Monday,Dec 29 2008, 05:13:20 AMLife

I have come a far way to turn back. Leaving my family, and being thousands of miles away I've learned so much living independently and struggling on my own to face and survive the world. There were ups and downs, the good and the bad. Then there were times when it was painful that I hit rock bottom and thought I'd never be able to pull myself up altogether ever again. But thankfully, that never happened. Because I had my family's full-support as well as my friends, I made it this far and still going. Never in my life, has it crossed me that I would meet the right guy for me. Yes!I've dated a few back then, but every guy that entered was more like for entertainment. They were all the same, wanting nothing but to take me for granted. I then held my guards up, and promised myself that I would never let another man do me wrong. Have I not known, that a little after I broke up with my ex, someone else with a good heart and soul came through and I saw the light. I held back my feelings, kept them deep within me, and didnt show any care whatsoever because I first of all, did not trust him. I played my cards and made sure I was ahead of my game. But it was like the more I played hard to get, the more he stay'd around. He never gave up, matter of fact he was always there. He completely changed me both in and out. That being said, I trusted him enough to be the first guy I introduced to my father. Was he happy?I wouldnt say so. However, daddy coped with it and have taken him in and loved him since. Mom, she's a different story. She wasnt disappointed or approving, but she was protective and gave me every advice a loving mother would to a daughter about my safety. With Patrick everything was different. Everything was completely perfect, believe it or not but I fell so deep inlove with him, every time I saw him I had butterflies and my heart would skip a beat. When we separated last year, it was heart-wrecking. It was very difficult, and I was very homesick because I felt as if a part of me was missing. But I was happy that we separated because it became a test. It tested our love for each other and tested our honesty, trust, commitment and fate. After California, we both moved in together in Washington. The love we have for each other is still there. It is still strong and deep. We have had our ups and downs, good and bads, and everything else a couple would likely go through, but we've still managed to make up and continue loving each other every day. Our family, is our main priority. We miss them a lot and do hope after conquering the world and making the best for our lives, we would return home and continue taking care of our dear parents til our responsibility of caring for them has come to rest. As for now, we're currently employed and in college, trying to build a better future for ourselves and the family we plan to have some day, as well as finding good jobs to not only help ourselves financially but even reach out and help our families back home. I would say my life isnt perfect as I expected nor valued because I have made some mistakes and I've learned from it. But I do know that everything happens for a reason and life goes on no matter what. My commitment is to keep my family happy, and stay faithful to the man I chose to love for the rest of my life. I am living the life I wanted and coping with the many changes that comes along the way. Life is truly a blessing!

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