This year has been tough. Had to resign from work for my decision in pursuing the scholarship I got for my Masterals here in South Korea. I was enjoying my job before I came here though there were also tough times, but it was fulfilling. I get to have some accomplishments done! real accomplishments!
Anyhow, I came to Korea facing a new adventure and phase in my life in a totally new culture, new environment, new people, new practices, new friends, new challenges, and etc. Of course, nothing is perfect; thus, faced with unexpected things, situations, circumstances, surprises, and etc. Name it, there it is! Yes, there was a doubt whether I chose the right decision to come here since I have left something big back home for my career.
All these were in reciprocated with awards and rewards. I get to travel to places for free or at a minimal fee, get to join contests and be rewarded with awards, get to volunteer to worldwide significant events, etc. such as:
1. Philippine Embassy Photo Contest - 2nd place
2. Korean Speech Contest - 3rd place
3. Best Volunteer Award, St. Mary's Hospital
4. G20 Summit Volunteers' Essay Contest in Korean - 3rd place
5. Rural 20 UCC Contest - 3rd place
Early this year, during my client's visit in the Philippines, we had a business meeting in a hotel wherein one of the big bosses of my previous company also attended. He mentioned that this year would be a good year for those year of the Tiger. Indeed, it was. To-date, I have almost a box (small one) full of certificates collected from my less than 10 months of stay here in Korea.
Thank you for the blessings! =)
15 December 2010
2:00am Korea Time
Karina Marie Ang Chua
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