Brunei Update: I passed (repost from multiply)
Finally, with a heightened anxiety, fear, and paranoia slowly paralyzing my mind, I got the results of my physical examination and good news….I passed!!! Yes, I passed! And so, again. I want to thank our dear Lord for this wonderful blessing. I really cannot ask for more.
On the side, the healthy result from my physical examination means that I have two to three weeks left to be with my family and friends here in the Philippines. And so, as early as now, I’m already preparing myself to all the avalanching tight and hectic get together/ despedida I have to attend before I leave the country. Of course, I promise myself that I won’t miss any get together or simple kitaan with friends because I will be out in the country for two years. Since the moment I texted some of my friends about this good news, text messages of where and when to meet started to came in. Also, as soon as I opened my YM, online friends inquired and bombarded me with my despedida plan. As a result, my thumbs did all the work and here I am holding the calendar and trafficking the schedules!
Another thing that immediately occupied my consciousness the moment I got the results was the reality that I’m leaving my family and relatives soon. There will be no more afternoon strolls at SM fairview duringf saturdays, no more window shopping and bargain shopping during sundays, and no more bonding on special occasions. But then again, looking on the brighter side of things, with the advent of this opportunity, I may be able to provide my family a different kind of happiness if I’ll be successful abroad or just the mere of working there and saving enough for future career options - have my our own family business perhaps. First thing, I promise to help my family especially now that my father has just recently retired from work. Though he’s not obligating me to share a part in the finances, still, he can’t stop me from helping as a way of thanking him for all the support he had provided us. Second, I would be able to help my brothers to hopefully land a job abroad. That goes with my closest friends as well. Obviously, I’m leaving not only as a Bruneiyuki-to-be with a dream but also as a Job hunter for my family, relatives,and friends! hahaha! And third, get the experience I’ve always been dreaming in the advertising world and eventually in the near future get a spot in the Academe and impart knowledge. Sounds too ideal? I believe that is my mission in this world. So be it.
I will surely miss my family, relatives, friends, and everything about my mother country - the food, the culture, the rich traditions, the values, and most especially, the traffic! Thus, to cope that feeling of "homesickness," let me bring with me all the happy and glorious memories I have and will have til the day I get on the plane and for a moment bid farewell to my loved ones.
Since the day of my departure is soon to happen, I’m already preparing the things I have to put in my luggage. In fact, I’m already on the verge of checking which items are beneficial to bring, which items I can live without for a month or two, and which things I can live without for two years. With a maximum of 20 kilos for a luggage and 7 kilos for a hand carry, I’m defnitely pressured to pick the useful things! Because any excesses mean extra charges and I don’t want that to happen.Of course, I need enough money to survive for a month in Brunei!
Likewise, with the endless possibilities and opportunities on my way, I’m very ecstatic and greatful to accept this once in a lifetime offer from our deal Lord. So be it!
My Next Move: To arrange my schedule to accomodate all get together invitations from the closest to the not so close friends.hahahaha. But one this is sure, I will be present to make each night complete and a blast! Oh! Let me not forget my camera to capture everything that will remind me how life is so damn good before I face and conquer Brunei!
POEA, here I come!
