A lot of people have asked if I'm scared or nervous to move to Korea. They seem surprised when I tell them 'Uh, no. Not really.' Most of the time I'm telling the truth. I probably get more scared after they ask because it seems like everyone thinks I SHOULD be terrified to move to that small country on the other side of the world where they eat cats and dogs, otherwise known as Korea.
'Why do you want to go there?' Sigh. Why do you want to live in Minnesota? Do you really love digging yourself out of the snowbank each year? I want to go there for the same reason you are where you are - it's just where I ended up. Actually, I just took a globe, spun it around, closed my eyes and put my finger down. Bam! Korea!
My favorite comment is 'Wow, you're going to be lonely.' Thank you. I appreciate the extra observations just in case I overlooked a few important facts - 1. I'm leaving my friends and family 2. I don't speak Korean 3. I have no idea what it looks like 4. Kimchi is disgusting. I got it!
Even my cat knows something is up. She is getting excited, running in and out of suitcases and boxes. She doesn't know what she's excited for yet, but it doesn't matter - the excitement is still out there. It's the same for me. I'm not sure what God has got in store for me, but I'm excited. Much like Rosa, I'm running in and out of stores, hugs, laughter, and my room trying to get it all done before tomorrow. It'll get done. I'll make it to Korea. I'll find out what the big deal is. But I will not be scared.
