侯婆婆的話語中流露出一種平和和豁達的人生態度,與她談天時有種平靜而清爽的感覺,彷彿一陣青風。
Granny Hou's words reveal a sense of peace and openness in her outlook on life. Conversations with her bring a calm and refreshing feeling, like a cool breeze.
因為我沒有去打工,所以在過去的20幾年裏大部份時間都留在家中照顧孫子,而女婿則在外工作。我很少出門,通常買菜才出門。我常在樓下街市買菜十分方便,我也記得會送我孫女上學,當時她5歲,正就讀幼兒班。
因為以前家裏沒有風扇的,所以夏天的時候我會在球場上享受涼風。冬天的時候,我也會在球埸上面曬被子。球場上通常有很多人,特別是中秋佳節時小朋友特別多。小朋友們會在外面提着蠟燭,場面十分之熱鬧。
Because I didn't go to work, I spent most of the past 20-something years at home taking care of my grand-children, while my son-in-law worked outside. I rarely go out, usually only when I need to buy groceries. Because I didn't go to work, I spent most of the past 20-something years at home taking care of my grand-children, while my son-in-law worked outside. I often buy groceries at the market downstairs, which is very convenient. I also remember taking my granddaughter to kindergarten when she was 5 years old.
Since we didn't have a fan at home before, I would enjoy the breeze at the sports court during the summer. In the winter, I would also dry the quilts on the court. There are usually many people on the court, especially during the Mid-Autumn Festival. Children love playing there. The children would carry candles outside, creating a very lively scene.