Life in a Foreign Land

Posted on June 28, 2007 by Nene

When you decided to live in a foreign land for good, you understood that you had to learn its language and culture. You knew that homesickness would surely linger in your lonesome moments．You had feared of what will be your life in that land. You were worried to be alone and forsaken by your only companion upon whom you depend so much. You had no idea how the people would treat you. You were not confident that you could adjust to the new atmosphere. However, you managed to pretend to become strong and held on to your decision.

When you first stepped on Japan’s ground, you felt a mix of excitement and fear. Excitement for doing new things and fear of being treated as an alien. At first, you were introduced to many acquaintances, brought to many beautiful places and exposed to cultures and traditions of Japan. Then, you tried to accept the new environment and system and acted as if everyday is a normal day. You have tried to acquire a job not related to your field and felt disappointed because you were not accepted. You have decided to learn the language and culture seriously because it is a must. You have restrained yourself from doing things that will disappoint other people. You have behaved as if you were a saint because you don’t want others to criticize you and give impression that all people from your country are same as you. You have told them your own culture, food, language, etc. but they just simply said they are all strange. You tried to be friendly to anybody, but you couldn’t find real friendship. You were once treated unjustly because you are an alien.

There were moments that you felt alone and disappointed of the things that were happening to you. You realized that you lost your career and felt unfruitful in this land. You believed that you haven’t done what you ought to do because there were barriers.

However, there were more happy moments than sadness, because your companion, who gives you inspiration to hang on, doesn’t forsake you. This land is fertile so you have to keep in mind that there will come a time that you will become fruitful.