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Slow but sure #Immigrant

Slow but sure,
Life isnt easy as immigrant brother! i have to start everythings all over again. Forget about what i have had / achieved back home. im back to the ground and learn everything from zero. The system, culture, language, people, etc...
I still hardly find a good friends, i have met so many new people. and how many people who stays as friends? few.. only handful. Job is the number one issue when the first time i got here. cant make a living with no job. I dont have many options, i did crappy job as back home i wont do it in million years... i tried to figure out the way and learnt the system.. slow but sure. I read how things work and i asked many question starting from how much is the minimun wages, rents, health care, education, retired, etc etc.. slow but sure i understood. not completely there but im getting there eventually. once you are in the system means you are in. im half way.
In this time blog, im talking about "job" work is one of the reasons you wake up and excited about getting thrue your day. work makes you feel excited about weekend. yes i gotta love my job. Teaching, i always love teaching and kids. they are simple human being who doesnt have strong characters yet that you dont have to struggle to deal with. Human being is such a complex creature. i sometimes cant deal with myself and how am i going to deal with those complicated people. Lots of experinces required in order to be a good mind reader.. and im suck on in. I cant please anyone, but Kids... pure little angel that i think so easy to deal with. their smiles make your day. no matter how tired you r. thats why i love working with them.
And after struggling for the last 6 months doing job i dislike so much, i finally found the one i love and wanted. Teaching at Kindy/Preschool. still Casual in call but at least im in to the door, next will be a matter of time. i enjoy it so much. play with the kids. they always have story to tell and full of suprise.
hugging, cuddling, laughing, play dirt, run in the play ground. painting, etc etc... such a fun things to do instead of stuck and sit in an office for 8 hours a day 5 times a week:) i guess its all depends on the person. Kids makes you stay kids. They force you to smile and stay happy. they teach you polite words and patience. they accept you no matter who you are. they dont know black and white or grey. They only have their own fun world. they dont  know what they miss yet. they dont have those complicated demands.
Slow but sure, i can say life is good if you love your job.
life is good if you keep dreaming big
and makes it even better if you try your best to accomplish it.

Slow but sure!

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  1. hope u always enjoying your life like this, didi :)

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  2. i will:) thank you for reading my blog xox

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  3. I am an old friend of Kevin "Shea". I absolutely love your blog. I see the world from a different perspective through you. So glad you are having so many new experience's & making your way through the Culture Shock!!! So happy for you both~ Sheree

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  4. Hi Sheree, thank you for reading my Blog:)

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  5. I remember our placement in Fernie, you are awesome with kids. I hope to see you next time you are in the US, this time longer then a day.
    Savanna

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  6. i always love teaching and kids, those days in fernie i miss it. you are one of those traveller and i hope i'll see u in Sydney.. my place is always welcome for you and Jer:)

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