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It's a good 30 years of my life, so far. Twenty five of those were spent growing up and living in Bacolod City, Philippines.
It is a place I call home where I enjoyed a happy childhood, active high school years, passive but nonetheless important college
life experiences and a few years trying to find my way (and self) in the so-called 'real world.' Those years and the people
I've met along the way, have molded me into who I am today. I'm very fortunate to have found people I could call my 'real
friends' because they have become my staunch supporters, loyal companions, and lifetime family by choice. But most importantly,
I have been blessed with an amazing person to be my best friend, my soul mate and partner, in every essence of the word, to
be by my side for most of my life to tread the road of life.
A couple of years leading up to the present, life has taken me to Melbourne, Australia in the hope and pursuit of greener
pastures in the future. Leaving behind, albeit semi-permanently, a beautiful life is a very difficult decision I have ever
made in my entire life. It's the first time I have to live away from home... from family, friends and the love of my life.
For starters, I am not the most independent person in the world. I'm not ashamed to admit I was sheltered for most of my
life. Taking me out of my comfort zone was quite similar to taking out a goldfish out of its bowl. So I had to do a lot
of personal readjustments and a bit more growing up, I suppose. For the first time, I have to BE virtually ON MY OWN. It's
literally starting from scratch: no immediate family ('cept my sis) to run to, no boyfriend to share the journey with, no
friends to turn to when I needed it, etc. Tough... it's true, but it's all goooood! Who said life's a piece of cake anyway?
We can't always have our cake and it eat, too! I guess, this is the right time for my feathers to be ruffled and prepare
my wings to soar to new heights.
I always believe that everything happens for a reason. Nothing ever happens by chance so I am up for the challenge.
And whatever comes, I welcome it as another learning experience. I am woman enough to step up and elevate my life (and the
lives of those I affect) to the next level or whatever level I need to take it to. I am confident that with Mr. JC watching
over me and working with me in all this, I could do it. I will make it Down here.
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