After 2 Long Years... I feel Happy and there is a sense of Achievement! Yehey!
By theSids
@thesids (22180)
Bhubaneswar, India
May 30, 2012 3:20am CST
hi Friends and lotters
Two years ago - 30,000 INR (about 600 USD) was a dream to me. I needed that amount to buy my wife a Laptop. She had asked me for one long back before I fell ill and was confined at home (in 2008). I was earning well then and I could have gifted her a Lappy if I could work there for 3 more months. But my illness and regular medication deprived us of this.
Since I started working from home, I earned some amounts and these were never a regular income. I did not give up hope and continues saving small amounts after meeting my medical expenses, and even sundry expenses.
Today, I checked out my balance with the bankers and the good news is that I now have that amount to buy my wife her laptop... I admit, it will not be a top class one but still, within my constraints, I think I have achieved something big
Have you ever tried to chase some dream of another person and really felt happy on that achievement? What is your Story!
Cheers,
theSids.
ps: Awaiting the return of my wife who is expected to arrive next weekend
Two years ago - 30,000 INR (about 600 USD) was a dream to me. I needed that amount to buy my wife a Laptop. She had asked me for one long back before I fell ill and was confined at home (in 2008). I was earning well then and I could have gifted her a Lappy if I could work there for 3 more months. But my illness and regular medication deprived us of this.
Since I started working from home, I earned some amounts and these were never a regular income. I did not give up hope and continues saving small amounts after meeting my medical expenses, and even sundry expenses.
Today, I checked out my balance with the bankers and the good news is that I now have that amount to buy my wife her laptop... I admit, it will not be a top class one but still, within my constraints, I think I have achieved something big
Have you ever tried to chase some dream of another person and really felt happy on that achievement? What is your Story!
Cheers,
theSids.
ps: Awaiting the return of my wife who is expected to arrive next weekend8 people like this
51 responses
@enelym001 (8322)
• Philippines
30 May 12
Hi godson
Hooray! A new laptop for wifey! I can see how big her smile is gonna be once you handed over her your gift. You are so sweet godson. To save up such money for something even when you have to spend for medical expenses and others is really a great achievement. Something you definitely must be proud of. 30K as a budget can buy a really great laptop. Who says it's not gonna be a top class one?
Hooray! A new laptop for wifey! I can see how big her smile is gonna be once you handed over her your gift. You are so sweet godson. To save up such money for something even when you have to spend for medical expenses and others is really a great achievement. Something you definitely must be proud of. 30K as a budget can buy a really great laptop. Who says it's not gonna be a top class one?2 people like this
@enelym001 (8322)
• Philippines
30 May 12
HI visavis,
Yes, you are right!
For sure godson's wifey is gonna be happy.
Surprise her godson, don't tell it to her yet til you purchased a laptop!
For sure godson's wifey is gonna be happy.
Surprise her godson, don't tell it to her yet til you purchased a laptop!1 person likes this
@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
30 May 12
hi godmom
I have not yet told her anything about the amount or even the fact that I had been saving some amount... But right now I am feeling too impatient - and I know I should hold on and wait for her return - I want to go to the purchase with her... been a really long time since we went shopping
I have not yet told her anything about the amount or even the fact that I had been saving some amount... But right now I am feeling too impatient - and I know I should hold on and wait for her return - I want to go to the purchase with her... been a really long time since we went shopping2 people like this
@victorkrish (1614)
• Malaysia
30 May 12
Hello sids,
Sounds good. At least you can buy a laptop for her.
Dream comes true finally. Well done sids.
Have a nice day.
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@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
30 May 12
Hi Victor
First, I must apologise here - something went wrong with my friends list and I saw that you dont appear there anymore. I should have searched but I didnt. Now that I see you here, I am resending you a FR.
Yes dear, this saving for a cause does mean a lot to me. I always wanted to gift my wife something that she needed. I do keep gifting her chocolates and smaller things (which mostly are eatables or dresses) but nothing which she needs for good. I am delighted at the thoughts when she will have her laptop.
