Away From Home

Wrote this in the perspective of a friend who went away for work, leaving home for the first time.

Away From Home

I walked in the streets, head bowed with hands in my pockets. Yes, I’m not in my homeland where I could walked around with heads up and as graceful as a giraffe. As I walked, I felt the heat and tension built up inside of me from the way people stare at me. They knew for sure that I’m new here. I tried to walk calmly but my legs are trembling already. I strolled along the road, keeping my eyes on the ground, preventing them from drifting to the sides where people are standing.

     I finally made it to the main gate of the guest house I’m staying at. I went to the front porch, slowly opened the front door and made my way to my room. Shutting the door behind me, I drew in a deep breath. Oh, what a relief! The feeling of uneasiness disappeared. My trembling body is much calmer now. I’m more like myself now. A while ago, I was bewildered, sweating like a pig and trembling like someone who just got out from ice cold water.

     I stood behind the door for some time then I plopped down on the bed. I rested my head on a soft pillow and let my mind drift into deep thoughts. I thought about my family, friends, work, church and anything else that matters to me. I stare blankly at the plain sky blue ceiling. I thought about the happenings of today. I just got here and it already feels awkward being a complete stranger in the land of someone else.

     I can’t imagine living my life in such a place where the people are not welcoming and kind. But there’s nothing I can do about it now. Even if I wanted to, I’m powerless against my superiors. I’m going to be here for the next couple of months for my practical as an electrical linesman. It feels strange and awful to be away from home but I’m moving towards adolescence and I have to take the risks and overcome obstacles if I want to prosper in life.

 

By The Space Queen

Author's Note

This is my first post here. Please ignore my grammatical errors if you come across one or some.