Is it really miles to go before I sleep ??!?

Some time last week I was talking to a friend who was keen at retiring early. He wanted to make loads of money and be in a position where he wouldn't need any hard work... just a business to maintain... cheques to sign... I spent some time that night thinking if I would want to do that. Though making money might not be in my priority list... Even if I manage to do so... hoard lots of wealth... Will I love to sit at home? That too after all the hard work put in saving so much of wealth that I am contented to retire... That too not for a day or two or even ten... for months together... for years to come... ?

I have always wondered what drives my mother and her 50+ aged friends to go to office, boarding a crowded public transport, scaling distance of around 50 km, accepting challenges of work every day...

Working does give a lot more than just salary... Its indeed a tough juggling act to spend majority of time outside home and spend the rest of the time with friends and family... but I feel I want to do it... I want to see if I am strong enough to handle the juggling act efficiently... many people of the previous generation seem to have mastered it! I want to live atleast one third of the day for myself... I am probably made of the same material many other women are made of... I will get to know if I am for sure over years ...