What I Learnt from the MCO
MCO = Movement Control Order
We are in the second fortnight of the MCO and this morning I finally dragged myself to the wholesale fish market, because we miss eating fish.
No complaints though, as my salary was paid on time. For once I really do not have anything much to spend on, except food items. Fresh food at that.
And I have been cooking. Imagine that! Cooking is the LAST thing I would like to do under normal circumstances. However this MCO and the Covid19 pandemic is a 'not-normal' situation, ergo I cook.
The petrol price has dropped again to 1.30 today. I can fill up a full tank for much3 less now, but can't go anywhere further than 10km radius from the house.
Overall, I actually feel supremely blessed that:
1- I can stay home while I work, while some friends of mine work in essential services
2- I have a superbly understanding husband: despite his need for me to be around he is willing to be patient as I stay with the children more than I do with him
3- I received my salary and I work for it, while there are those on day pay & unable to earn during this trying time
4- I am fully active professionally because technology enabled me to do my work
5- I get to cook (even though I am not great at it), using fresh ingredients
6- I get to be with my children every day & they are with me too!
7- We have enough food to eat
8- There is a roof over our heads (that I have received a 6 month payment moratorium for)
9- I can still go out to buy essential goods, but tomorrow I have to get up early to get 2 loaves of Gardenia bread #theearlybirdgetsthegardeniabread
10- My family and friends are still within reach via social media
11- Some foods can still be delivered to us
12- Overall Malaysia is still (generally) in working order
13- Panic buying is not as rampant as some cities of the world- we Malaysians appear to be (comparatively) a reasonable lot & we can still get toilet paper (I think)
14- We are blessed with good health, friends and family
15- Money is still abundant because I have nothing to waste it on 😍
By the way, I have started to do a spot of gardening- just now I planted lemongrass that I took from hubby's house. Tomorrow kangkung & coriander. Must watch YouTube for tips!
We are in the second fortnight of the MCO and this morning I finally dragged myself to the wholesale fish market, because we miss eating fish.
No complaints though, as my salary was paid on time. For once I really do not have anything much to spend on, except food items. Fresh food at that.
And I have been cooking. Imagine that! Cooking is the LAST thing I would like to do under normal circumstances. However this MCO and the Covid19 pandemic is a 'not-normal' situation, ergo I cook.
The petrol price has dropped again to 1.30 today. I can fill up a full tank for much3 less now, but can't go anywhere further than 10km radius from the house.
Overall, I actually feel supremely blessed that:
1- I can stay home while I work, while some friends of mine work in essential services
2- I have a superbly understanding husband: despite his need for me to be around he is willing to be patient as I stay with the children more than I do with him
3- I received my salary and I work for it, while there are those on day pay & unable to earn during this trying time
4- I am fully active professionally because technology enabled me to do my work
5- I get to cook (even though I am not great at it), using fresh ingredients
6- I get to be with my children every day & they are with me too!
7- We have enough food to eat
8- There is a roof over our heads (that I have received a 6 month payment moratorium for)
9- I can still go out to buy essential goods, but tomorrow I have to get up early to get 2 loaves of Gardenia bread #theearlybirdgetsthegardeniabread
10- My family and friends are still within reach via social media
11- Some foods can still be delivered to us
12- Overall Malaysia is still (generally) in working order
13- Panic buying is not as rampant as some cities of the world- we Malaysians appear to be (comparatively) a reasonable lot & we can still get toilet paper (I think)
14- We are blessed with good health, friends and family
15- Money is still abundant because I have nothing to waste it on 😍
By the way, I have started to do a spot of gardening- just now I planted lemongrass that I took from hubby's house. Tomorrow kangkung & coriander. Must watch YouTube for tips!
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