New Life in México City....
September, 2016.
On July 2014 I said goodbye to my family, It was very sad because it was the first time that I was away from home for so long. It all started when my parents were about to leave the airport and I knew my journey on my own was about to begin. I can recall almost beginning to cry but I knew it would tear them apart.When I arrived at Mexico City, a city completely different to the place where I grew up, full of people, tall buildings and city lights, I began to realize that the day had finally come where I was gonna fulfill my dreams. The first day of school I met a lot of new people from various places and realized that there were many in the same situation as myself. My clases where very interesting and everyone was amiable to the point where, with time, I felt in some way at home. But at one point, after some time, I got homesick and everything that was new and exciting started to become less attractive as I realized I wouldn´t see my family in long time, I wouldn´t visit in months, and I had to be an adult and figure so many things out on my own.Sometimes my friends would see that I was feeling sad or acting a bit strange and they would often invite me places or take me out somewhere to distract me and forget but there was always a momento in my day when I stopped to think about what life was like when I was home. One day I called my mom crying to tell her that I´d had enough of being on my own and I wanted to go back. She was very surprised and tried to convince me to stay saying that it was a normal feeling because it was the first time I was away and would overcome it soon. I replied and told her that the city was too big, the population was too much, and days felt like minutes here. Eventually I calmed down and promised I would try a bit longer and find things to do that would take up all of my free time so I could create my new life here, a life I would learn to love if I did more things that I liked. After a couple of months what my mom had told me became true. I got used to the traffic, I grew fonder of school and the new people around me, my routine wasn´t such a struggle and I got around easier. Today, Mexico City is one of my favorite cities, I have many friends whom I consider my family, I have changed quite a lot, and have become more mature and responsable in my everyday activities. I am halfway through my career and I am almost positive that I will stay and work here for a couple of years.
Do you think that my decision of staying here was a good one? Do you think that I handled the situation the best I could?
Hi Martha. Thanks for posting that, I also have been through the same situation. As you said at the beggining everything is perfect but then life starts to be more difficult. You took the right decision because it is the best for your future.
ResponderEliminarHello Martha! I'm Lina Nava and I've just read your post, I think you decided very well at studying at this University, is the best thing for you, but of course I can't imagine what is like to miss your family being so far away from home.
ResponderEliminarHello Martha
ResponderEliminarMy name is Sergio Gomez I can see that it was a difficult decision, in the personal point of view is a good decision that It helps you to be more responsible and mature but I think that a question that you should ask your self is: Martha is satisfied with her decision?
Hi Martha, It was a very difficult decision because start a new life without your family I imagine that is very difficult, I think you decided very well to stay and try something different and this decisions will make you more mature. I hope so that you felt satisfied with your decision.
ResponderEliminarHey Martha!! I´m sure that you took the best decision for your future I can imagine that you felt sad and worried but I think you can handle it also it´s normal to feel far from home and everyone you love but here you have another family with your friends and if you find here a good job you´re going to be acclimated to this big city.
ResponderEliminarHello Martha!!
ResponderEliminarI'm Diego and I´ve just read your blog I understand how difficult it must be to be away from your family, but you made the best decision, as it is for your future, and you'll be a more mature person. Good luck!
Hi Martha! I think that you handle the situation very good. Its normal to feel alone, and vulnerable in other city, and more if your familiy, are not around to calm down or to supported you on decisions. Its great that you grew up, and become mature, I think its part of the plan. Don´t give up!
ResponderEliminarHello Martha! I've read your post, its terrific separate us about our family, but you Make it for to be the best person to grow up, México city, its amazing, Like you said before, you have everything close to you, also have horrible things like you told us, traffic.
ResponderEliminarBut in my personal opinion you choose a nice option to grow up for looking a Job or found a friend who understand your situation or Mayen have a relationship.
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ResponderEliminarHi Martha!! Thanks for posting it. I think that you made the best decision, Mexico is an amazing city and you are lucky...because you met incredible friends! Also is difficult to leave your family but they'll be proud.
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ResponderEliminarMartha!
Of course you made a good decision! Like everything in life, there are bad times and good times, but they are always good times.
I assure you will continue paying off every day this adventure you decided to take.
Your photo is amazing!
Hi Martha, I think you take the right decision and you handled the situation very good, I can't imagine passing through that so I admire you.
ResponderEliminarHello Martha !
ResponderEliminarI think that You are so brave of let your City, but this new experience change your live in different ways, so I think that You take the best decision Ever! So enjoy and try to knew all You can !
Hi Martha! your decision of stay here was the best, it's normal to be afraid but it's a signal of a big step in you life, enjoy and learn of anything.
ResponderEliminarHello Martha, I think separated from your family is a very difficult process.
ResponderEliminarI think that loneliness is what hurts more, but your mom was right.
Never forget that your family will always support you.
Hi Martha! I think you made a good decission. Your future is so important, of course is going to be difficult but you'll always have your family there, to support you and never leave you alone.
ResponderEliminarMartha I think that you did the best decission! Maybe it's hard sometimes to get used to it, but I know that at the end it was the best decisssion. Cogratulations for your effort and positive attitude!
ResponderEliminarMartha! I think you took the right decision, feeling homesick is normal to foreign people but then you get used to it. Keep following your dreams.
ResponderEliminarHi Martha! I realy like your post, and I could imagine that moving a part from your family its really difficult but it will also help you in so many different ways
ResponderEliminarHello Martha! yes, i have been in the same situation, I know that feeling very well. Congratulations on your decision and your effort!
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