@olivia08, a Filipina working abroad, away from the Philippines to boost the power of the women who are strong and even stronger than men sometimes? Proudly say that I am one of those ladies who fight for our rights. And here in hive blockchain, let us see if what we can do to prove that women are not weak. Thank you and have a nice day. Merry Christmas everyone.The best celebration that I cherished and felt fortunate was Christmas Day with my family. It has been 26 years that I missed it. Maybe, you will be asking why?
I was leaving the Philippines my homeland April 21, 1998. I was already in Manila City before my flight to my workplace, Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia is a conservative Muslim country that didn't allow Christmas celebrations before when I arrived here. My destiny brought me here and there was no Filipino I found. Most expatriates that I met were Indonesian. This place is not my dream. It just happened
mysteriously and no question why but my heart was in pain.
I spent vacation but not during the Christmas season. I missed my grandparents who loved me tenderly. I cherished the moment when I was a child during Christmas when they bought a new dress. I cherished all the moments of being with them.
Even though if I go home to celebrate, our celebration won't be the same as yesterday's memory, since my grandparent on my father's side had already died. So sad, but we need to be strong.
This month is December, there are so many things that are playing in my mind. I hope one day, I can go and see them once again. It has been almost four years since the last time vacation. The way of my life is passing uneasy roads but I am still happy that I survived.
My wishes to all of you that you may have the best of everything. You are too lucky that you have your family beside you. Today, I am just here to cherish all those moments in my life. At least I experienced those memories. I am so fortunate that I did it before with my family. Here in my workplace, Saudi Arabia, Christmas day is not important. I celebrate alone in my room, while lying on my bed, keep rolling my eyes looking the walls and ceiling infront of my eyes. This is the way how I celebrate my yearly Christmas for how many ling years.
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