*So I could give you a run down on the bad happenings in class. I could tell you the ways I had to pretend just to survive I could tell you how strange some of the people at work are, or even more I could tell you how tired I am of Korean parents thinking that they know everything there is to know about their children when in reality it is more like a self righteous way. Main example is simply: Some kids don't belong in Engish school because lack of desire, age or some other problem.
I don't want to say these things.
I find myself battling so much and mainly its myself. I am too honest here but I am troubled.
I am in Love and I know that deep down there is no one better for me. I have known this for a long time.
We have worked side by side for over a year. We have shared countless meals, discussed many problems we face at work, life, or just things in general.
Each day I get my strength from her. She is amazing when it comes to work. I wish I had her motivation more. I want to seriously fight or eliminate all of the poor conditions here.
Today we talked about some Political Issues. Since living in Korea I have started to dislike America because we are pathetic. Our government doesn't know how to interact with other nations properly. We meddle and make more trouble. I wish that the attitudes were different though.
Past lessons
America dropped the Atom Bomb, we executed many people in all wars and we are greedy and only intervene if its a benefit for us. Thats a government for you.
Japan is the richest country in Asia and seems to think that because of high American support it can dominate Asia. It pushes itself around proclaiming old traditions on things now out of its jurisdiction.
Korea is a rising country. Its a wonderful place and a good place to live. I don't like the conservatism here because its not good. I like old values, and maintaining traditions whether its things or rituals but I wish people would embrace things more easily.
People call me handsome or Foreigner and thats the only distinctions I get. I stand out like a sore thumb. Both of these are not even worth mentioning. I know that living in a country where white people are a rarity is different whereas in America an Asian person is seen often but still a year of my life and no change.
I conclude this by saying I value all people and think that only by working together can we keep the human race alive and learn about each other.
I write this post with a promise in mind. I will fight wrong doings, I will make misunderstandings right and I will not be insensitive to anything.
I understand where people are coming from but its more important to see where we are going. I promise to never stop anything that I have that's good, and I don't want anything to give up.
This story may not be good. It may be too personal, or too much information but its all in my head and I have do more.
I will always try hard.
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
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