Dah takdir.
I’ve been having mixed feelings about the MCO.
I know people say to work from home but it's near impossible to work because I've got two under-3-year-olds with me. It’s not that I don't enjoy being around them, but in my head – I have work to do. I'm an entrepreneur, who is potentially losing her business if I don't ‘entrepreneur-it’ through these tough times! I dread having to let go staff and my business is 8 years old. Sayangnya nak lepaskan.
But at the same time, I thought – okay, maybe if things don't work out it isn't so bad. Dah takdir. I've done all I could so I'm kind of looking forward to something new and challenging. Was thinking of being a housewife too but obviously my kids need to be sent for playschool in the morning! Hell I cant deal with those rugrats AND self-learn at the same time! As it is I don't get enough rest as they’re totally different people when momsie's around.
Mengada gila.
That's the word. They don't sleep through the night. One cries, the next one will cry. I wake up odd hours to attend to them. I need to train them and probably sleep separately, I know, but it's been hard convincing my husband. Anyway, like I said, mixed feelings.
Suraya, 34
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