The Day I said 'GOODBYE' to my home

So many things has happened to me over the past few months. But, the major life changing event that happened, is me moving to South Korea to study. I left my graduate school in the Philippines because I got accepted for a Masters Scholarship in a university in Korea. Me leaving to study abroad is I guess the biggest decision by far I have made in my life. It is a new chapter in my life that I must embrace.

Living in a foreign country is something I can handle but what pains me the most is leaving my family. It is the hardest part for me because I have always been used to people I love and care about beside me whenever I need anything. What made things worse is leaving my grandparents who are quite old. I hated the feeling. I hated leaving them behind without knowing if i'll be seeing them again alive when I get back. It was unbearable. But, no matter how hard it was I must go on.

This is a big step for me. I dreaded the day that I will be leaving which was August 26, 2011. When the day finally arrived, I thought I will not cry but the thought of leaving everything behind did not help. I was in tears as I said goodbye to everyone one by one. Before the car left, I looked back and stared at my house for some time. I caught a last quick glance and never looked back. It was easier that way.