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On June 4, I made a life-changing decision in a matter of seconds. If you think quitting a job then hopping on a plane bound for Doha with no plans at all is crazy, then that’s what I am. So what’s the reason for all of this? Well, here’s the closest answer I can come up with – just because. Plans on how to survive and eventually thrive? Well, I’m winging it. Some might see it as a witless choice but one cannot deny the fact that it’s one adventure.

For a Filipino in a foreign setting, it can be quite unsettling. The fear comes from everything and anything that is not familiar especially when your life is deeply rooted to traditions. It’s difficult to say goodbye to comfort zones. But welcoming new surprises? Those are the moments that we definitely live for. more…