Christmas 2019
A lot has happened of course since the last time I posted anything. I thought this blog has already been deactivated due to non-activities. But here I am...
Today is Christmas 2019. We just got back from Christmas gathering at Yuli's home. It was nice to be around other people for once. Mine being an introvert is sometimes making other people reluctant to invite me because I tend to flake at the last minute. I know.. I sound like a jerk. But to be honest it was such a great idea when they invited me but when the time's come - I feel so exhausted just to think about being around other people and make pleasantries.
Anyways, 2019 has been rough. Being a stay-at-home mom is priceless. I've been blessed to be able to spend every second of every day with Lil' Miss. But man oh man do I miss the second income.
My savings account that was $50K at the beginning of my pregnancy in 2015 has been depleted to almost nothing. And it scares the shit out of me. We've been living our life as we were still a two-incomes family. It was great and all until I took a look at my savings account last month and almost fell to the floor.
I used to dream about being a stay-at-home mom. Now that I am living that dream, it is not so dreamy after all. Not when your only income has to support two-income lifestyles anyway. I've been trying to supplement but it doesn't seem to worth the hassle. I need a full-time job!
It's bitter-sweet really. I want to be available for Lil' Miss at all times but I need to have a full-time job too. I miss the comfort of having extra money. Not just for a safety net or for retirement but for doing things that we love. I miss traveling. Or doing fun things without worrying about money. I guess waiting for another year won't kill us (or me 😅) Once Lil' Miss is in school, I should be able to find a full-time job.
I've been pushing J to get a better paying job for-e-ver! Finally, now that he sees his current company is not as great as he thought, he starts to look for other opportunities. I have been sending his resume left and right, but now that he is on board too I feel that he is willing to take the chance should an opportunity arises.
I hope 2020 will bring prosperity to our home along with health, safety, peace, happiness, joy, and all-around great things the world could offer! Maybe move to Canada too 😉 AMEN!
Today is Christmas 2019. We just got back from Christmas gathering at Yuli's home. It was nice to be around other people for once. Mine being an introvert is sometimes making other people reluctant to invite me because I tend to flake at the last minute. I know.. I sound like a jerk. But to be honest it was such a great idea when they invited me but when the time's come - I feel so exhausted just to think about being around other people and make pleasantries.
Anyways, 2019 has been rough. Being a stay-at-home mom is priceless. I've been blessed to be able to spend every second of every day with Lil' Miss. But man oh man do I miss the second income.
My savings account that was $50K at the beginning of my pregnancy in 2015 has been depleted to almost nothing. And it scares the shit out of me. We've been living our life as we were still a two-incomes family. It was great and all until I took a look at my savings account last month and almost fell to the floor.
I used to dream about being a stay-at-home mom. Now that I am living that dream, it is not so dreamy after all. Not when your only income has to support two-income lifestyles anyway. I've been trying to supplement but it doesn't seem to worth the hassle. I need a full-time job!
It's bitter-sweet really. I want to be available for Lil' Miss at all times but I need to have a full-time job too. I miss the comfort of having extra money. Not just for a safety net or for retirement but for doing things that we love. I miss traveling. Or doing fun things without worrying about money. I guess waiting for another year won't kill us (or me 😅) Once Lil' Miss is in school, I should be able to find a full-time job.
I've been pushing J to get a better paying job for-e-ver! Finally, now that he sees his current company is not as great as he thought, he starts to look for other opportunities. I have been sending his resume left and right, but now that he is on board too I feel that he is willing to take the chance should an opportunity arises.
I hope 2020 will bring prosperity to our home along with health, safety, peace, happiness, joy, and all-around great things the world could offer! Maybe move to Canada too 😉 AMEN!
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