It has been a long awaited thing for us and I am happy that I have a platform to share my happiness with you all dear friends
First, I must apologise here - something went wrong with my friends list and I saw that you dont appear there anymore. I should have searched but I didnt. Now that I see you here, I am resending you a FR.
Yes dear, this saving for a cause does mean a lot to me. I always wanted to gift my wife something that she needed. I do keep gifting her chocolates and smaller things (which mostly are eatables or dresses) but nothing which she needs for good. I am delighted at the thoughts when she will have her laptop.
It has been a long awaited thing for us and I am happy that I have a platform to share my happiness with you all dear friends1 person likes this
@victorkrish (1614)
• Malaysia
31 May 12
I had approved you,
Good attempt to make dream comes true.
You are good husband, sids.
Hope happiness is always around you.
@jazel_juan (15747)
• Philippines
30 May 12
Nice one sids, bonus point for the husband this time!
I am sure your wife will really appreciate it and no matter what the specs of the laptop she will surely appreciate it. 1 person likes this
@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
30 May 12
Hi jazel
Thanks for the bonus
I am just thinking - which one would she opt - I have two in mind - one from HP and another from Acer. Both are near the same price but Acer has some better keyboard with a better HD graphics card...
I think I should leave the decision to her as it would be her who would use that lappy... I am still happy with my desktop... I have no where to go you see
Thanks for the bonus
I am just thinking - which one would she opt - I have two in mind - one from HP and another from Acer. Both are near the same price but Acer has some better keyboard with a better HD graphics card...
I think I should leave the decision to her as it would be her who would use that lappy... I am still happy with my desktop... I have no where to go you see1 person likes this
@ryanong (9665)
• Vietnam
30 May 12
I am happy for you now, you have enough money to buy a laptop ...your wife will be very happy with your gift.
Ya, you are right, we should not give up what we are doing and keep saving even though with a small amount..and for sure finally we can get significant amount later.
I do save now also since earning money is not easy right now. I always find out the way to get discount or save money buy going to an early market to buy food from farmers directly, and get extra money online also...
I hope i have enough money to buy a laptop in the end of this year also...
@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
30 May 12
Hi ryangong
I have been a born spendthrift all my life but this is one time that I really wanted to gift her something special. Maybe this entire episode would have me changed for good.
I do sincerely wish you a good luck so that you save enough to buy a laptop
and yes, I will try to look out for deals where I can save some money (I have never been this way ever in my life but now that I see some benefits of this saving thing I am sure to have a go at least before saying No)
I have been a born spendthrift all my life but this is one time that I really wanted to gift her something special. Maybe this entire episode would have me changed for good.
I do sincerely wish you a good luck so that you save enough to buy a laptop
and yes, I will try to look out for deals where I can save some money (I have never been this way ever in my life but now that I see some benefits of this saving thing I am sure to have a go at least before saying No)1 person likes this
@viju0410 (2286)
• India
30 May 12
Hi Sids,
I am happy for both of you and congrats for 'not giving up'.
Don't break the suspense and let it be a surprise for her.
WE have some beautiful stories, one is the gold chain my hubby gifted me and i gifted a two wheeler bike for him. Last year i also gave him a surprise by buying a pc for home which he wanted.
I am happy for both of you and congrats for 'not giving up'.
Don't break the suspense and let it be a surprise for her.
WE have some beautiful stories, one is the gold chain my hubby gifted me and i gifted a two wheeler bike for him. Last year i also gave him a surprise by buying a pc for home which he wanted.
