In my point of view, I like to be back home where family and friends are. Specially my children, I miss them badly.
There are things that are good in the UK. Clean air, NHS, topcashback, quidco, good competition of Internet and phone, fast Internet connection, pavement that you can actually walk on without barbeque stalls or shop stalls, green parks, hills, anonymity, cultural diversity, freedom of speech and freedom of expression.
Though it is stressful at times, but with careful planning with finances and just keeping tabs on the needs and wants it can be great here... of course.. there's the annoying weather. It really puts me off from doing what I want.
When you go around to the same groups.. I go to zumba class, join leisure center, go to family sure start clinic or library or coffee shops then you get to know people who are regulars there and can make friends. But again its not the same back in Philippines where you can relax and not worry the future. I like the "Bahala na"... makes you live the today.
I know it is expensive here.. but you can save if you make your own sandwich, bring your own flask of coffee or tea with a splash of Irish cream or amaretto in it.
To be honest, when I got here 2 years ago. I looked at the flights a week after I got here... but now. Going home on April after 6 months of visiting Philippines worries me a bit because I am getting used to the cold weather here. Though I prefer to stay by the beach this time so I can easily have a dip in the sea when it gets too hot.
Well, just sharing my experience.
Let's be positive everyone. Enjoy the day and let tomorrow worry itself as per my Mama's advice. We have today to live, let tomorrow be a surprise
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