliments are plenty. I enjoy baking for family and friends and once in a while take a few orders too. I get my share of space and time in which I socialize, drive off to the lively Bazaars or catch up on the latest books at the book-stores. I have joined some evening classes for singing which I attend twice a week. I even go for movies with my friends and we also have a session of bridge once in a month. Wow, come to think of it, I enjoy my life as a house-wife. There is so much to do and learn. I am never bored and life is definitely exciting and interesting. I am not criticizing the life-style of working women but house-wives have the option of making their life both relaxed and enriching and get plenty of opportunities to venerate the women in them!”<br /><br />No doubt that the home-makers of today are leading very interesting lives! It is a matter of personal choice for them. They have made their lives interesting and do not dwell on mundane activities. Modern home-makers have created the right awakening in themselves, pursuing hobbies and varying interests while looking after their family’s needs. They are the happening house-wives and are proudly living each moment in style, enjoying life in different measures! Well, how many of us have that luxury?</p>
