A Journey of Unknown

The beginning of my journey

"We finalize the decision of migration, this coming August, we will immigrate to the Philippines." I couldn't describe my feelings when I heard this news from my parents. Was I really need to move away from Hong Kong, a place that I have lived since I was born, to a country that I only went travelling twice?

I am a girl who was born and bred in a charming city - Hong Kong. As everyone knows, Hong Kong is a city that's full of competitiveness. Starting from kindergarten to high school, I have experienced much from this circumstance. In a summer vacation when I was still in Grade 8, my relative who lives in the Philippines, invited my family to visit her new house. With our consideration, we finally decided to go to the Philippines, not just for visiting my relatives, but also as a tour trip. At that time, no one even knows that this trip would bring a great change to our family.

Hong Kong is well known for its top ranking in the world regarding several aspects, including the most expensive housing market and rent, the smallest square meter of house, the highest commodity prices, and one of the cities in the world that contains a highest pressure of education. Under these conditions, since I was small, my parent always had an idea to move to another city, to a place which can provide a more relaxing environment and easy life. We have traveled among different countries, but none of them are considered suitable for us, regarding the climate, culture, and the overall atmosphere. 

When we traveled to the Philippines, we were amazed by its wonderful natural views, modern shopping mall, the beautiful beaches, and even the comfortable climate. Before travelling in the Philippines, we didn't even expect this is a place where we would immigrate into. But under the guide of God, amazing things have happened. Everyone in my family agreed that Philippines is a suitable place for us to move into, regarding its climate, educational condition, and standard of living. With the help of my father's friend and the brothers and sisters in church, the process of immigration is smoother than our expectations. After finishing all the procedures, of course we needed to go back to Hong Kong first, and duel with different affairs before moving away.

My feeling was really complicated after I went back to Hong Kong from the Philippines. When I was looking down from the window of the airplane, the view of Hong Kong was captured in my eyes, many memories appeared in my mind, I couldn't say that immigration is my will or my wish, but at the same time, I am not opposed to it. I understand that this is a matter that related to my family, but not just me myself. I treasured a lot for this last period of time for me to live in Hong Kong. Hong Kong, as a worldwide famous city, instead of just known by its financial status, food, famous hot spot and shopping malls, as a Hongkonger, for me, I can really say that the most precious and fantastic treasure of this city, is actually the warmth and amiability within it.

One of the most memorable events before I moved away from Hong Kong, is the last day I had in my former school. When I was riding on the mini bus after the farewell with my classmates and friends, I remembered I was crying all the way home. No matter how hard to let go, I still need to prepare myself for the journey in front of me, which is a journey of known, but by the faith in God, I continue my path hopefully. We settled all the things in Hong Kong, and stepped on the journey which is full of unknown. 

From the first day I lived in the Philippines until now, from fear to stability, I have experienced a lot from God, and I am so thankful for what I have now. I met different new friends and new things, which also widened my horizon.

In the present, as we live stably and comfortably in the Philippines, I continue to be concerned about the news of Hong Kong, at the same time focus on our lives in the Philippines, regarding the daily living, study, or even travelling in different islands in this country. I will continue to walk on this journey with a positive mind and my faith in God.