It took me probably around 2 months to finally accept I'm in the UK already. I think I cried a lot during the first month because I'm not really used to being away with my family. (I'm not including the 10 months I felt very low while waiting for my FLR(M) visa! ). But being able to talk to them everyday via Facebook and Skype really helped a lot.

Before I arrived here in the UK, Keith already bought all the things I need (ie. rice cooker, rice, coats, etc.). We also went shopping for more clothes and shoes the first two weeks, which made me a bit giddy. Anyway, what made me really at home was being introduced to all Keith's family and friends (who we regularly see). Of course I still miss all my family and Filipino friends back home up to this date, but having friends around the neighbourhood (even if no one is Filipina) made me feel welcomed in the country. Even though I wished there's a Filipina around the village where I can talk to in Tagalog the first few months I got here, it doesn't matter to me now because there are neighbours in the village who I can talk to and have a laugh with. I'm lucky though that Keith and I are together 24/7 so I don't really stay on my own. Plus having 2 guinea pigs make me amused everyday.