Feeling of living overseas

Living overseas was  my dream when I was young. I was eager to see the world and to experience a different culture. Due to financial and family issues, I couldn't do it when I was in college. After I graduated and worked for two years, I decided to quit my favorite job and go traveling. Then I bought a one way ticket to Australia.

The first few months made  me feel terrible. I felt excited to live alone but at the same time I also  lonely. One way to deal with loneliness is to  make myself busy. I made my schedule as busy as possible. I work six days a week and go to church to learn English if I am not working. However, I sill feel lonely.

People said you will learn a lot when you travel by yourself because you will think a lot and know yourself more. I agree with it. There is one time when I was on the train heading to Gold Coast I couldn't stop crying, I wanted to figure out why I feel lonely but I couldn't. But I know I will always know the answer after I  give myself two days holiday to distract my mind. I went  Kayaking by myself, it's a bit boring but also interesting. Having fun with people who I met in a  hostel. Two days after, I got the answer. I need to make friends and learn how to make myself happy.

Now I write a diary whenever I feel happy or sad which can help me to know myself more. Living overseas could be very lonely but it helps me grow up to be more independent person who can deal with different situations.

Good luck in Australia!