Life in the First World

I have been living in a third world country all my life. Since I was born, I was used to living in an inconvenient way compared to the developed countries. I was used to sleeping on a hard mat and eating rice everyday. Our family was fortunate enough to be able to afford a comfortable life by engaging in retail and wholesale business which didn't go on to the next generation.

It has been my dream to go to a developed country ever since I graduated. Live in a safe, clean and livable environment. I was very lucky enough to land a permanent visa in one of those developed countries called Australia.

It's been a year since I lived here and so far so good. First, I lived with my cousin for ten months and when it was time to live with myself I rented a room near my work. Then, I immediately bought myself a house and car with the help of my nephew, who is a broker. I was living happily with my new home which I filled with nice appliances, courtesy of the First Home Owner's Grant Boost.

I also met new Filipino friends about my age. I was always happy to see them and speak our native tongue. I just met them recently and since then I was glad I could express myself again. We played basketball every Saturday and sometimes have drinking nights. I was glad that I found them because they have become my pillars that hold my insanity.

I am waiting for my wife now. She will come soon to live with me. I will have to teach her the ways that I have learned here. I will always be thankful to the people who has taught me the ways of this great country and it is time for me to do the same to my wife. She will have to endure what I have endured and learn what I learned ( I am speaking about driving here!). I am sure she will have a great time living here with me.