@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
30 May 12
Hi viju
I failed last year when there was a surprise tour to Shirdi and I had to put in some of that amount. And again, this month, my aunt was diagnosed to have brain tumor and I did spend an amount So I was feeling that I might never be able to have that amount this year. luckily things have fallen at the right place.
now I am impatient to buy the laptop as I know the spendthrift me but then, I might fail to see the happiness on my wife's face or even reveal out thee secret before she arrives
I somewhere have always felt that you are a genuinely caring lady and I am glad to read that you have surprised your hubby and family with the two wheeler and the PC
I failed last year when there was a surprise tour to Shirdi and I had to put in some of that amount. And again, this month, my aunt was diagnosed to have brain tumor and I did spend an amount So I was feeling that I might never be able to have that amount this year. luckily things have fallen at the right place.
now I am impatient to buy the laptop as I know the spendthrift me but then, I might fail to see the happiness on my wife's face or even reveal out thee secret before she arrives
I somewhere have always felt that you are a genuinely caring lady and I am glad to read that you have surprised your hubby and family with the two wheeler and the PC1 person likes this
@viju0410 (2286)
• India
31 May 12
Sids,
Have you decided the brand? I know you are an expert to decide upon but you can get the one which has a service centre near by?
I am very simple and do support my husband in all the ways i can. Now I am planning to get a scooty, which would be more convenient and i don't have to depend on the public transport (like today is Bandh, i have to pay extra to auto etc). But again, remember about the extension work at home... so that is on top priority list.
Take care
Have you decided the brand? I know you are an expert to decide upon but you can get the one which has a service centre near by?
I am very simple and do support my husband in all the ways i can. Now I am planning to get a scooty, which would be more convenient and i don't have to depend on the public transport (like today is Bandh, i have to pay extra to auto etc). But again, remember about the extension work at home... so that is on top priority list.
Take care 
@viji_v2 (727)
• India
30 May 12
I feel the excitement now after reading it. *w00t.
I thought of buying a laptop for long duration and hope one day I will get. As like you said I wish to get it as gift which is so valuable. Hope I will get it one day.
I have a long list to gift for many people. All those are secret and never let it to know to anyone. *wink.
@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
30 May 12
Hi viji
Oh that list of gifts sounds kool Now that you mention it, I wanted to share some good things with you when we met. I am eagerly awaiting my wife to return - as after her return we will plan where to go... I mean I have to visit my doctor for my health checkups at Hyderabad and also I might visit Nishant at Jaipur - if that Jaipur trip happens, I am surely going to stay at delhi for a few days - sreekala and you are on the top list to meet in case I happen to go to Delhi
I am sure, you will get your laptop this year doc. Though off discussion - I would personally want that you re-start your medical career - might not be as a money making thing but as a hobby at least... that way you would do some social good too
Oh that list of gifts sounds kool Now that you mention it, I wanted to share some good things with you when we met. I am eagerly awaiting my wife to return - as after her return we will plan where to go... I mean I have to visit my doctor for my health checkups at Hyderabad and also I might visit Nishant at Jaipur - if that Jaipur trip happens, I am surely going to stay at delhi for a few days - sreekala and you are on the top list to meet in case I happen to go to Delhi
I am sure, you will get your laptop this year doc. Though off discussion - I would personally want that you re-start your medical career - might not be as a money making thing but as a hobby at least... that way you would do some social good too1 person likes this
@viju0410 (2286)
• India
31 May 12
Sid - Hyd, Jaipur, Delhi - sounds great dear! Why not include Bhopal as well?
Or invite me to Delhi as my family (mother, brothers, sisters ) are all settled there and i often do visit Delhi.
Viji - I never know about your medical career - what did you do? MBBS / MD?
learning Hindi won't be that hard as learning Tamil or malayalam. it easy.. see some star tv/ sony tv soaps
Viji - I never know about your medical career - what did you do? MBBS / MD?
learning Hindi won't be that hard as learning Tamil or malayalam. it easy.. see some star tv/ sony tv soaps @viji_v2 (727)
• India
30 May 12
Wow that is so great. I would inform hubby about this. Sis is now out of station due to vacation.
My brother promised me for the laptop after getting his job. So I am eagerly waiting for his gift as he joined previous month. *w00t. I have to start practice, Sid. Now I have to learn Hindi. I am in need of it now. *blink
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@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
3 Jun 12
That's great thesids! I don't think there is a greater sense of achievement than the one we get for loved ones. I have never felt as good about the things that I have accomplished for myself as I have for the ones that are close to me. It is just a different feeling I guess.
