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Posted by hi G on 2011. 6. 9. 10:37Was mindlessly killing time on the web when I was startled by familiar voices outside the windows - familiar in a sense that it was in Korean, between two young people. I immediately wonder who it could be, then quickly realize they are just strangers. Of course they are. It's not like I'm in Providence, where I can hear someone speak Korean and know whose voice it is.
Everything feels more familiar here in Seoul, although there are great many strangers and great many unknown places. Actually need to watch what I say, thinking that no one else can understand. It's okay not to excuse myself when I bump into strangers on the subway - they'll think I'm either American or stupid.
The moment I realize I am home, the loneliness and boredom that haunt me every moment in Providence disappear. I am more comfortable with myself. I am more comfortable being alone when being alone is by choice.
Good to be home.
Everything feels more familiar here in Seoul, although there are great many strangers and great many unknown places. Actually need to watch what I say, thinking that no one else can understand. It's okay not to excuse myself when I bump into strangers on the subway - they'll think I'm either American or stupid.
The moment I realize I am home, the loneliness and boredom that haunt me every moment in Providence disappear. I am more comfortable with myself. I am more comfortable being alone when being alone is by choice.
Good to be home.