I watched *Kim Ji-yeong, Born 1982* before reading the novel, thinking it would be an easy choice for a writing challenge. Instead, the book left me with complicated feelings about motherhood, housewifery, and the expectations placed on women.
During my second year of college, one of my classes gave an assignment to write about our hopes and visions for the future. I still remember writing that I wanted to work in television broadcasting—which I eventually did. I also wrote that I wanted to work from home when I had children, and that happened too. Deep down, I also wanted my child to be homeschooled.
Menonton film Doraemon tiap tahun bisa jadi momen bonding Ibu generasi milenial dengan anak. Seperti juga saya dan anak di tahun 2026 ini.