Always forward, never backward. Keep walking. :)
Going overseas to try and find my future is not a piece of
cake for me. I would say that I have THE
life back home, except maybe for the fact that I can’t find a decent job that
will take me to places. I have the best family, true friends, great boyfriend,
supportive relatives and a happy life. But there would always be that stage
when you have to think beyond your comfort zone.
So 10 months have passed and I am living a life that used to
be just in my imagination. 10 months away from home and 2 months left before my
visa expires.
So what kept me going?
The REASON why I am where I am today.
I wanted this. I would never be here if I never wanted this
in the first place. I want to have a good life, not just for me but also for my
family. I want to fill up the spaces my father has left undone. To make it
short, I want to be successful.
My family.
My family is yet the greatest gift I have. We’re not
perfect. We fight, we shout, we hate each other at some point, but in the end
we give love. I thought my family would be the last group that I would miss,
but I was wrong. Every day I long for them that even a
Facetime/Skype/Google+/YM conversation can make my day.
The people who cared.
This journey made me realize one thing: that I am cared and loved by many. From the day I made this
decision, until the day I left, and up to this point, I have received countless
encouragement and support from people in and out of my circle. It’s amazing how
even the least person/people you know can give you support when you need it. Thank
you.
Knowing that people believe in me.
“Kaya mo yan, ikaw pa!”,
“Bilib ako sayo.”, “You’re so brave.” and all that stuff makes me think
that I am at the right track. It also gives me the kick to do more not for them
but for myself. It’s always good to hear that people believe in me and that
they appreciate what I do.
My future plans.
I once read that by law of attraction, you must think of
what you want and claim it as yours. Believe it or not, I was doing this since
day 1. Thank God for the gift of imagination. At this point, I see myself in
NAIA hugging my loved ones with my luggage on the side. Now, I see myself
posing in from of Eiffel Tower. Hahaha. Dream high. Dream big.
My friends.
I thank God for giving me friends here. If not for them I could
have died of boredom or I might even end up crazy. When I’m bored, stressed or
whatever, it’s good to always have someone to talk to. To see and appreciate
the beauty of Australia (at least Adelaide), and to have someone to cram or
complain about school/work.
Believing and trusting myself.
My greatest weapon and enemy in this fight is none other
than myself. If I see myself as weak then I better go home now. “Your attitude
determines your action. Your action determines your accomplishment.” – John Maxwell
I’ve learned so much in a span of 10 months. My Uni’s almost
done and I don’t know what’s out there for me next. My only prayer is that God
takes me to where my happiness is. August 31 ’12 is my judgment day. It’s
either of the two: be employed or go back home. Whatever it is, I’m more than
happy to take it as a new challenge.
Let Your will be done.
Always thankful,
B.
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