Experience is The Best Teacher

 VIVID MOMENTS

I would like to share my inspiring moments that I have experienced and also gained knowledge from it. It helps me to become a stronger person and learned a big lesson in life. Although, it was not easy but the memories and lesson I learned gave more meaning and inspiration as I go on living in this world. They said experiences is a great teacher. It is indeed the best teacher you ever had in your life. No one will give you more knowledge than your own experience. Even you consider it bad or good. There was always something you got from those moments. So learned from it and try to improve for the best.

Welcoming Home

 CULTURAL DIFFERENCES

My first unforgettable experienced was the day I step in Nepal, where I lived with my husband. His brother in law welcomed us at the airport.  extended my hand towards him for a handshake, but he hesitated. I have learned  that saying "Namaste" is more respectful than giving them a handshake. I made a bad impression on our first meeting. Next thing, was meeting all the relatives. I was so naïve and didn't know what to do, and neither my husband give me some insight, what I will expect. I didn't know the google at that time. I was clueless. Coming first time in the house needs a ritual. There is fire and flower that they will encircle to both of you. Another thing was to step on the red footprints. That was a welcome sign for them. I have to bend and kiss their feet ( only women) which I felt uncomfortable at that time. But I have to compromise and respect their culture. The language was a big problem and their way of life which is totally new to me. I learned from those experiences that I need to be flexible and make some preparation before you go to another phase of life. Study another language so that you can communicate and be able to socialize. And most of all respecting our differences especially if you are  in foreign countr

My first baby.

FIRST TIME MOM

The second one was the birth of my first child. Motherhood changes everything. As a first time Mom with no experience taking care of a small baby. Life turned upside down with  my husband and I. We were both ignorant and no knowledge. They said when there is baby in the house it will be full of happiness. But on my part, It was a nightmare. We fought most of the time because we don't know how to stop the baby crying in the middle of the night.  We had sleepless night and we don't have time for ourselves. We felt restless and unhappy. He wanted to sleep because he will go to work in the morning. But I tried everything and its not working. After so many sleepless night and trying. We finally overcome the hardships and we get used to the routine. Being new to the environment and new experienced bring your emotion and relationship into turmoil. We learned from our mistakes and gained some knowledge out of it. I salute to all the mother whose sacrifices was beyond compare, They are selfless, who  always thinks of their children's well being.

First time visit in Niagara Falls, New York

LAND OF OPPURTUNITY

Lastly, coming here in US had a big impact in my life. I didn't dream to come in US. I have been to other country but only to work by myself. With my daughter and my husband together, what else I could want more. They said America is a land of fortune. I had so many dream at that time. Find a job, save more money and buy a nice house. I admired all the beautiful places that we visited. Everywhere was clean and systematic. I saw different people with their diverse ethnicity. In that moment there was a feeling of happiness and I thought of how lucky I am for opportunity to come to the US. If I compare my life in my country or in Nepal. I could say I am in  a more better place now. I don't have my own relatives here, but I can help them in times of need. Life here is struggle  and lot of bills to pay. But with your determination to succeed everything will be possible. It will take time, there is no easy way. Living here in US gave me more self freedom  and lots of opportunity. And I am willing to grab it If it comes on my way.