JoannaLearning to do the hard things. Grudgingly. Willingly. And perhaps one day…Joyfully.“I’m so done with parenting,” I sighed loudly to my husband. I just feel like throwing in the towel on days where sleep was insufficient…3 min read·May 27, 2020----
JoannaWhat I Learnt from HBLWhen I woke up on the last day of HBL (home-based learning), there was immense relief. No more logging into SLS, rushing kids for Zoom…4 min read·May 18, 2020----
JoannaProductivity WoesIf I were to sum up what I observe on my social media nowadays, it would be mainly about what-I-did, what-you-should-do and lots of how-to…3 min read·May 6, 2020----
JoannaA New Normal for A SAHM in SingaporeIn this new season of circuit breaker (CB) and home-based learning (HBL), many adjustments have to be done as a parent. As much as we hope…3 min read·Apr 26, 2020----
JoannaAsk the right questions…what are they?In the light of this crisis, my pastor shared recently during an online sermon, it is important to ask the right questions to help us…2 min read·Apr 5, 2020----
JoannaPrivileges revealed…Thought I’d share some perspectives which I found quite different from the ones I’ve read recently.2 min read·Apr 1, 2020----
JoannaAm I talking to myself more?Maybe I am. Need an outlet to express. All the pent-up nonsense, emotions and frustration. Oh God I need a friend. I could really use a…2 min read·Mar 30, 2020----
JoannaI S O L A T E D.Isolated. Frustrated. That’s what I feel now. Even with my family with me and thankfully they are safe and sound, this is how I feel. Call…2 min read·Mar 30, 2020----
JoannaStart of my own parenting diaryThink I shall use this rather than other mediums. Need an occasional outlet to vent!1 min read·Apr 25, 2019----
JoannaI wonder how to get noticed…Not just noticed but read. Maybe if there’s a kind soul who have stumbled into this piece can enlighten me? I realised some of my so-called…2 min read·Mar 4, 2018----