she strives to do it all
Since becoming a mother, I thought a lot about what kind of world I’d like my daughter to live in. My mother sacrificed her greater ambition for the family. I grew up with the common perception that women belong to the kitchen and are not worth investing in. Mediocre like me did not receive myriad…
I am in two minds about reflecting 2022. In the end, I gave up indecisiveness and decided to reflect anyway. Besides, how many chances do we have to write something meaningful in the first week of 2023? First week of 2023 is not here to stay. 2023 is a new beginning just as every other…
Is it time for self reflection yet? Initially, I am so over about doing self-reflection. Motherhood got me stuck in a daily set of routine that I turned self-reflection into thoughts that touch and go from my mind. Honestly, I have a lot to say. Just couldn’t find the time to write them all. Oh,…
Two months since my last post. To track how often I write these days is more dreadful than measuring the gap in between posts. Indeed, I am trying my very best to regain my career momentum amidst juggling motherhood. Career after maternity leave, here’s the ugly truth. I re-joined workforce in March this year after…
What a week?! Just as my employer increases from two to three work-days a week this week, the tube went on strike. It was my first ever tube strike experience. On Tuesday, I spent almost 2 hours on a bus to get into office, a journey that usually takes me 35 minutes. A return trip…
Today marks an important day of my life. After ten and the half months of maternity period, I am finally settling my baby girl in a nursery. This should be a relieve with the never-ending motherhood chores. Shredding half load off my shoulders, I should feel good. Instead, I feel guilty and totally the opposite…
Prior to motherhood, success means the ability to climb the corporate ladder, be recognised with diverse portfolio and geographical responsibilities at work, and indulge in jetsetter’s life. My partner and I were trying to have a family for over four years with no results. It was heartbreaking just by thinking of it and even worse,…
Prior to motherhood, success means the ability to climb the corporate ladder, be recognised with diverse portfolio and geographical responsibilities at work, and indulge in jetsetter’s life. My partner and I were trying to have a family for over four years with no results. It was heartbreaking just by thinking of it and even worse,…
After months being away from work, I’m beginning to feel pinches of isolation. Weeks prior to maternity, a few colleagues echoed to keep in touch informally whenever possible. Warmth was felt and honestly, it felt good to know there’re people from work who care. Eight months down the line, didn’t know I was massively forgotten….
Maternity is soon over. With three months left to go, my days have been daunting so far. On one hand, I am so ready to go back to work. On the other, I am anxious on how I can possibly cope with separation anxiety. Juggling between ambitious thoughts and emotions, can mothers have it all?…