Blessed.
It has been more than two years since I first arrived in Canada, and I must say, I am slowly adjusting and adapting the lifestyle we have here.
Sure, it's quite a change from such a quiet, better-off lifestyle we have had back home in Manila. And sure, there aren't any maids. And sure, here, we have to work hard for the money and just buy the necessary things.
I could list all of the differences from back home to here as with regards to lifestyle, and yes, I would have preferred the life we've had there... But regardless of all the ups and (mostly) downs of our "new" life here in Toronto, I would still say that I'm definitely blessed.
There have been many times I have questioned God, "why me?". AND COUNTLESS TIMES, I'VE COUNTED ALL THE BAD THINGS, thinking they will never ever end.
... when it should have been the other way around. =)
There are so many things I have got to thank for.
I'm thankful that I have a family, who despite their "overprotective-ness" compels my 'liberated' aunts to open up their mind with me being a grown up and how I should have a little fun.
I'm thankful for my upbringing despite the rather "openness" of my relatives from my mom's side and of my friends' wild antics that I haven't been compelled to take part in what they call "sexcapades" and the "what-nots".
I'm thankful that despite our lowly life and me struggling to find new friends here,the fact that I still have friends in the Philippines who keep me grounded and are real and true and would never tolerate my misbehavior and all, is alright with me. THOUGH, I AM FINDING MYSELF A TAD CLOSER TO MY COUSINS and I'm slowly going out of my shell.. revealing my true colors.
I'm thankful for my brothers. :)
For my cousins...who, despite I've never grown up with, are getting close to me.:)
I'm thankful for my "liberated" and "lenient" aunts for SOMEHOW GETTING THROUGH TO MY MOM.
I'm thankful for my job and its flexible hours and the fact that I can work up to 44hours a week makes me earn like a high-roller...although not really. =\
I'm thankful for my wisdom, God has given me--making me act all diplomat and make the better decision.
I'm thankful for my experiences for these have taught me things I will try not to do anymore... yeah TRY. ;)
I'm thankful that I have people to talk to, and pray for me... and that I'm still sane...staying strong in a foreign land.
I'm thankful that somehow I help people put their faith back in humanity by doing small good deeds day by day. =] (I helped out somebody with work today and accompanied an old lady cross the street while carrying her bag).
I'm thankful, that I kissed a guy and I liked it (the third attempt though)
. LOL (wishing I could do it again...(minus the awkwardness))
I'm thankful that I appreciate small and simple things in life--and these are what keeps me grounded.
