2019: Taking Risks and Everything Else Follows

- January 01, 2020

This year had been so good to me. I've been blessed with various opportunities.

First, an opportunity to set a career goal. If you've read my previous posts you would know how I struggle with this one. I've been in different industries but I always felt that there's something missing and I couldn't figure it out.

This year, I took the risk to take the licensure exam for teachers and with the help of my review center, family, friends, mentors in DPE, myself (of course haha) and above all, Him; I passed it. Now, this is one more reason that I should pursue a teaching career. As of now, I couldn't say that I am a good teacher but my goal for next year (2020) is to be better than I was last year and to inspire more students to love the English language.

Second, an opportunity to work abroad. I never thought that I could actually work here in Thailand because I never imagined that I would successfully go through the immigration in the Philippines (this is really funny but please let's keep this a secret). Anyhow, I am now here working as a teacher in one of the public high schools in the northern part of Thailand.

Third, an opportunity to meet good people and build friendship. In relation to the previous paragraph, I wouldn't be here if I haven't met Nikki, who became one of my closest friends in DPE. Nikki inspired and at the same time encouraged me to try teaching in Thailand. Then, through her I met John Teo, the love of her life (haha), who helped me find a job in Thailand. Then, I met their good-hearted Thai friends, Risa, Pi Paew and her other friends, who've welcomed me like a part of their family. Then, my Thai co-teacher, Ploy who've been very understanding and helpful to me. Then, the other Thai teachers that are too many to mention haha. These people made my Thailand experience memorable.

Let's not forget my farang (foreign) friends, who made my stay here so much fun!

Lastly, an opportunity to love more. I am not talking about lovelife but love in general. That it is not selfish to love yourself first. If you finally learn to love everything about you, which includes your flaws, you become more positive in life and you spread more love to others.

2019 had also it's down moments, but I choose not to mention it because I just want look back to the good stuff. However, those down moments gave me unforgettable lessons which taught me to take things slow and to savour every moment.

I think I talked too much, so let's end it here!

P.S I know I should have posted this last year but I then the motivation to write came in this year hahahaha

P.P.S Here are some pics to sum up my 2019 *winks*