Almost a month ago, 4 of my colleagues and I moved in to our 5-room-2-storey-penthouse on a condominium in Butterworth that we’re renting for a reasonable price. We fairly share in most expenses, household chores and whatnot.
Believe me, nightly Skype with Tina and Gabby, being in the company of my new found friends and our comfortable accomodation melt my homesickness away. I feel blessed with all these things coming in our way.
There has been no single morning that I wasn’t grateful for everything. I always thank God for constantly providing health and safety to my family and myself. Thus, being an expat has been a so far, so good experience for me.
Who would have thought that from an ordinary but peaceful places in Pasig and Quezon Cities, I’ll be walking everyday to and fro our condo in a neighborhood that boasts of beautiful mansions.
The building on the right side of the photo below is our condo; the master’s bedroom that I occupy is before where the uppermost veranda is.
Come with me as I take you for a ‘stroll’ in our neighborhood in Butterworth…
Several steps more and a right turn at the corner, the quiet street will lead you to a more priceless area in our new community…
A walking+jogging path with playground, clubhouse and an eatery, all overlooking the bay area and George Town, Penang Island.
The waves at the bay were calm when I took a walk last Sunday morning.
This can be a perfect spot for our family picnic…
If plans will push through, I’ll bring Gabby and Tina here for an early morning jog and a hearty picnic hopefully soon…
While Chinese neighbors go here for some relaxing reflexes…
Here’s a rear view of our condo from this beautiful spot…
Coping with minor and huge adjustments in a foreign land isn’t easy. But whenever I feel God’s presence in my surroundings and as I frequently see His creations, I am reminded to strive hard and thrive throughout our new lives with all hopes and optimism.
I simply found my new place inspiring. 
OPINION COUNTS…