My dream of becoming an RN started a year before I finished college. I told my parents. "Hey folks, looks like you ain't gonna get a doctor, but you'll get a US RN." Got my approval and placed a period on my 20-year Operating Room fantasies.
Day One has begun...
Fast forward today. After nine years, an engagement, a wedding, a beautiful wife and an amazing daughter. Finally, I can start living the young boy's dream.
I always wanted to see the Lakers.
I'm going to buy a sports car.
I'm having a minimalist type of pad.
I've salivated over In-N-Out burgers for a decade, it's about time.
I want to live in the land of the free... And the home of the brave.
United States of America. You've been elusive. But I am persuasive. We're a match, Uncle Sam. It's meant. You, my family and I.
Now I'm here in Plano. It's a good 10-minute drive north of Dallas. And I've never been happier. Because it's a whole new world...
Gone are the days that I was an EDSA Road warrior. Done are the nights where I almost believed that the road wasn't made for cars. No more of those times where I'm scared to use my mobile cause there maybe muggers around.
But as the saying goes. You win some, you lose some.
Having Jollibee is now a Challenge. Eating Kwek kwek is a dream. There is none of those dirty ice creams. Buko Juice is expensive like my jeans. There are no BBQ on the streets. Because the ones around looks too sanitary to be delicious. Fish tastes nothing but processed. The Veggies ain't that fresh.
There's no more "Manang" here to do the laundry specially on those times that I feel super lazy. I just have to go on and fill those tubs, and say hello to another long day.
When I came to this country, I was a different guy. I believe I have changed, though my name is still Jefferson. I still have the same dreams, though I have them modified. Into something that would tailor fit, my brand new style of life.
I still pledge my loyalty to Kobe. But now I also admire Dirk. But I'll never watch a game between them, because that might break my heart.
Nope. Not a sports car. But something practical and useful. And maybe in the near future. Something more spacious for my girls.
When the right time comes. I'm still dreaming for a place of my own. But no more of those bachelor stuff. Instead, I want someplace safe and homey for my lovely ladies. I live in an apartment right now, and it always feel wonderful to go home. With them, my heart has a home.
My 10 year obsession with In-N-Out burgers ended right after I had my first bite. Don't get me wrong. It was good. It just did not live out to my expectations. And because...
Steak and Shake burgers are a whole lot better...
It's been six months. It actually felt longer. I am still the same man, but now a different person. It feels amazing to have a big step towards your dreams. You always have to start somewhere. Now I'm finally here. I've got everything I need. The Girl in my dreams and the Love of my life. These is going to be an amazing ride.
"Our worlds collide
Become one in the starlight
Forget perfect endings
Let's dare and live for the day
Today
Today's like no other
I am HOME"- Bamboo
