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Published: January 19th 2009
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one of my last nights in daegu Another year. 2008 went by way too fast, but what an amazing year and as always filled with smiles, laughter, tears, memories, and amazing people. I couldn’t have asked for more. This year will definitely be one to go down in the books. To recap, the last year was spent in Korea. 2008 started in Daegu, finally getting out of the horrible work situation. It’s interesting to see how far I’ve come from just a year ago. The person I was with, the place I was and the person I was. Shortly after the New Year, I left for Seoul and started working for ChungDahm and with it brought so many good things and people, but also some hard times. When I first came to Seoul I met someone that changed a part of me and helped me learn more about myself and the person I wanted to become. Then in the summer Mom and Dad came to visit and made me homesick, but also helped me see life in Korea a little differently. I knew I had to stick it out at least for the whole year. I was so uncertain about what life and Korea had to offer me.
seoul
my first night in my apartment. there was nothing and i was sleeping on the floor. But staying here was the best decision I could have made because it brought more amazing people into my life in one way or another. Later that summer, Amanda came to visit and it was so much fun having a friend from home come and visit. It was just like old times. But after she left, it made me feel homesick again. At this time, a lot of crap with work started to go down and I just wanted to go home. I was ready again. But I still felt the need to be here. A month later, Kalpesh and his friends came to visit and again it was so much fun! However, it left that desire to go home again.
By this time, a lot of stuff with work started to evolve and I decided to take a term break from it all, which was sad to say goodbye to the kids and yet one of the best things I did. Taking a break allowed me to start networking outside the branch and within the company. I started training new instructors and decided to go to winter camp. Before camp Sharon, my sister came to visit. And again
new friends
bringing a piece of home having another person visit made me homesick and also helped me learn lessons about me and the person I was and now am. The changes within us become more evident when we are with people from the past. And I’m constantly reminded of that when I engage with people from home. Which brings me to one of the most memorable things in the last year, is realizing that life is short, and that there are always people in our past that we can reach back to because they will always be there for us. Conversing with you again the past few weeks have brought a sense of encouragement and light to my life that I have been missing. You always had a way of getting me to see the better side of things, even turning this hard situation of being here into a positive outlook on life. For that I am grateful to you.
I’m grateful for my family. For always being there for me, even though I'm not that great at keeping in touch. And for always supporting me.
I’m grateful for my friends. For making me laugh. For sticking with me. And for supporting me.
I’m grateful
for my time here in Korea. For teaching me about myself and life.
Things I’ve learned this year:
-Always tell the truth, it’s never really that bad.
-Try not to second guess, because it’s like regretting.
-Be persistent. The outcome you want will come someday.
-There is always a brighter side.
A lot of people have been asking when I'm coming back to the states. And the answer is still, "I don't know." I've really been thinking about everything. And trying to figure out the next step in life. I will be here for another term (three month), so I don't think I'll be back in the states until May. So, more time for you all to come and visit!!!
I wish everyone a happy and blessed New Year! I miss you all.
Peace and love,
Susan
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excellent!
I always say "excellent" in my comments to your postings, but it's really true! I liked the section about things you've learned, and I couldn't agree with you more, I hope I can incorporate some of those truisms into my life as well! I'll try to make it out again! :) keep learning and growing! -kj