When I was in grade school, I had a vision of the kind of family I want to have when I grow up. I want to have kids who will grow up as best friends and I want a husband that would be hands-on with them just like me. I prayed for a career that allowed a flexible schedule so I could prioritize my family. When I had suitors in HS, it's funny that I screened them based on their ability to handle kids and extreme pressure. I even checked their grades (:/). I took my grandmother's advice "improve the race" quite seriously. I didn't attend the HS prom because I couldn't find a Brad Pitt my age who could get along well with my sister who was at that time 2years old. My mindset was, if I don't see a future for us never mind. I thought even friendly dates should be serious ones.
