Hello! I searched this through with hopes that someone might just relate to what I’m feeling and now, I got a bunch! I’m an Asian, I live here in the Philippines all my life, my family loves to travel so growing up, I became knowledgeable of other cultures and got deeply influenced by some. So far, I’ve only toured Asian countries like China, South Korea, Japan and Singapore but I am very fond of reading European and American cultures as well so I got a glimpse of what it’s like to live there. It’s not that I hate the Philippines but I feel like my personality or my nature does not fit with other filipinos or the country itself. I feel secluded and lonely with this thought and sometimes, I can’t help but feel guilty. My country have always upholded nationalism but I feel sad that I can’t do it myself, I just can’t bring myself to be attached to my country!! A lot of foreigners love to stay here in the Philippines because of the friendly people and nice surroundings but honestly, real filipinos dream of a better place to live in. A country filled with warm smiles and hospitable people is not enough to consider it beautiful, the ugly truth here is that a lot of people are jobless, population is rapidly growing, more and more people go through poverty and corruption is at its worse case!! And the people? The people still think that it’s okay. They still think that we can be happy amidst all these!! Last year, I went on a trip to Japan and it was not what I expected at all. Japan exceeded my expectations. This country valued work over anything, together they strive to become better each and everyday, no doubt they are one of the best countries in the world. Also, just a week ago, I went to South Korea, I was very observant with their way of living mainly because even before I went there, I grew fond of their culture as I am a big fan of Korean Entertainment. My trip there made me realize my love for South Korea even beyond the entertainment they give to people. Their economy is amazing, people are not afraid to venture into business (plus the food is great!). Just when I was about to leave, I can’t help but cry because I really don’t wanna leave. One thing is that, I have this strange feeling that I will eventually be back there one day like a magnetic force or something. When it comes to people, I find both countries very easy to connect. Now, I am looking for study opportunities in those 2 countries.
Do I really feel like I don’t belong to my country or is it by the influence of other cultures that I can’t help but dream something big for my country?
Is it normal to feel like you were born in the wrong country?
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Hello! I searched this through with hopes that someone might just relate to what I’m feeling and now, I got a bunch! I’m an Asian, I live here in the Philippines all my life, my family loves to travel so growing up, I became knowledgeable of other cultures and got deeply influenced by some. So far, I’ve only toured Asian countries like China, South Korea, Japan and Singapore but I am very fond of reading European and American cultures as well so I got a glimpse of what it’s like to live there. It’s not that I hate the Philippines but I feel like my personality or my nature does not fit with other filipinos or the country itself. I feel secluded and lonely with this thought and sometimes, I can’t help but feel guilty. My country have always upholded nationalism but I feel sad that I can’t do it myself, I just can’t bring myself to be attached to my country!! A lot of foreigners love to stay here in the Philippines because of the friendly people and nice surroundings but honestly, real filipinos dream of a better place to live in. A country filled with warm smiles and hospitable people is not enough to consider it beautiful, the ugly truth here is that a lot of people are jobless, population is rapidly growing, more and more people go through poverty and corruption is at its worse case!! And the people? The people still think that it’s okay. They still think that we can be happy amidst all these!! Last year, I went on a trip to Japan and it was not what I expected at all. Japan exceeded my expectations. This country valued work over anything, together they strive to become better each and everyday, no doubt they are one of the best countries in the world. Also, just a week ago, I went to South Korea, I was very observant with their way of living mainly because even before I went there, I grew fond of their culture as I am a big fan of Korean Entertainment. My trip there made me realize my love for South Korea even beyond the entertainment they give to people. Their economy is amazing, people are not afraid to venture into business (plus the food is great!). Just when I was about to leave, I can’t help but cry because I really don’t wanna leave. One thing is that, I have this strange feeling that I will eventually be back there one day like a magnetic force or something. When it comes to people, I find both countries very easy to connect. Now, I am looking for study opportunities in those 2 countries.
Do I really feel like I don’t belong to my country or is it by the influence of other cultures that I can’t help but dream something big for my country?