Take care.
I don't think there is a greater sense of achievement than the one we get for loved ones. I have never felt as good about the things that I have accomplished for myself as I have for the ones that are close to me. It is just a different feeling I guess.
Take care.1 person likes this
@Bhurishrava (672)
• India
2 Jun 12
I am happy to read abt your sens of achievement.
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@narnia007 (1050)
• India
9 Jun 12
That is so superb.I really admire your dedication to your wife and the will to work hard and overcome your discomforts just to see a smile on her face.You are truly a role model for so many physically challenged people out there.I wish everyone would have high minds as yours to go on striving in the hardest situation and to top the world.All the best for you life and may god bless you.
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@visavis (5934)
• Philippines
30 May 12
Yehey and Wow! Yes that's a big achievement and sure your wife will be happy on that. I have also few situation like what you have and through patient and determination to achive sometimes - would say yehey also. But not all situation.. I have one thing must to achieve next year which you know "MONEY" is a big question. Next year May 2013 my father and mother would be celebrating their 50 years anniversary. You know as eldest must having a share to the expenses. So I hope, I can save enough money on that occation - so that I can say also ACHIEVEMENT... see you around
@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
30 May 12
Hi visavis
I have just now read that discussion and I to type out my response on that after I am finished here. It is really great to be a part of something that is so rare these days - the 50 years of marital bliss...
Your happiness is more than mine at the moment... I have to wait for a few more days and you have to wait for about a year... the excitement will be building up for sure
I have just now read that discussion and I to type out my response on that after I am finished here. It is really great to be a part of something that is so rare these days - the 50 years of marital bliss...
Your happiness is more than mine at the moment... I have to wait for a few more days and you have to wait for about a year... the excitement will be building up for sure1 person likes this
@rajputash (384)
• India
1 Jun 12
Really good to hear that.After having some tough times you finally did it, only few people with such a great determination can achieve their goals, you are one among them. Congratulations to you and your wife and you should better take care of your health because your good health gives a great smile to your wife.
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@PageTurner (2825)
• United States
1 Jun 12
So true, so true.
Nothing is better than the health. Stay healthy, my friend!
@mercvict (127)
• India
30 May 12
It's nice to read your article and really appreciate your self-determination. Though you fell sick and was deprived of many things, still you fulfilled your dream. I know how happy you are now as I also underwent a similar situation few years back. Anyways, keep up the spirit and this message has motivated me to work more and do something for my family also. All the best for your life.
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@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
30 May 12
Hi mercvict
Welcome to MyLot dear friend.
I am glad that this discussion could motivate you.
I have been ill since 2008 and confined to home since then. I work on the internet as a web programmer and pick up small assignments apart from one regular client who has been with me since the past 2 and a half years
Welcome to MyLot dear friend.
I am glad that this discussion could motivate you.
I have been ill since 2008 and confined to home since then. I work on the internet as a web programmer and pick up small assignments apart from one regular client who has been with me since the past 2 and a half years1 person likes this
@psychoartist (756)
• United States
1 Jun 12
that is wonderful thesids! congratulations to you and to your wife...it is great to see that you have been working toward this goal and for a person you love, not for your own self. you remind me of my own beautiful brilliant husband who is very kind to me. i know your wife will be delighted and hope you and she will have many happy hours with the laptop.
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@clarissa8790 (26)
• United States
1 Jun 12
Aw thats really nice of you to buy your wife a new labtop. And wow thats alot of money you have made online! Great job! I also hope you are doing well
Best Wishes
@marguicha (215808)
• Chile
30 May 12
This is a wonderful day for you, friend. And I know how you feel to be able to achieve important things in spite of your illness. That´s the way to go! I´m learning how to use my new laptop too and I bet your wife will be as happy with your gift as I was last weekend, when my sister gave me mine.Take care and please post us every thing, including her reaction to the present
Take care and please post us every thing, including her reaction to the present@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
1 Jun 12
hi dear marguicha
Thanks for such a wonderful response here
yes, I am still quite excited about this and am counting days when she arrives and I take her on a surprise visit to the shop. I would post the reactions and if possible a pic of the laptop
Thanks for such a wonderful response here
yes, I am still quite excited about this and am counting days when she arrives and I take her on a surprise visit to the shop. I would post the reactions and if possible a pic of the laptop
@shibham (16977)
• India
30 May 12
hi mamu .
