The end is near

Wow! Twelve months, officially on the 28th of December, I have almost completed my contract. It's funny, I don't feel like I have changed much. I still feel the same apprehension and uncertainty about my future as I did when I first started this blog/adventure. I have less than three weeks left and no clue to where or what I am going to do next.


Recap: So since September I have been seeing this guy named, Jan. Together we have shared many memorable experiences. We both care very much for one another and look forward to spending a lot of time together. From cooking in his apartment to trips to Busan and Seoul, he has always managed to entertain and delight me. I didn't think that in coming to another country I would end up meeting a guy like him. Most expats are focused more on themselves and somewhat fear committing  to another person. Unfortunately, he is moving back to Belgium, his home country. On and off for the last year he has been battling with some health issues. Recently, they have become so serious and painful that he needs to go home to seek further treatment. Regardless of how it saddens me to lose him. I am supportive of what he needs to do. Plus, I am finished with my contract soon and if he feels his health is ok we plan to spend more time together outside of Korea. So on this note I am drawn to Europe to see a man I love very much.

Also recently my family has had some sudden health issues as well. My aunt Barb had an aneurysm on her heart and a faulty valve. She was extremely lucky to discover this before it exploded. She made it through the surgery and is recovering well. It is insane that a woman who has always taken such good care of her body could have passed away so suddenly. It really makes you take a step back and first of all realize how important it is to be healthy but also to realize how fragile life is. You never know when it can be cut suddenly short. I am thankful everyday to have my family alive and healthy. My dad has even said he is stepping up on precautionary measures for his health to be sure he catches anything before it becomes life threatening.

So what can I say? I did it, I made it a full year and with minimal complaints. Overall I would say this has been a great experience. I plan to hopefully come back in April 2011, but who knows what is in store for me. Now I am looking forward to some time off and seeing my family. Christmas really wouldn't be the same without being with your family. Until my next adventure this is too tall not saying goodbye, but see you soon.