Posted by wasabi kid
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.
Having only been here for a couple of months, there are certainly a lot of things I want try out for myself. For one thing, I wonder how the different flavors of Shisha taste like. I want to experience riding a camel. Another thing that I’m thinking about is how does it feel like to trek miles and miles of sand dunes in this country. Yes, you might think the things that have been mentioned are quite silly. But hey, it’s worth a try.
This particular stage in my life that I just recently embarked on actually represents change. And being here in Qatar presents the possibility of it all. Sure, I may be in a path that will eventually crash and burn in time or maybe not but I’m making progress. Seeing how everything is unfolding here in Qatar, it’s certainly a great time to be here. And I can’t wait.
