Brunei Update: It’s True! (multiply repost)
Finally, last January 8, 2007, while I was having my haircut at SM Fairview, I got a text message from my brother saying that he just recieved my working visa through UPS. Of course, though I’m still confused, I jumped for joy.I even hurriedly went home to check if my brother was not joking. And when I got home, honestly, the reaction on my face was really indescribable! I said to myself that finally I got my working visa from Brunei and everything is real!. I felt like losing my sanity because of the mixed emotions pouring! The feeling was just heavy that my blood pressure went wild! It really made my day ecstatic and glow yet I’m also kinda saddened because it only means that I have only a month left to spent time with my family, dear friends, and my mother country- ang mahal kong Pilipinas! However, though homesickness is expected to affect me as soon as I live the life of an OFW, The only things that are motivating me and giving me strength are the work experiences I could harbor which I could use as an advantage to apply to other countries and hopefull study abroad, the support from my family and friends, and most especially, my trust to God. I know that God will help, guide,and strengthen me on this new adventurous journey he gave me! I’m just lucky that eveything is taking into place slowly and surely. And as a thanksgiving to this wonderful gift, I offered a thanksgiving mass this sunday. I just felt blessed because I never thought this will come true and I will be given an oppurtunity to work abroad which I really never imagined. Through the internet’s aide, perseverance, and tons of fighting spirit, here I am, a step closer in fulfilling a mission in this world. Thank you God!
And so, the next steps are have my medical examination, file my papers at POEA, and wait for my plane ticket! Wish me luck!
