It’s been 4 years past since we navigate the uncertain.
The outbreak is serious to worry about during that time since I have a 10-month-old daughter and I’m a working mom. Our set-up with my husband since I am leaving with my parents at Tagum City because of work, he will go home with us every Thursday to Sunday and will be back to Davao City on Mondays until Wednesdays. Since there is a lockdown, he cannot go home to be with us. That is our set-up for almost two months, and we only have a video call as our communication and update, a small consolation for a long-distance relationship. Indeed LDR sucks yet we are strong enough to survive the distance.
The employees are advised in our company to have a 3-day work week schedule from 5 days of work. With our crisis, my company has been very thoughtful in allowing alternative work methods — working from home on some days. As a parent, it gives me one less thing to worry about going to work every day, overloaded with worries and fears, especially since my husband hasn’t been home for long. It’s never easy, yet I’m still fortunate to be able to work and have a job.
To utilize my time since I have shortened working days, I tried doing small business at home by selling products online. I aim to juggle motherhood while working and having a side hustle. Balancing this whole thing has pushed, taught, and strengthened me.
Also, the pandemic took away the gathering celebrations with family and friends for everyone’s safety. We all sacrifice and adhere to it since safety is everyone’s responsibility.
Some see a hopeless end, and others see an endless hope. A new normal has come. Everyone is mandated to wear a face mask and face shield. The company advised us to have a 4-day workweek schedule. Everyone’s adjusting as there are many restrictions at work following the company’s policy, and we need to comply with the health protocols.
Things don’t always turn out the way you planned, or the way you think they should. There are things that go wrong that don’t always get fixed or get put back together the way they were before. Some broken things stay broken.
Nevertheless, I got through the day despite the circumstances and the challenges. Life’s a battlefield. In the end, it has taught me that it is your own home and family that keeps you safe.
LYN HERE AND THERE 