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.
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