Planning for a Future Living Alone

“Hey, I wish I could wake up married.”

Four women in their early 30s were sitting at a table next to a cafe, chatting, and their conversation caught my ear.

“Right, right. It would be so nice if I had a husband next to me when I woke up tomorrow.”

“I’m so tired of going on blind dates. It’s so annoying to get dressed up.”

“I always think about canceling the date while I’m getting ready.”

“Right, right.”

I couldn't help but chuckle as I secretly listened in. I guess everyone thinks alike.

It was strange to me that strangers I had nothing to do with felt the same way.

It was a fantasy, but I sometimes thought it would have been better if I had lived in the Joseon Dynasty.

Then I wouldn't have to worry about anything and I would be living a normal life after getting married in an arranged marriage.

Although the person who read my fortune a while back said, “If you had been born in the Joseon Dynasty, you would have dressed as a man and carried a sword around.

Be thankful you were born in this era!”

I deliberately tried to move my body more by going to see canola flowers and cherry blossoms by myself.

I didn't want my sadness to consume me.

I went hiking, explored all sorts of trails, and focused on walking.

I read a lot of books, watched a lot of movies, and became absorbed in creating new hobbies.

Most importantly, I started studying personal finance.

I seriously thought about how long I could work at this company,

and I looked into what direction I should take in personal finance.

I couldn't just sit back and wait any longer. It was a problem I couldn't put off any longer.

Should I become independent or live with my aging parents? It would be nice to travel once a year.

Should I move into a senior living facility after my parents pass away?

I started to seriously plan my future life alone.