Saying farewell: My last day in the Philippines
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Hey everyone, it’s Jaden again! I’m feeling down today because it’s my last full day in the Philippines. I have to return to England tomorrow, and I’m not too happy about it. Let me tell you why.
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Saying goodbye is hard
Every time we leave the Philippines, I feel sad. It’s tough to say goodbye to my family, cousins, friends, nephews, and nieces. Even though I know I’ll see them again, it still feels like a big deal to leave them behind. It’s even more challenging this time because I’m not too excited about returning to school.
Mix feelings about school
I thought I was excited about starting secondary school, but now I’m unsure. It feels different this time. Though I am still in the same school, just in a different building, the excitement isn’t the same as when I was younger.
I’ve been thinking a lot about what it would be like to stay in the Philippines instead of returning to England. I like it here, and I'm seriously considering living here with my family.
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What If I stayed in the Philippines?
My dad and I talked about what it would be like if I stayed here. It means I’d have to leave my school in England and start fresh in a new one here in Cebu. It’s a big change because I’d be leaving behind everything I know—my school, my friends, and our life in England.
But there’s a part of me that thinks it could be kind of cool. I could still visit England and Europe during the holidays, and who knows, maybe I’d make new friends and find new things I love here. Dad says moving isn’t impossible, but we’d need to plan it out—find a good school, a new home, and figure out a lot of other stuff. It’s a lot to think about, but sometimes I wonder if it might just be an exciting adventure.
What’s next?
As I pack my bags and prepare to leave, I feel confused. Going back to England is part of our life, but the idea of staying here keeps popping into my mind. Maybe one day, we’ll move here. Who knows?
I’ll focus on enjoying my last day with my family here and preparing for the new school year.
Image from Jaden the Explorer
Saying goodbye is hard
Image by YuriArcursPeopleimages via Envato Elements
Every time we leave the Philippines, I feel sad. It’s tough to say goodbye to my family, cousins, friends, nephews, and nieces. Even though I know I’ll see them again, it still feels like a big deal to leave them behind. It’s even more challenging this time because I’m not too excited about returning to school.
Mix feelings about school
Image by AydinovKamran via Envato Elements
I thought I was excited about starting secondary school, but now I’m unsure. It feels different this time. Though I am still in the same school, just in a different building, the excitement isn’t the same as when I was younger.
I’ve been thinking a lot about what it would be like to stay in the Philippines instead of returning to England. I like it here, and I'm seriously considering living here with my family.
What If I stayed in the Philippines?
Image by oneinchpunchphotos via Envato Elements
My dad and I talked about what it would be like if I stayed here. It means I’d have to leave my school in England and start fresh in a new one here in Cebu. It’s a big change because I’d be leaving behind everything I know—my school, my friends, and our life in England.
But there’s a part of me that thinks it could be kind of cool. I could still visit England and Europe during the holidays, and who knows, maybe I’d make new friends and find new things I love here. Dad says moving isn’t impossible, but we’d need to plan it out—find a good school, a new home, and figure out a lot of other stuff. It’s a lot to think about, but sometimes I wonder if it might just be an exciting adventure.
What’s next?
Image from Jaden the Explorer
As I pack my bags and prepare to leave, I feel confused. Going back to England is part of our life, but the idea of staying here keeps popping into my mind. Maybe one day, we’ll move here. Who knows?
I’ll focus on enjoying my last day with my family here and preparing for the new school year.
Thanks for reading, and I’ll keep you posted on what happens next!
Jaden
