A quick Thank you!!

On one of the nights I had sitting in my apartment watching the shows I had downloaded I had somewhat of an epiphany, or maybe more of a realization. I was watching Top chef Texas ( living vicariously through those who can cook well while I sit making instant mashed potatoes), and they talked about phone calls they got from loved ones and how each one started off with, “ Are you happy?” It made me think about the moments I am able to Skype with the people I love and who love me back home. Each time I talk to them, a form of “Are you happy?” comes out of their mouth. It may not be those words exactly, but without fail everyone makes sure that I am doing okay and that I am having a good time. That’s love. No matter how many miles away I am from those who I share love with, I know that I am supported and will come back to that same love. This is what keeps me going on days when I so badly miss familiarity and comfort. It’s not that I don’t feel like I won’t meet people here, because I have and will meet more, but those people back home, that mean so much to me... they will always be there. They are my cheerleading squad giving me the strength to push through those days I feel alone. I would not take back my decision to travel and move to South Korea for anything, but I must say that knowing I have such a great safety net back home makes everything that much easier. So thank you, for being there for me before I left, while I am here, and when I come home. J