One Anniverseoulry

Exactly one year ago, I had landed in Seoul, South Korea. I was on the edge of starting my time abroad as an exchange student and I still remember that day as if my flashback had come alive just now.

Being picked up by an unni (term for older sister) at the airport, taking the shuttle bus into the city, getting lost on the day the temperature dropped the lowest while freezing in Spring-like-not-anywhere-near-warm-enough clothes trying to find our hidden hostel and lugging two luggage each with our frozen fingers, it was the start of an unforeseen adventure. On the positive side, I had warmed up to my very first authentic Korean meal and heartfelt conversation well spent with my lovely friend whom I was divinely destined to meet two years ago in Edmonton. She went out of her way to make me feel welcomed and catered to and I couldn't have felt more blessed by her efforts and sweet presence.

Emotions ranged from being confused and dazed, to excitement and outrageously over the top about everything and anything I saw, tasted, and heard.

It was like I had discovered a new found world.

Putting my nostalgia on pause, I've realize how different of a place I am in compared to that day. It so happens to be Family Day today and I have such a strong desire to re-experience everything that started on this day last year. If only I could drown myself in Inception and dream up this joyous memory on repeat.


Happy Seoul Family Anniversary to me.

Catching Up to Myself

Every week has honestly been a whirlwind since the start of this year. There always seems to be something to do, people to see, meetings, school work, Edmonton buzzes and the like. I feel like I've been constantly running on a rusty old engine in need of a tune up any moment no.

I'm enjoying everything I am involved with and partaking in, but I am stretching myself and I know it. Maybe its because its my last term in school that I have partly over committed in multiple areas, or perhaps I just can't say No? No, that's not it. It's rare that someone embraces their busyness and is passionate about what they are doing from school to extracurriculars, and even work. However, I am pushing it and I find myself having to make room for this limited means of time and secretly seeking innovative ways to multitask.

Now that I'm going head first into my final reading week ever, I'm starting to realize how fast school is moving along, how quickly certain events are coming, and how in disbelief I am that this time next year, I WON'T KNOW WHAT I WILL BE DOING!

To say I'm unsure of my future is a definite understatement. At the same time, there's an unspeakable joy bubbling inside of me for that next stage.

To think about what was going on this time last year... makes me question what in the world am I still doing here?


Dear Self, please enlighten me.

Desperate

I've never been so desperate for something. So desperate to the point of wanting to trade in my life for it. I don't even know how to explain this without sharing the details, but all I can say is I can only put my faith in God. I have no other place to turn to but into His endless love, His never ending hope, and His timely plans and promises.

Have you ever felt like you were trapped in a corner with no way out?

That's me right now.

There's nothing to do but trust, hold on to that silver lining, and contend for unforeseen circumstances to occur from the Almighty creator of the universe. To be healed by His words and not lied to by the enemy who comes to steal, kill and destroy. 

Please contend with me for instant healing and change of hearts. Only He can do what is thought to be impossible in the eyes of doubtfuls.

Jesus has, can, and will reign through this. I claim it in His holy and miraculous powers.

Pray Big&Bold.