Single Mom Striking Out

It's funny how all I ever wanted from my 'other half' was stability, dependability, and someone who I can count on. And as of right now, it's harder to find than a pot of gold under the rainbow. We're moving home again. I've had the misfortune to find one of the worst landlords. I don't know the standard for landlords in Malaysia or the world, but having one that rubs you the wrong way every time he gets and belittles you, has got to rank among the lowest level of landlords. Moving house disrupts the norm and I don't like it. On top of that, because we're moving to a smaller space (my cousin's home - she's passed on due to cancer), we're ditching quite a few things from this house. Honestly speaking, ever since moving to this new house, nothing good has come out of life. Things kept getting worse and worse all the time. I don't know if moving to my cousin's old home is a good idea or if it will bring better luck and prospe...

Yesterday was a day of full-throttle for me. From morning right down to the evening, I was everywhere, doing everything. Even when I felt like crashing, I kept telling myself that I can do it. I have it in me to do it. Complete it and THEN rest. I think that's what's wrong with our societies and lives. We breach the limit and try to reach new heights (it's not a bad thing) too fast (THAT's the bad thing). Today, it came crashing down on me. My body is weak, I feel cold, a shiver is always a short shudder away, my brain is muddled up and I can't seem to concentrate. It has become one of those days . The thing is that, with society being all about the hustle, isn't crashing after pushing yourself too hard an acceptable human thing? It's normal for my body to react to the sudden adrenaline rush and influx of activities this way. This is normal. This is what being a human being is all about. Sometimes when we're gung-ho and accomplish many things...