Embracing the new paths
It has been five months since I got married and moved into our new home. Adjusting to married life and a new environment has been an adventure, but nothing could have prepared me for the twist that happened last week. Our office lunch service was suddenly discontinued, forcing everyone to start bringing lunch from home. This change meant that I had to start cooking every morning, a task that initially seemed daunting. In the same week, my mother-in-law had to take care of her mother, leaving me in charge of the kitchen. I was hesitant at first, lacking confidence in my cooking skills. However, with my mother-in-law guiding me, I began my culinary journey. She shared her recipes, showed me the layout of the kitchen, and helped me plan meals every day. It was a family effort, with my father-in-law and husband stepping in to assist in their own ways, ensuring that everything ran smoothly in the absence of our head lady. In the beginning, cooking felt like an overwhelming task, both physic...