Hehe I remember using a measuring cup as "tabo"I didn't even know the word "loo" refers to a restroom.
I stayed in the UK for half a year in 2007 under a visit visa, leaving behind my family and a stable career in the Philippines. My relatives sponsored my visa to babysit their son. When I was in the UK, I almost went crazy with homesickness, boredom and all. There were all types of shocks like culture-shock, weather-shock, time zones and confusing accents to deal with. I was lonely most of the time even if I was with my nieces and nephew. I couldn't help but stare at the clock and the calendar counting days to my departure date. I kept a diary and read all sorts of books I could find in the house. I even thought about running away and considered becoming an overstaying alien. Thank God I didn't.
But UK was a good learning experience. It made me realize the ordeals OFWs and migrants go through and appreciate the kind of freedom I have in Manila. It wasn't really all about the money, but contentment at any given situation. I'm back in Manila and life has never been this good. Although I do still miss London and that nasty cold weather that kept me from sweating even if I jogged around Hyde Park at 12 noon.
