Soo it's my first year mark of my life's journey thousands miles away from home and I'm telling you the transition was tough, well it still is. I would not gone through those bumpy times without the all out support of my amazing husband! I encountered ups and downs along the way. Felt alone at times, longed for my family and friends (I always do); the silly jokes we shared, the food trips, the getaways and so on. Those were the days I would never forget and carry the memoirs with me regardless where I am at. The culture differences is another thing I endured. Example is just minor hehe - I am used to Chikachika (I know chikaminute is not good but darn I admit I miss chismiss hahaha!) with neighbors, but here you know everybody is busy, Jeeezz I don't even know my neighbor's name! Don't get me wrong Americans are friendly it's just they don't have time for it. The motto "Time is Gold" definitely applies here :D. One more thing is the common problem to almost new comers here nosebleed thing attacks at times hahaha! (actually it's kind of fun, make me laugh whenever I recalled instances happened to me)! Mine is manageable though hehehe! :P
A lot of good things happen also in between. I learnt so much more about life, how to dealt with it and snapped out of those not so good days. Also, living here made me realize that those things I kinda avoid doing before like cooking, decorating, cleaning and the like are actually fun to do (or shall I say I just don't have a choice lol!). Not to mention my Job tends to be demanding at times. In fact, most of the times after office I woulda rushed home just so I could ready our dinner before my husband arrives. It's not because my husband is demanding (he totally isn't :D) rather, I just wanted to spend our time more efficiently, that way we will still have time to relax a bit and have a refreshing walk at night before sleep. Oh yeah, feels like there's no enough time for everything when your busy but I gotta do what I needed to do. Yet, I still managed to find time and balance it out, such a satisfying feeling.
I should say, I am happy where I'm at and what I have right now. Again, being far from family isn't easy and I still am adjusting up to this point and somehow I am able to manage the situation just fine. Hmmm well, I believe that's the beauty of life...you'll never know your capabilities when you're not pushed to your limit. Plus, I always believe life is a wonderful thing to enjoy, seize the moment and live one day at time. ;) So everybody let's all enjoy life! :)
A lot of good things happen also in between. I learnt so much more about life, how to dealt with it and snapped out of those not so good days. Also, living here made me realize that those things I kinda avoid doing before like cooking, decorating, cleaning and the like are actually fun to do (or shall I say I just don't have a choice lol!). Not to mention my Job tends to be demanding at times. In fact, most of the times after office I woulda rushed home just so I could ready our dinner before my husband arrives. It's not because my husband is demanding (he totally isn't :D) rather, I just wanted to spend our time more efficiently, that way we will still have time to relax a bit and have a refreshing walk at night before sleep. Oh yeah, feels like there's no enough time for everything when your busy but I gotta do what I needed to do. Yet, I still managed to find time and balance it out, such a satisfying feeling.
I should say, I am happy where I'm at and what I have right now. Again, being far from family isn't easy and I still am adjusting up to this point and somehow I am able to manage the situation just fine. Hmmm well, I believe that's the beauty of life...you'll never know your capabilities when you're not pushed to your limit. Plus, I always believe life is a wonderful thing to enjoy, seize the moment and live one day at time. ;) So everybody let's all enjoy life! :)
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