Although I am materialistic, I prefer receiving simple things made by the hands of the sender. I don't really like receiving expensive stuffs coming from friends and acquiantances because it made me feel like our Friendship has some kind of a price tag. I don't like it.
Yes, I know that "Actions speak louder than words" but there are some people who can express themselves much better through words... especially through writing them on a piece of paper. I witnessed this with some of my students who appeared to be not approachable but who are really emotional and sensitive inside.
I think that our Cultural differences, Language factors, Age gaps were some of the reasons why they seemed to build a certain wall between all of us. I can understand them.
I am very happy with my job now because I am learning new things and my view about life is becoming clearer.
I met different kinds of people from different races who speak different languages who can understand basic English. I am very lucky to be one of the people who considered English as their second language, because through this, I was able to communicate to these people who are working hard to learn.
As for myself, I don't have self esteem and these people gave me this. I am very thankful to them for appreciating my hard work, my sincerity, my character and my entire being. They accepted me for who I am and treated and respected me as a Teacher, Friend, Older Sister and Younger sister.
For me, They are blessings from heaven. My memories with them are my treasure and every single day spent with them were worth it. I will never forget them in my entire life.
It is amazing how communication could build a bridge between different countries. Upon realizing this, I immediately changed my opinion about socilaizing and communicating with foreigners.
Memories/Letters/Gifts:
Things that made me happy:
>Hand written letters
>Origami
>Peppero
>Pineapple
>Carrots and cabbage
