Qatar Is Love

Nine months ago, I was at the peak of my career having everything under control in a snap of my finger. I was then a Senior Executive Producer for a local television network for 17 years in the Philippines. But fate has its ways of changing our lives when we least expect it. I resigned from my work seeking my real purpose in life and then Qatar happened.

I decided to move to Qatar hoping for a breath of fresh air and I got it. I wanted to live freely and independent from others as I find my happiness in life again. Qatar is love as my title suggests. It’s a haven, a paradise in the middle of nowhere ready to share its marvel and beauty to my lost soul. I was amazed by its conservative culture and religious Muslim beliefs. The Qataris were very accommodating and though the heat is scorching hot, its warmth carried me throughout this life-changing journey that I always wanted to happen.


Life in Qatar is beautiful but tough. Getting a job despite my years of experience is not a guarantee. I had a few stints in two companies and I was looking for more. But despite all the challenges, the journey of landing that dream job continues. I’m ready to endure what Qatar has in store for me just like surviving the heat of the sun here, I will survive. Managing my expectations is one thing I learned here. Qatar in an instant changed how I view life because here you are on your own. You have no one to rely on but yourself. Independence is a must, a trait that I truly embraced that is so evident among Qataris. Along with this is also faith which embodies Qatar’s rich religious Muslim heritage. I’m so blessed to have experienced Ramadan for the first time. It’s unbelievable how the Qataris value so much their religion. I saw their dedication and sacrifices during this time that made me look after my own Catholic faith. It’s a surreal feeling of divine intervention that changed me and made me hopeful that in time, I’ll find my real purpose in life.

I haven’t seen much of Qatar and I’m excited to discover more about it. I’m ready for change and more than willing for more changes to happen in the days to come. Qatar will always be love, and I love life. I’m happy to continue my journey here and eventually be happy again.