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A 180- degree turn
Thursday, August 26, 2010
My engineer-brother, Nato, corrected me when I told him that our life (Pete and mine) took a 360-degree turn. He's right, it's only a 180-degree turn.

So many things changed since we migrated to the U.S.

From having 2-3 helpers (two, 24/7 , and one on weekends and busy days), doing all the chores for us (well, except cooking, which I love to do). I only have me and myself- with a little assistance from my hubby every now and then, to do the laundry, set the table, wash the dishes, clean the house, take care of the plants and the pets, clean the car, etc. etc.

From a ratio of 1:1 car for each one in our family back home , we don't have our own car here. Thank God for my kind in-laws, they lent us one of their cars, so we are at least mobile. I have not applied for a driver's license here, so I have to wait for my husband
to drive for me; unlike in the Philippines, where I was able to drive anywhere I wanted to go.

From having our own house, we are living with our siblings in their homes.

From being the interviewer and decision-maker before, my husband is back to square one - applying and being interviewed for jobs here.

From being surrounded by so many relatives and friends in our country, we can count on our fingers, our acquaintances here.

From being pampered by banks back home, even getting a credit card here is like passing through the eye of a needle.

From having a weekly home service manicure and pedicure, I do it all myself now.

From the monthly haircut and hairdye by Janet or Pepot (my favorite hairdressers), Pete trims my hair and his, too; while I do the hairdye for the two of us.


But most of all, from being able to kiss and talk to our children and grandchildren anytime, we content ourselves now with watching their videos, seeing their uploaded pictures, chatting with them, exchanging emails, and talking with them over the magicjack.

We are not complaining; rather we are so thankful for this chance that HE so generously gave us. As long as Pete and I are together, everything would be fine.

As I've said before,"This is where HE wanted us to be, HIS will be done."
posted by JoGJMac(http://titajo.blogspot.com) @ 3:16 AM   4 comments
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