Aubrey’s AUH Diary

January 5, 2026

The day we left the Philippines.

I had been preparing for this day for almost two months before we finally received the good news.

After eight years with the same company in the Philippines, my husband was given an opportunity to continue his career with them in Abu Dhabi, UAE. It was a big step for our family, and one that would change our lives in ways we couldn’t fully imagine.

To be honest, I never thought I would one day live in another country. Leaving home was emotional. It was exciting, scary, unfamiliar, and filled with so many mixed emotions all at once.

As we entered our 30s, we found ourselves starting a brand-new chapter—one that would take us far from everything we had known and into a life full of new experiences.

Looking back, I’m grateful for the weeks we spent with the people who matter most to us before we left. Not because we were saying goodbye forever, but because we were filling our hearts with memories to carry with us on this journey.

And as our plane took off that day, so did a new adventure for our little family. ❤️