Settled?

It's good to be home. Things aren't exactly "settled" and I don't think that they will be for the rest of the unknown time that I'll be here, but I do feel like this is exactly where I need to be right now. Yes, I miss my friends who are still over there and think about them daily. Yes, I miss the excitement of living in a culture that is different from my own. There were so many things that weren't good about Korea, but in the end I mainly remember the great stuff.

It's been good being with my family and friends. It's great being a part of everyday life. I'm catching up and just having quality time. I'm relaxed. I don't know exactly what's next for me, but I'm excited for all the possibilities.

After working hard for 2.5 years it's good to take it easy and live day to day. It's nice to say "let me know what's good for you and we'll do it. I'm pretty open."

I'm meeting new people, staying in new places and doing things I never would have done before.

I'm thankful that I'm able to be with friends whose families are just beginning. It's good to go over to newly bought first time home owners' places and share a meal. I've been learning little bits about other people's cultures and what they do in their families. I'm surprising Korean-Canadians by how Korean this white girl is. It makes me laugh. I'm enjoying showing my newly arrived Korean friend bits and pieces of my culture. I love being at my cousin's place downtown, staring out at the amazing view, sharing chocolate fondue and hours of endless conversation.

It was so awesome to be with my mom for Mother's Day. We got Thai take out and just hung out like families should. I've missed that.

Life is good.