Experience the Unexpected

I realized that moving to Canada was the best event that happened in my whole life.

Change is tough. Change is good. Change is different. As most people have experienced something that changed their life, a moment that changed their destiny, I have too.

It changed the way I look at the world and made me feel different. It opened my mind to a world full of options and chances. June 27, 2009 was the day I moved to Canada. I never thought adapting to a new lifestyle could be so hard, until now.

It was the most thrilling moment of my life. I was scared of meeting new people because I had always had friends around me. I was scared of being alone and the thought of friends made me think of my old life and I always cried. I was also eager to meet new people and start a new life. “It might actually do me good.” I had thought.

When school started, the real challenge began. I was shocked. There were so many new people, different religions and cultures all in one place. I had never been in a country with so much diversity.

Loneliness took over me. For months I didn’t talk, laugh or do anything. It was the worst time I had in my life. Fitting in was hard and I wanted to go back to Macedonia where all my friends were. My parents told me it would all be okay. They said I would make new friends and that my future would be brighter in Canada. It finally felt like home.

As time passed, everything got easier. My family had bought a house. Over time, I made new friends, I had great grades, school projects were fun and going outside at lunch was better than ever. Whenever I thought of home, I always realized that moving to Canada was the best event that happened in my whole life. I didn’t fell unhappy and lonely anymore. It finally felt like home.

It’s been two years, and I’m used to this life. My English is better and I’m more comfortable around people. I have friends and I’m living an amazing life.

I’m proud of myself for not giving up or letting loneliness take over my life. Take chances, live life comfortably because you might experience the unexpected.