They say, Change is inevitable. Well, it is. Indeed.
I never imagined myself working abroad, why? Because i know that i could never live alone. I was so dependent with my parents, that i don’t even know how to take care of myself. Then, years ago, everything changes.
I was working as a cashier on a fastfood chain for almost five years. When it suddenly hitted me. Is this all i wanted in life? Will i be stucked here forever? Whenever there’s a holiday and i see my batchmates back for a vacation, there’s this little voice inside of me who wanted that same scenario. I am never really the “inggitin” type, but for a moment, i am. I always wonder how it would be if i will be like them too. Every year, i would see them, coming back from other country, successful in their field, enjoying their vacation. And me? Still here, at the other side of the counter, punching orders for them. The thought of it lingers in my head ever since. But how could i do it? Can i do it? Can i make it? How?
I remembered a friend that once told me, “hindi ka mag g-grow kung andyan ka lang forever”. There are alot of people who’s been convincing me to venture into new things. To find growth. But i just don’t have the guts to do it.
To be honest, i was scared. I do not know how to live alone. I was too dependent that i cannot even wash my own clothes. My friends even call me “princess” because i always have my Nanny (not my personal nanny tho) whenever i needed her.
Three years ago, a friend invited us, if we wanted to go try our luck abroad. I immediately said yes. Knowing that i will be with my friends, venturing into a new place. I was excited. I know that this will be the start of a bigger story for me. I wanted it. I needed it….
I needed it?
jerzee says 