I can't help but wonder as I head into my third month here what kind of changes people will see when I visit the states. It has been such a short time really, my time here but I know that some changes have definitely begun. Sadly, Korea is not the place to go for amazing weight loss and dietary changes, but I do eat better than I once did. I still have stressors every day and the newness of everything is tiring but in a different way than that which I came from. As I have slowly gotten used to the routine of daily life here, I wonder how hard it will be to switch back for a few weeks or will it be rather easy?
I still feel like me inside, but I am being colored by all of these experiences for better or for worse.
I wonder what little habits I might do. I bet I get very used to taking my shoes off when I go into any home. Most likely I will nod to any cashier or waiter for awhile. I wonder what it will feel like to to drive for the first time in 4 months. I wonder what it will be like to hear others speak mostly English. To see mostly white people again. To once again use nature's landmarks to get around verses trying to find my way through a maze of buildings.
I will probably want to recycle everything into three or for specific piles. I will be happy to be amongst it again but I will be curious to note any differences. My views of people and the world have been changed in so many ways already. What will it feel like to go back into what I have known for over 30 years?
Slowly I think more on the fact that changes are just that, changes. Some good and some bad but it is what you do with those that makes a difference. How you handle them, what you take from them. Everything and everyone around us is in a constant state of change. How can we not be effected by it all. In the end it is amazing how much we ignore the changes around us to give us a sense of so called normal. I am starting to wonder what is so wrong with peeking outside the box every once in awhile and seeing what is out there. It might hurt but sometimes it can heal and lead to better things.
Just some thoughts...
Change is good! It's cool if you take your shoes off in our house. We make everyone do that now that we finally have our new carpet. Plus, it feels neat on the feet. :o) I believe all of your experiences have been for better, not for worse. They have all been growing opportunities for you and for those who follow your blog! I think you will dive in and be able to bring along so many new colors to the picture you've already painted for yourself here at home. I know we are looking forward to living vicariously through your stories and experiences!
ReplyDeleteAnd, we have a spare room if you need a place to stay so you still feel like you are away. :o) Hugs!
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