First Time Way From Home...Alone

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There were times when I got bored with family life and felt that I had all good travel opportunities passed me by just because I was scared to travel alone. When an opportunity for a scholarship abroad (Singapore) knocked at my door again, I felt that it was time to make a go for it. I felt I needed that at least to relax and have a real good time for myself. It was a one month short course to attend and I really did undergo a rigid screening just to represent the country. It was my first time to be away from home. Would you believe that the same oldest brother I mentioned who accompanied me in applying for a job was the same brother who were with me to get my passport?! Really! Imagine, I already had 3 kids but my siblings never stopped worrying about me when it comes to things like that. It felt like I am a stupid little cat who would go astray once not supervised. That first trip away from home alone taught me a lot… …that I can also take care of myself though I was that far away from home; …I can’t take a longer vacation away from my kids and husband; …my family and friends miss me a lot! …I cannot sleep without the annoying sounds created by my kids before I fall asleep. The comfort that I felt during the stay was not really uncomfortable because I was not used to be alone…