Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Is going back to Japan a good idea?

What d'ya think, my friends?

I know that Japan is in recession, but my life would be better off there than here (in the Philippines). Well, that's what I believe. I am in constant contact with a few friends there and they are helping me out in looking for a nice job in ESL teaching. No concrete moves yet as of now, but I am optimistic that I'll have a big chance of getting a job that I want.

A part of me is getting excited with such idea. For one, I could savor my fave Jap dishes again, and ooh, ah, to my tummy's delight. Secondly, I get to reunite with my close friends there who've considered Japan as their home, and to my Jap students who became my friends too.

But the other part of me is quite sad too. Japan has been a major witness in my married life. This is where my husband and I have received the gift of parenthood with the coming of Luke and Lois into our life. Many happy memories happened and are kept in this beautiful place. And reminiscing all these breaks my heart. I could not help but break into tears, even with just the slightest thought of revisiting the places where Dadi and I used to enjoy together.

Your two cents, please.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Pray for God's leading. Siya ang nakaka-alam kung saan/ano ang susunod para sa inyong mag-ina. Seek counsel too. I'm praying for you, sis.

Ning said...

hi maricar,

That is exactly what I'm doing. Actually, I'm choosing between Japan and Vietnam, and I'm asking for signs at ilapit ako sa mga taong makakatulong sa akin.

A friend also offered help for me to try my luck in the US, but my heart isn't just for that.

Thanks for your prayers.

Gina