Hey everyone!
So, this really isn't an update I guess since I've recently told you about my experiences in Korean school, but who wouldn't like to hear another one of Momo's adventures in Korean school? *chirp chirp* Well, anyways, I hope that you guys will enjoy this and that it will make you feel happy and blessed!
Much love and keep dreaming,
Momo
Picture Credit: Sarah Andersen
I relate so much to this girl in the comic-Sarah. I find that in general, I do many things that I don't mean. For instance, I made very awkward, prolonged eye contact with anyone and everyone. It doesn't matter if you are in front of me or if you're ten seats away, I will somehow space out and accidentally stare at you. Another example, I say things that I don't mean. As much as I like to rehearse my conversations in my head before letting the words slip out uncontrollably, I speak out of anxiety and nervousness....A LOT!! Please don't tell me I'm the only one who does this. T_T
Anyways, on the topic of Korean school, I feel very happy to have this opportunity. It amazes me how God led me to this school an hour away from my house, five minutes away from my favorite mall. It leaves me in awe at how He allowed me to search up Korean schools in my area a year ago and find an unofficial, outdated site from 2014 that will turn out to be the school I attend now. For many students there, they are connected through the church or they've heard of it through classmates, and yet, God led me to attend this exact school at this specific time for a reason above my understanding.
Also, today, I realized how much we laugh in school. Even though my teachers really only speaks Korean, I get the context of what he's trying to say and as I pick up words, we all catch on and laugh with him. It's very rewarding and exciting when your teachers speak Korean to you and you understand it. One rewarding thing that happened today was that I noticed that my teacher picked on me a lot to read the paragraphs and sentences. Even though I don't understand as much as the other kids who grew up speaking the language to their parents, I am happy that he recognizes this special language of my heart. (Forgive the cringe) Also! We had to make up our own conversations using certain phrases and me and my friend were able to do it, and he said that the flow of our sentences was good!
I think that this definitely makes up for the fact that I am lost in the SAT math prep class. *Sigh* Although the SAT is important, I don't want it to define me in any way or make me feel like I am not as gifted as other people. Sure, we compare ourselves to other people everyday, but when you step back and look at what God gave you and how far He's taken you, you'll have a new perspective on things. We all have our own unique gifts that He gave us, and it's not worthy of comparison.
Despite the fact that it can be awkward in this newish environment, it feels good to be able to pretend that you're in Korea a little while, to eat good food, and anticipate a future of what God will do with this time!
Remember that wherever you are in life, if you are in a situation that's good or bad, that it's easy to let the focus be on us. This is a mistake that I have made and am making a lot these days. Though we were given the amazing gift of life to live and bless others (but ultimately Him) our lives aren't about making ourselves great. Yes, each life is needed and important. Each life is special, but it's not about us. It's about Him. By giving you the chance to live a new day each day, He gives you a chance each day to draw closer to the One who hand-crafted you.
So, although we can't always help what situations come in our lives, we can either make the best out of the situation and learn from it or coil up in our own selfishness and wish for a better life. We can either use this time to help bring someone else out of their pain, or use this pain to bring down others. Think about how you affect other people and know that God sees the bigger picture. He knows what He's doing-just trust the process.
And as always, be a blessing! Enjoy each day and live fulfillingly. Now is the time to live and now is the time to make a change in someone's life, we can't always wait for better days, right?