Dear Korea, You’ve made me more proud to be American than I’ve ever felt in my entire life! I thought coming to Korea would make me more confused with my sense of identity, those parts of me from the South where I was raised. I was wrong. You showed me that my differences are things I should embrace, not hide. Something recently happened to me … Continue reading American name
Dear Korea, You’ve helped me redefine my purpose. Living here through the cultural differences has shaped my perception of the world and how I fit into it. I no longer see myself only here to absorb and take Korean culture but how can I bring American culture to you? What questions can I answer or what experiences can I share with you? Daily life has … Continue reading Language barrier
Dear Korea, You’ve taught me how to love and forgive myself more. Lessons I should have embraced a long time ago. The little girl inside me is starting to heal in ways I never thought possible. It’s been a very emotional time for me since moving to Seoul. Today as I finally got around to hanging up clothes from their previous home of my suitcase, … Continue reading Healing old wounds
“Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.” George Bernard Shaw I’ve found that one of the most wonderful things about getting older is discovering who you truly are and who you want to be. Dear Korea, You’re helping me reflect on the person I’ve been and develop the person I want to become. Identity is considered a person’s conception and expression of … Continue reading Searching for identity
Love Letters to Korea 