Korea trip anniversary
It's exactly one year since I went to Korea. One year back on this day I had checked-in at Han Suites, with no idea what was in store for me. I went to Korea with no expectations. I went with my mind open to anything that would come my way. As I look back on those phenomenal five-and-half months in Korea, I am filled with immense pride and satisfaction.
When I wrote my good-bye mail at the end of the project, Ms Chanee Park replied, "Suwon was not an ideal place for a foreign consultant to work in. However, you managed yourself so well, and I respect you for that. In addition, you have my respect for your kindness and endurance". Wasn't she writing my mind?!!
About a month back, I met an old acquaintance who had spend a month in Korea. The moment Korea proped in our discussion, he chuckled, "Korea is a deadly place. I was there for a month. I ran away as I quickly as I can!" Such a stark contranst to the way I carried myself in Korea.
I will always have very very inspiring memories of Korea. If I can achieve every day of my life what I did in Korea, I would be very very proud of myself.
I do not know how much I will travel in my life, how many places will I see. But I know one thing for sure. No matter how many places I see, the memories of Korea will forever be fresh in my mind. Not because Korea is a great place, but because when I think of Korea, I am reminded of my own greatness. I beg your pardon for such unabashed haughtiness, which is in contrast to my usual humility and modesty. Yet it's true, if courage has ever existed, my stay in Korea is an example of it. If perseverance has ever existed, my stay in Korea is an example of it. If commitmet has ever existed, my stay in Korea is an example of it. If beauty ever existed, my stay in Korea is an example of it. If steadiness has ever existed, my stay in Korea is an example of it. If friendliness has ever existed, my stay in Korea is an example of it. If self-satisfaction has ever existed, my stay in Korea is an example of it. If triumph has ever existed, my stay in Korea is an example of it. If achievement has ever existed, my stay in Korea is an example of it.
I am so glad that Korea happened to me!!
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