Sow! It's been months now since I first stayed in Manila. I could still remember the first day I got here - I cried then. I missed my daughter so much at that day and it seemed years to the next time we'll see each other. Cheesy.
Now, I'm already having fun here in Manila. I can stroll at many places in Manila without getting lost. I also have bought many things now. Most of my things are bought from Manila already and I've kept the ones that I brought here from back home. However, I still miss home. I miss the routines I had back at home. I would wake up 6a.m. even in class days and then it's my daughter who I first see when I wake up. After breakfast, mom and I chat at the dining table about things happening under the sun. I also miss bathing in warm water like I did back at home on a daily basis.
I am now realizing that I am growing up and am slowly separated to my family. Anyway this is what happens when kids grow up, they move out, they settle down. I have four years to go in college and after such, I need to find a job and support my child - not be a burden to my family. Fours years to go - that's all I have and I'll have to be on my own. Now I wonder, why did I wanted to grow up so fast before. Why did I wanted independence so early?
Manila has been quite a home to me now. It has cradled me. I'm very grateful to God and my relatives her, specially my aunts for giving me an opportunity to study here and making Manila a warm place for my heart. It's a wonderful place to be at. I've stayed here for only quite some time yet but I believe I would love it here. I now have many friends here and I've reconnected with some relatives I haven't seen for quite a long time.
Manila's my crib now, I'm not new to it now. :)
