A Spot of Gold: Back to it

After a short absence, I'm back to writing.

I'm not going to bore you with the details of my trip home. I'll just sum it up for you.

2 total days of traveling +
1 silly car accident 3 hours after landing +
2 husky wins +
lots of laughter and smiles + seeing my closest friends in Seattle + Pete and Molly's wedding + seeing my family and my two nieces altogether twice
= worth it

It was completely worth it. I am never going to forget that first night in Seattle. That was amazing after 24 hours of traveling. Even though I won't forget it, the whole trip seems like a dream. The jet lag has a lot to do with that. Most of all it felt like I never missed a step. Like it was deja vu. The same things were going on around me all over again. Like when Kev drove down the middle of the crowded lane directly into the big man only to get swatted like a grounded fly. Same ol' Kev the grounded bowling ball taking it in there 5 or 6 times a game making 2 or 3 and getting brutally obliterated on the remainder (Later in the game he did his usual 'piss off the defender until he fights me' moves. Secretly, I miss those. But I would never tell him to his face because I am always telling him to stop or 'HEY, KEV, DON'T GET INTO A FIGHT IN FRONT OF MY PARENTS!). A few things had changed though. But after a few stories and a few more laughs it was as if I had never left. Nonetheless, it all seems so surreal.

Sneaky Kev receiving the inside pass

One of the 2 or 3 he squeaks past the defenders a game. SO SNEAKY!

Photos courtesy of my father. Nice work Pops!

When I returned to Korea after the long flight and short trip, I felt more comfortable in Korea than ever. Korea is, now, like a second home to me. Because when I stepped off that long flight back I felt like I had arrived back at my apartment. It wasn't the same as stepping into my all too familiar house that I grew up in. But it was a lot like I had returned to my college apartment, the home where I hang my coat daily. I feel more confident and comfortable than I did before. My attitude has even changed. But maybe that's just because of the change in the weather and not the vacation. Either way, I love Korea even more now than I did when I left for Seattle. And that's a good feeling.

The trip brought a lot of good things my way. A lot of intangible things like a change in attitude. And quite a tangible things like smiles or should I say a smirk....

Thanks for the gift, Tim.

What has two thumbs and loves Jeeg?! THIS GUY!

I did do a few weird things when I was home. Like try to hail a waitress using yo-gi-oh or order food by pointing or using one word only. I think I might have forgot to tip at one point...poor waitress. Sorry service industry.

The wedding was fantastic. I am so glad I made it back for that. Let me say congratulations to Molly and Pete. And THANK YOU for allowing me to share that day with you. I hope to see you living happily when I visit Northern California next year.

Cake to the Face Tradition

P.S. Molly and her mom made her dress. It was gorgeous, too. Impressive work.

Between Pete's family and her family they combine for a Fashionable pair.

I, also, learned at the wedding how many people read my blog. There are a lot of people who I met for the first time during the trip that said they follow me on here. Shout out to everyone, especially the Koreans like Grace, who follow me. I appreciate the words of encouragement. I hope I can continue to keep your interest! Hello to all my Mom's preschool teachers. I like how she showed me off to everyone like it was Show and Tell day and she brought in her new hamster to show to the class. But, seriously, teaching is tough! How do you do it year after year!!!

Then there was this little Dean Cain tearing up the dance floor.

I was afraid to hit the dance floor after him.

Instead I hid in a corner and took photos of my new found muse, Pete's nephew.

Please inspire me to be a better dancer, Child Dean Cain.

Even if I'm an awful dancer (I blame my 75% Caucasian ethnicity), I have a lot of good memories to remember and to look forward to when I return in September.