Fell a little ill over the past 2 days and was feeling slightly moody partly because of an incident that happened earlier the week. But writing about the incident has helped me. Made me realised that I shouldn’t be too hard on myself. Thanks all who have left me a comment and encouraged me with your kind words. At first, I deliberated on whether I should share my feelings but decided to go ahead and write about it anyway, because I think that there could be other women out there who have faced or are facing the same situation. I knew the consequences that the decision would bring when we decided that I should take on the expat wife stint, but having to come face-to-face with reality? It sure bites and stings. The only solution? To move on with courage. 
I haven’t talked much to the Man lately ever since the incident. He’s been putting in crazy hours at work, usually stressed and tired by the time he comes home. I didn’t want to burden him with my current obsession with finding a job. So I usually just ask him how his day went, chat for a little before drifting off to sleep.
Today, the Man asked what I was going to be doing. Told him that I would go and see a doctor and try to get some meds for an impending flu and sore throat. When I came home from the doctor, I was greeted with this sweet bouquet that he had sent to cheer me up with a note ‘What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.’ And with that, I embrace my new mantra till another one comes along my way.
I’m so looking forward to the weekend – of resting and spending it with my bunch of friends. There won’t be a lot of crazy drinking done as I’m still under medication but it will be nice meeting up with the gang.
Bon weekend all and hope you have a great time spending it with family and friends! xx
yeah stress & distress often leads to illness. So happy you have a supportive spouse though
That often makes the world of difference. Hope you have a wonderful weekend.
Nah, I think it’s the change in temperatures, perhaps my body isn’t used to the extreme cold (winter in Geneva) and then the extreme heat and humidity here in Singapore. Yes, having a supportive spouse (and fur-kid) makes a world of difference. You have a wonderful weekend too BJ!
Thats such a sweet gesture! And and so true too!! Gambarremasu! You can do it!! Xx
You have to keep moving forward and not take a little rejection so personally. It is the circumstances, not you as a person. Figure out what, if anything, you can do to frame it in a better light and keep going. Someone will appreciate the skills and abilities you have picked up from experience. How about looking for work in the relocation field?
Sweet hubby!
Hang in there Lady J!