WORKING AWAY FROM HOME

It has been 6 months since I started working in Abu Dhabi. I miss home, my family and everything about Bacolod.  Many Filipinos desire to work abroad to earn much money but with big earnings come homesickness and loneliness.  I have been spending my free time shopping, eating out, watching movies and lying in my bed.   Yes, I have a lot of free time than working as a housewife but it is useless spending it alone.

 I don’t buy much for myself, rather I enjoy buying something for my family even just the thought of buying for other people fill my homesickness.  I have bought a lot of clothes for my daughter because I miss her so much.  I don’t mind spending money on birthday and Christmas gifts thou I may send it to them later. I guess working away from home makes me a shopaholic during my day off.

 I got to eat good food but every time I’m eating I would like it better to share with my hubby and daughter.  I realize the taste of food is more delicious while having it with the one you love.  I remembered the time when my hubby and I spent our weekends eating siomai, shawarma, dalumbalay burger, ramyun and so on, those were delicious.  I have been eating a lot of steak, pizzas, burgers, pastas and so on but it all tastes the same, nothing special.  I still enjoyed eating ice cream with my daughter in 7-11 rather eating Ben and Jerry’s, Haagen Daz, London Diary, Cold Stone and other.  I guess working away from home makes my taste buds bland.

Despite my homesickness, I thank God for giving me this opportunity to work in Abu Dhabi.  I never thought I would be working here since I encountered problems processing my license.  In due time, I believe He will let my family be here.   I am very eager to share wonderful memories with my family.  I guess working away from home will be exciting and fulfilling.