Yes! this is it!


Hear ye! Hear ye!

I got a good news to share and I bet it is a pretty good opener after months of being an absentee here.

I’m getting married!!!!

LOL Nope.

My visa has been approved!

That’s it!

I am ecstatic as I have been hesitant for a year whether I’d leave PH or not. And don’t get me started on how I made it possible… it took a lot of effort, time, money and PRAYERS!

I have been reluctant to move to Canada for several reasons--- primary reason being too far from PH, where all my family members are plus not having a relative in Canada at all.

It took me months to finally convince myself that I need to move forward and Canada is a safe choice! I have made the application myself without an agent and how I did it? Well, I will try to write another blog post solely dedicated for that.

I am grateful for the doors that have been closed on my face because it provided me with a forced closure. (lol) I mean, I wouldn’t dare move on if not with a deliberate sign saying, “hey, you’re not welcome here!” So yes, God moves in mysterious ways.

I thank all the people who helped me in achieving this. My parents who backed me up the moment I decided it’s a go. My sis and her fam, for the support and a number of friends who extended their time, effort, money and prayers to me!

I’m not getting married and maybe it will take a loooong time for me to say that! But who knows?

BUT for now,

See you soon, Vancouver!


















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