Time has gone by quick, before I knew it, it has been a year since we have moved in Texas from Oregon. So far, I am loving it. Many things have changed and most of those changes were things that are likeable at least.
For one, I love the weather. It's definitely mild for the winter season. Although Texas as it is, could get those crazy weather especially when it gets nicer, then suddenly the temperature drops down to 30F or so. Of course, it's extreme heat in the Summer. But as the saying goes, you could only learn to appreciate what it has to offer for you to be happy. So, on that note, I am pretty happy:-)
My dear daughter Cassy will be two in October 31st. She's now walking, running, obviously talking with her own language cues and I just love seeing her reaching every milestone. Definitely I feel lucky to witness that up daily. I love her too much! She's my world so as her dad( aron di magmahay.heheh.)
I have made several friends and they help a lot in so many ways. The social support, knowing that you're not alone are priceless. As another saying goes; "No man is an island."Attending fil-am parties, mingling with people, learning from their own experiences or the so called social networking are overwhelming. Truthfully, I have come to accept that wherever my family (hubby Kevin and daughter Cassy) are, that's where home for me!!
Although it would be hypocrite to say that I don't miss my country-Philippines! But this is the decision as well as the lifetime commitment I have made a vow to keep. Obviously, I am seeing it's worth and I am very happy. Someday I wil visit my homeland, maybe when Cassy is able to remember and appreciate my humble island Philippines. I am also just glad that I get to see my family back in the Philippines, at least on the webcam and we talk on a frequent basis. It's a big relief seeing and hearing from them.
Routine is pretty much the same, only that I have some good friends who sometimes pick me up and drop me off: wherever there's a get together or even just a plain breakfast or lunch at their home or vice versa. It would mean, maybe there's a few like 3 or 4 filipinas that I meet for lunch or breakfast or whatever. Unya pag mangaon manggikinamut dayon. Hay langit kaayo. Unya katong mga tawo nga way kaarte arte bisan tuod og dugay na diri and yet, they remain to be as humble and kind. You have to be nice to people, so that they can treat you back nicely and that's my ground for making and keeping friends.
Once in awhile I drop Kevin off to the train Station in Fort Worth. So, those are the days I am free to get out of the house, maybe meet some friends, do some errands or just enjoy my break time away from home. It's the feeling of indepence that I am loving. Thanks to my satellite friend that I can count on for directions;-) It's pretty sleek!
So far, we are adjusting very well in Texas and we're liking to be here!:-)Looking forward for more years, hopefully we'll be here for good!:-)
For one, I love the weather. It's definitely mild for the winter season. Although Texas as it is, could get those crazy weather especially when it gets nicer, then suddenly the temperature drops down to 30F or so. Of course, it's extreme heat in the Summer. But as the saying goes, you could only learn to appreciate what it has to offer for you to be happy. So, on that note, I am pretty happy:-)
My dear daughter Cassy will be two in October 31st. She's now walking, running, obviously talking with her own language cues and I just love seeing her reaching every milestone. Definitely I feel lucky to witness that up daily. I love her too much! She's my world so as her dad( aron di magmahay.heheh.)
I have made several friends and they help a lot in so many ways. The social support, knowing that you're not alone are priceless. As another saying goes; "No man is an island."Attending fil-am parties, mingling with people, learning from their own experiences or the so called social networking are overwhelming. Truthfully, I have come to accept that wherever my family (hubby Kevin and daughter Cassy) are, that's where home for me!!
Although it would be hypocrite to say that I don't miss my country-Philippines! But this is the decision as well as the lifetime commitment I have made a vow to keep. Obviously, I am seeing it's worth and I am very happy. Someday I wil visit my homeland, maybe when Cassy is able to remember and appreciate my humble island Philippines. I am also just glad that I get to see my family back in the Philippines, at least on the webcam and we talk on a frequent basis. It's a big relief seeing and hearing from them.
Routine is pretty much the same, only that I have some good friends who sometimes pick me up and drop me off: wherever there's a get together or even just a plain breakfast or lunch at their home or vice versa. It would mean, maybe there's a few like 3 or 4 filipinas that I meet for lunch or breakfast or whatever. Unya pag mangaon manggikinamut dayon. Hay langit kaayo. Unya katong mga tawo nga way kaarte arte bisan tuod og dugay na diri and yet, they remain to be as humble and kind. You have to be nice to people, so that they can treat you back nicely and that's my ground for making and keeping friends.
Once in awhile I drop Kevin off to the train Station in Fort Worth. So, those are the days I am free to get out of the house, maybe meet some friends, do some errands or just enjoy my break time away from home. It's the feeling of indepence that I am loving. Thanks to my satellite friend that I can count on for directions;-) It's pretty sleek!
So far, we are adjusting very well in Texas and we're liking to be here!:-)Looking forward for more years, hopefully we'll be here for good!:-)
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