sigh

it's been two weeks since i've moved to la and started school.
it's been quite difficult and miserable and disheartening.

but then...

i watched this video of a north korean refugee by the name of joseph kim.
and after hearing his emotional story, i realized...
what the heck have i been crying about in these last two weeks?
receiving a good education?
having supportive family and friends and classmates?
eating delicious korean food?
pursuing my goal/passion?

i'm sure i'll still be crying a river during this summer intensive program, and perhaps the rest of this school year (assuming i'll be able to continue my studies after summer).. and probably in a few days since that's when my first grade comes out.. but then, i ought to remember joseph kim who genuinely suffered in north korea and boldly escaped to a foreign country to seek food and freedom. and i ought to remember Jesus Christ who truly suffered THE most for us all.

joseph kim:  http://www.ted.com/talks/joseph_kim_the_family_i_lost_in_north_korea_and_the_family_i_gained.html

summer intensive program

to simply put,

i don't wish this upon anyone.

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"It’s impossible,” said pride.

“It’s risky,” said experience. 

“It’s pointless,” said reason. 

“Give it a try,” whispered the heart.