Areum

Tomorrow is Areum's enterance ceremony day. She's now 14years old, middle-school student. Middle-school in Korea means you should study harder, compete somehow, go through adolescent moments and conflict with lots of things. You don't have to grow up fast but you'd feel there're huge things to deal with. University goal's getting closer and closer, however, it depends on students if they opt to go which way.

First time, when i heard about Areum from Ate Shin, i thought i used to be like her. She has so much in common with me. Her personality when she's angry at or feel hurt and the way to express her mind. I wasn't able to get close to her -age gap and other reasons-, but feel like giving many thoughts of mine to her. I can't assume how she'll be when she's in her 20s. She must be very smart, outgoing and courageous woman. She's now 14years old and just moved on to another stage, so i just want to share some valuable things with her.

I'm thinking of giving a book about childern in the 3rd world. Once i heard she seemed to concern filipino children and want to help them oneday, so the book may help her concrete her values. I'm caring this girl because Ate Shin's very important to me. She's the portrait that i wanna be in my 30s. Not everything but most things that i want to follow her way. She taught me -she doesn't know though- silently, and i just hope her daughter Areum grows up likewise.

And if i can be helpful in a small portion, i'll appreciate the chance.
Congratulations, Areum!
Be great!