Mind & Heart

A simple realization

I am not sure if it is because of the book I'm reading, or the fact that at  three different times today, my friends and family back home asked: "How are you doing?" and the three responses were a very long and genuine explanation of my current state of happiness. I have realized that I am content beyond belief of my decision to come live in Korea. I know it has only been a month and a few days, so I really hope this eager-honeymoon phase does not ever fade (and if it starts to do so, I can look back on this post & remember) ... that right here, right now, it is exactly where I need to be at this point in my life, and all of my surroundings reassure me of that everyday!

It is as if I am divided into twins, my inner mind-self and my inner heart-self, right? and finally this  week I became so aware of how happy I am, that my mind ran, jumped and gave my heart the biggest hug ever. Saying: "Thank you for making this decision!!" - I followed my heart, and stopped thinking rationally about all of the factors holding me back. And now, I am here. Unreal.

Everyday when I leave my building, walk a block to take the subway, see/try to read all of the Korean signs surrounding me, when I arrive at my station, and when I'm walking my 10mins to work, I promise it feels like a real life music video. (Sometimes when I'm listening to music, I even twirl around in the streets- music video style) People MUST notice and think I'm crazy, but I honestly do not even care. I'm young, if I'm happy I can twirl around the streets if my heart desires.
 
And that is exactly it; you know when you are happy. I am certain I will experience home-sickness at one point. I'm also sure the culture/language barriers will not be as exciting during month #5. BUT, I am falling in love with this city. I love fast-paced, metropolitan cities, the lights the traffic,the waves of people... I am also falling in love with myself (in a non-cocky way, promise) I love that I can laugh at my "foreigner mistakes" and that when I look in the mirror, I can see my confident attitude, and courageous smile telling me that I can face the challenges of today. I can feel myself becoming stronger and realizing (Frank Sinatra style) that if I can make it in this country, being completely and utterly out of my comfort zone, then indeed, I can make it anywhere.  I am the number one believer that you should act on impulses and pursue your own happiness (Insert here all other cliches in the world: God not giving you more than you can handle, and that everything happens for a reason) Deep breath. In conclusion:Cheers to happiness! 

Thank you God, Family, and Heart.

For always being by my side and pouring your endless blessings on me.

For raising me to live life with an open mind and an open heart, and lastly

For being spontaneous, overpowering and uncontrollable!