Somehow I always thought blogging from Korea would be a breeze. Just write what happens everyday, right? Well I'm beginning to realize it is somewhat more complicated than I had originally thought. First of all, alot of things happen in one day for me. I meet people, prepare for class, figure out what to eat, take naps, showers, brush my teeth, drink coffee, water, milk, etc etc. And frankly, I'm beginning to discover that living in a foreign strange country can have it's boring moments as well as interesting ones. Unfortunately for me, I'm not a Hollywood celebrity and not everyone cares that today I bought dish-washing soap. Sometimes I wish my life was like Sidney Bristow's, saving the world from a fiery death on a daily basis. However, when I think about that more, I realize that would be too stressful for everyday life. I always wondered what it would be like to have the same work friends be my weekend friends as well like on Alias, where the work dominates your entire life. Now I know. And to be honest, it is best compared to having soup everyday for dinner. It's good and satisfying, but not extraordinary everyday.
Sometimes I realize that wow, I'm in South Korea, arguably one of the most dangerous places in the world. And I'm alone. This is enough for a few chapters of the beginning of a book. But after a while, I realize I have to write a chapter on ordinary things like going up and down 8 flights of stairs at least five times a day, or crossing the street without looking and almost getting killed multiple times. Or trying to get my co-worker, a stubborn Korean who refuses to learn English, to crack his serious countenance with a smile or a laugh. Or learning my address in Korean. These are all things that may be funny or interesting at least once but then loose taste after a while. In end, my blog may not always tell of every moment of everyday, but after all, do you REALLY want to hear about how I washed my dishes before bed last night? Really??
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How refreshing to hear all the things you have to do daily and to keep your sanity and good health, except that I freaked out at the thought of you crossing the street without looking. What's wrong with you Jo? (As Jeena would say) Haven't I taught you that when you were small? Are you in a haste often? Just remember my princess, your presence in that place so far away, is to bring Jesus closer to people's hearts and lives. Don't you ever loose sight of your mission. For that I pray every day and for your safety, of course!
ReplyDeleteLove you baby, and please, keep the blogs coming.
Mami.