Congratulations for your achievement and hard effort to make the goal. Again i happy knowing your high concern and heartiest love towrds Bhabi. Hope she will be happy enough. I cant remind such story of life chasing some goals to make someone happy. But you can say that my job was my ambition to make my parents happy along with my sister. Now time is coming to make my love happy from each and every angles of life. Cheers and have a nice time.
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Congratulations for your achievement and hard effort to make the goal. Again i happy knowing your high concern and heartiest love towrds Bhabi. Hope she will be happy enough. I cant remind such story of life chasing some goals to make someone happy. But you can say that my job was my ambition to make my parents happy along with my sister. Now time is coming to make my love happy from each and every angles of life. Cheers and have a nice time. @thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
1 Jun 12
Hi mamu
you understand me better mamu. I am feeling quite happy with this little achievement.
I am quite eagerly waiting for that day when you are going to get married. I do feel that this one thing would bring a big change in your life for the good of all - you and your family.
When are you sending out the information about the dates?
you understand me better mamu. I am feeling quite happy with this little achievement.
I am quite eagerly waiting for that day when you are going to get married. I do feel that this one thing would bring a big change in your life for the good of all - you and your family.
When are you sending out the information about the dates?
@fannitia (2167)
• Bulgaria
8 Jul 12
Hi, Thesids, I see this discussion now for the first time thanks to the "recent" tab. This is a wonderful and moving story and the participation shows this. But one thing is missing - the most important element. What happened at the end? What kind of laptop you got, what was the reaction of your wife? Don't you think that you owe us another discussion on this topic?
@toniganzon (72279)
• Philippines
30 May 12
Congratulations Sid! It's indeed an achievement. In my case what i did with my very own savings was to buy a house. We moved in two years ago and of course i know my husband was glad that i was able to do it with my own money.
@changjiangzhibin89 (16543)
• China
30 May 12
Congratulate you on your fulfilling your dream at last.I admire you for your earning so much online and always keeping your wife's request in mind.You have mentioned she is a good wife and you are an affectionate couple.I can well imagine how happy she will be when she return from work and see the Laptop.At that point,you will feel a warm current coursing through your body.
@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
1 Jun 12
Hi dear changjiangzhibin
I missed you dear friend. and it really feels great to see you when I share this achievement. How is the little princess? my hugs to her please
Well, I have been earning small amounts and have tried savings for the first time as I have been a born spendthrift. I am happy that I could overcome and save something which can get my wife some happiness - she has been so much caring since I fell ill and i always wanted to help her out some way or the other. I hope that this laptop would be useful for her
I missed you dear friend. and it really feels great to see you when I share this achievement. How is the little princess? my hugs to her please
Well, I have been earning small amounts and have tried savings for the first time as I have been a born spendthrift. I am happy that I could overcome and save something which can get my wife some happiness - she has been so much caring since I fell ill and i always wanted to help her out some way or the other. I hope that this laptop would be useful for her@changjiangzhibin89 (16543)
• China
3 Jun 12
I am moved by what you have done. You are a couple that are affectionately attached to each other and share comforts and hardships.In real life,there are so many wives who fail their husbands when they most need them.
@PageTurner (2825)
• United States
1 Jun 12
Congratulations on living out your dream, thesids! It is exciting to see how you hoped and planned to get a Lappy for your wifey, and then were able to accomplish this! I can sense your excitement over the very tubes of the internet.
I had a dream once, of marrying the most beautiful and wonderful and super sexy person in the wide wide world. For years, I thought it was only a dream. I waited over 22 years, and then, miracle of all miracles! Much like Jenny in the movie, Forrest Gump, my dream came true. I am now married to the one I dared only dream about before!!
