This time last year …
I quit my job of ten years. Left friends and colleagues who have been my daily companion for a big chunk of my expat life. I let go of my personal income. I turned my back to the corporate world.
This time last year …
I was pregnant and frantically packing for our long vacation in the Philippines.
This time last year …
I was very much looking forward to being a stay at home parent. I was excited to be spending so much time with my baby girl while waiting for the little boy to come out. I was thrilled at the thought of being there for my babies without having to think about the stresses of work.
A year later…
So much has changed. We are back in Dubai. I am in a rut. I have so much time and yet I feel bored. I have my babies and they’re driving me insane.
Don’t get me wrong. I LOVE being their mommy and being present every day.
I just feel that I lost a part of me in this process. I feel so limited. And this has exposed me to a lot of self-doubt and pity. I have been dipping in and out of my dark place. I know what I should do but I can’t seem to make myself do it (because, again — self-doubt and pity).
This is Facebook’s fault. They shouldn’t have reminded me of this time last year. 😛
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PS. Massive thanks to Mr. A for putting up with me and all my crap. You, sir, are a saint. Ok, not all the time but yeah … much love to you.
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Hello po Ma’am at Sir, tanong lang po ako kung my idea po kayo sa authenticated cenomar, kailangan ko kasi un sa U.S. fiancee visa, andito po ako ngayon sa dubai, kailangan ko po ba ng special power of attorney d2 sa dubai pra ma authenticate and cenomar sa dfa pinas? Salamat po.
Susan
Pwede ka naman mag request nun online at pa deliver dito sa UAE.
Hindi na kailangan ng SPA kung ikaw ang mag request online. Kung sa Pinas mo ipaparequest at ipapadeliver, kailangan ng SPA ng mag rerequest/tatangap.