The Grocery Store

 20.03.2024

Today, I woke up with my usual mood, aiming to keep the day light by wishing for a good day.

For the past few weeks, I've been tending to my little garden and ordering items online to enhance its appearance. Some of the items I ordered arrived today: solar-powered small bulb lights that resemble those found in a night market.

I set them up, hoping they would illuminate once the sun went down, and voila! They did, and I was pleased with the results.

We left before sunset, so I wasn't there when they lit up. Hence, on the road, I found myself hoping they would work, knowing it might take some time for the return to materialise since they're from China, or ‘’Temu’’ to be exact.

We then headed to the grocery store because I wanted to prepare something for our housekeeper's birthday, even though I'm currently facing financial difficulties. But that didn't deter me from doing something nice. The grocery shopping experience was both amusing and somber.

As we strolled around the store, I found myself comparing prices of each item, and I chuckled as I shared this with my little brother. Although I appeared to be in a goofy mood, deep down, I was grappling with my own frustrations and feelings of inadequacy.

Is this how it's going to end? My career and everything? Despite my efforts to maintain a positive facade, I couldn't shake off these thoughts. In Dubai, I used to have everything I wanted when I was at the top of my game. But here I am, navigating through financial struggles and trying to rebuild myself.

I often reassure myself that this is just a temporary setback and that I'll bounce back soon. With my degree and experience, I know I'll gradually climb back up the ladder.

But the lingering question remains: How long will it take for me to regain my footing? Perhaps, nobody knows what the future holds.

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