Dealing with Homesickness

It’s raining outside. The could is dark and drops of rain continue to knock on my roof. It’s just like this moment when I first moved from our home. It’s really bittersweet, knowing that I’d miss my family very much, but there were new adventures that would be waiting ahead. I remembered how I cried myself to sleep because I missed those times when I kissed my parents goodnight and when my little brothers sneaked in our refrigerator for late night snacks. But I had to deal with it, otherwise I wouldn’t be as independent as I am today. And since this day reminds me of the times when I experience homesickness, I decide to write something about it.

For those of you that have plans to leave you home, well, let me warn you that it’s not as easy as it sounds. It’ll be harder when you are a family person like me. But it’s not like forever that you will stay in your home. And one day, you’ll leave it for different purpose like marriage and job concerns. So, before you find a new dwelling place, here are some of my tips that you can keep inside your luggage to prepare you for what lies ahead…..

1. Entertain yourself. This is why I strongly recommend you to bring your source of entertainment when you leave. Bring DVDs, CDs, books, journals, sketch pad, and other things that can entertain you. When you are feeling lonely, you have to focus on other things and keep yourself busy.

1. Reminisce. For some, it hurts to reminisce your family bonding because they will feel their absence more. But for me, it can still ease your homesickness while you remember how your father plays a joke, how your mother prepares your things, and how your siblings play games. They may not be around, but at least your memories with them are not absent.

1. Communicate. With the progressing technology the world is establishing, a fast and convenient communication is just one step away. You can talk through phone, cell phone, send e-mails and text messages and even chat. By telling them your condition, they will no longer be worried about you. Besides, you can still feel their company while you communicate with them.

Since I already experienced the weight of homesickness, you can say that my tips are credible. These are the things that help me survive it until I finally accepted that things like this have to happen. Besides, your family will always be there for you, so they are not really leaving you. It just happens that you have to move to your new residence. ^_^