Monday, July 20, 2015

Fly Away

A month ago I boarded a plane and flew halfway across the world from the Philippines and decided to move back to California for good. I've lived in California since my childhood and teen years. And have been living in the Philippines for 14 years. It was the boldest decision I have ever made. I woke up one day, booked a ticket for California and flew on a plane the next day.

It wasn't that I hated living in the Philippines. I loved it out there. It's just that it was something I needed to do. I was broken in ways one could never imagine. I left behind my mom, my dad, family, friends and an awesome career. I literally got on a plane with just my bag full of clothes, no plans of what's going to happen in the next few months but a heart full of love, trust and faith that God has a big plan for me. For someone who has lived on routine, who thrives on routine, a change in lifestyle, environment, any change can be completely nerve wrecking. But then again, I just know, that it is the time to start a new beginning.

As I start a new beginning I am reminded of the things I left behind in the Philippines. It is summer all the time in the Philippines and since it is extremely warm out here in California I wanted to share with you a few of the summer things I am currently missing.



Fresh coconut juice






Hanging out at the beach with my brother's wife and my cousin


Dinner with friends



With my mom, brother and my sister in law

In the next few months I am looking forward to creating new memories and building on to my list of favorite places here in California.


Proverbs 31:25
She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future.


So indeed I shall laugh without fear of the future and trust in God's unfailing love.

Happy Monday everyone!

12 comments:

  1. Wow, what an adventure! You are so brave! I would miss things if I left home too, but I hope CA feels like home before you know it!

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    1. Awww thank you! And thank you so much for stopping by my blog today. I am determined to make it feel like home here, in time It will. Have a happy Monday!

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  2. I agree with the comment above. Wow! What an adventure! That's amazing that you did that move on a whim, and ended up staying for that long. Here's to a successful move back to CA:)

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  3. Aw that's so brave and inspiring! Hope all goes well for you in California :) x

    The Belle Narrative

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    1. Thank you! Yes, it is definitely one of the bravest things I have ever done. Life starts at the end of your comfort zone, so I've been told.

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  4. You are amazing! I wish I could just go over to California right now. It's my dream destination to live. Le sigh....love California so much.

    Regina
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    1. Awww thank you! I'm sure one day you will get the chance to come on over to California. If that happens let me know, I will definitely give you a list of places you have to visit and restaurants you gotta try.

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  5. I don't think I could ever do what you did. You are so brave! I wish you all the happiness and success in the world! :)

    daleian.blogspot.com

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    1. Thank you so much dearie! Moving out here like this is definitely the bravest and craziest thing I have ever done in my whole life.

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  6. you are so inspiring! love that quote at the beginning.

    xo welltraveledwife.com

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    1. Awww thank you Emi. I love that quote too. When I saw that quote it really tugged at my heart.

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