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| Here, Again |
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Well, it has been more than two years since we landed here in Vancouver and what a difference time can make. In that time we have accomplished a lot. We have a nice place to live in a great neighbourhood, a nice little car and good schools for the piglets. Mrs Kimchipig is now working full time at a job she loves and Lola is looking after the piglets, and loving it. Hell, I only drive the car on weekends and bike the rest of the week! Cool!
In all of my life I have never seen an economic boom, anywhere, like this. It only seems to get better and better. Put out a resume and the phone starts ringing almost immediately. We have money in the bank and I only work 25 hours a week. Even after paying for housing I am making more than I ever did in Korea. Go figure.
Looking back, the first year after we left Korea was an extremely difficult time. No job, little money, wife with no papers and two pre-schoolers but, you know, we did it. It wasn't easy but we have succeeded doing what we wanted to do, ie make a new life.
Today I was walking the senior piglet home from school and saw snow on the mountains and flowers everywhere. The sun was shining and the cherry blossoms in full bloom. I rode my bike to work and to my son's school. I am 25 lbs lighter than I was in Korea and feel at least ten years younger.
I don't post much about Korea anymore, or any politics for that matter.I just don't care that much. Life is too good to be encumbered with such nonsense. I am really a very different person than I was two years ago and much happier.
There is life after Korea. We are living proof.
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posted by: supremeanna (reply)
post date: 04.15.06 (9:40 am)
you make me think of my parents - they started off in the states as thai students with very little money, but lots of dedication and they always told my brother and me that they had nothing to give us but their resolve. now we're back in thailand, and those lessons are still with us. your kids are lucky to have you as a parent.
posted by: kimchipig (reply)
post date: 04.16.06 (1:55 pm)
Thanks for the nice comment and good luck!
posted by: kimchipig (reply)
post date: 04.16.06 (1:55 pm)
Thanks for the nice comment and good luck!
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