During the last few weeks, I also replayed "for better or for worse".

On our wedding DVD, as I am reciting my vows, you can see my left eyebrow go up with skepticism as I recite " for richer or poorer". I don't know any bride that wants to go into a marriage with the thought of being poor.  During the last few weeks, I also replayed "for better or for worse"...which the latter could be a perfect lead into the latter of "richer or for poorer."

Almost four weeks ago, I wrote an entry about an e-mail Ching sent me to come home early to talk.  (Did he see the amount of wine bottles in the recycling bin? 7/19/12) While I joked that he could have lost his job, he actually did.  His department went through a re-org and his position, eliminated.  This was a blow to our tidy life, spreadsheet and Ching's esteem.  Regardless of how much he contributes (to the spreadsheet), he defines himself by his work and what he provides to his girls. (That's right, JCW is one of the girls.)

I can write this now because (after 21 interviews in 6 days) Ching was offered another position, in a different part of the same company.  Now our conversations are about work/life balance and if he should travel.  Would more salary make up for the travel or if he didn't, is it a sign of complacency?  Regardless, we are fine.  But what astounds me is when the situation went from normal in Newton to a shit storm, the Wangs seem to be at their best.  I was nice..really.  We listened, we talked...we were a team.

We, actually Ching, jiggled with the spreadsheet knowing that whatever happened we would be fine.  But I did think of ways to cut back and be more frugal.  Honestly, we live with a lot of crap.  And why in God's name do I not buy in bulk?  Do you know that you can get 48 Polly-O cheese sticks at Costo for 7.99 while 12 at Shaws cost 5.99?  Say it with me--Ridic!

The Mr Ching Wang job debate is not done.  But so far I have been reminded that we are a good team. We should remember to be kind and realize that since everyone is healthy, we haven't even scratched the service of "worse".   And bulk...cheese in bulk!