So I've come back to Korea late February. It's been 3 weeks, I believe, and it feels like I never left. But when I do look back at my 2.5 months back in Cali, I feel like my time there was a dream-- a memory that is already deeply embedded in my brain and so far from reality. Warm weather, old friends, Kobe, and family. It was nice while it lasted and I cried like a baby upon my arrival to Korea, to which I was welcomed so incessantly by its brutal weather.
Family: I did not realize how much has changed in the last five years. The exact five years that I was absent and in Korea living completely independent of them. I'm glad to see alot of good changes and beginning to accept the few bad ones that have taken place. But they were inevitable as distance and time will always influence in one way or another. I'm very happy that my family is more stable than before. They are so happy about the news of Tiger and have bought me baby things profusely here and there-- stroller, clothes, baby supplies, etc. Anyway, they are going on a vacation to Jamaica this April. I'm so happy and excited for them, because they absolutely deserve it. My dad has worked too hard and my mom, like every girl, needs to experience an island vacation :D
Kobe: Where should I begin with this God-given object of adoration and beauty? He has cried and yelped the moment I walked into the house, jumping up and down, and then looking straight into my eyes. He did it for 15 minutes and I could hear him say, "Where have you been???!!!!!" I woke up everyday to Kobe in my face asking me to adore him. He has so much 애교 that he even warmed up hubby's heart, who believes animals don't have souls. It hurts to be away from him, because he is my baby. I would walk him and seeing him happy outside would always makes me happy. He's the only reason why I would get my lazy self out of the house some days. He got sick twice when I was there. Both times, I was restless and it made me realize how much more I would care for Tiger when he is sick. I feel like Kobe allowed me to experience a mother's love in advance :)
Cabo: So hubs took me on a babymoon to Cabo. I highly recommend Cabo, because it is just gorgeous there and the flight is only about 2 hours from LA. We stayed all-inclusive at the Fiesta Americana Resort and both of us agreed that it was the most beautiful resort we had ever stayed in. The food was great, but how could I truly enjoy all-inclusive when I'm pregnant!? Hubs was buzzed the entire time and I was sober all day--errday. The beach was beautiful (though it is hard to swim there because of the rocks). I resorted to just dunking my feet in the water, (for I knew the current was too harsh for my otherwise agile swimmer self (joking!)), only to find fish of various types right there at my feet! It was like an aquarium and the water was crystal clear. There were schools of different types of fish but the most tropical fish that was like 3 feet away from me was Nemo's friend (the blue fish). I was so excited, because I love nature and God's creatures in their habitat :) Other moments that truly captured me include our private dining and the Mexican timeshare sharks. First, we opted for the private dining experience at the resort. This was not included in the all-inclusive and we were willing to pay extra. This experience boasts a romantic atmosphere of private sunset dining in a cabana on the beach. Since it was after sunset, they decided to accommodate us for free and set up the cabana in just an hour! I was amazed at the quality of service this staff was willing to go. It wasn't just the cabana, they set up a fire, a bed, beach chairs, and candles on the beach. After we had our fabulous dinner, we laid on the bed looking up at the stars and listening to hub's music with the sound of waves in the background haha. It was unforgettable. Next, o.m.g. Timeshare people are crazy and will not go into detail there. We were relaxed, tanned, and spoiled. I loved our babymoon.
Friends: I reconnected with old friends and it was truly nice seeing them after all these years. I have learned a lot about friendships and have left some in the past. But for the most of them-- I hope that our reconnections don't stop and we're able to share and bond from time to time like this.
No more fob status! So when hubs came, all of our efforts for his being a permanent resident became finalized! Yay! Congrats to newly greencard holder, HJC <3 We got his social security done and I-131 done. Hopefully I-131 went smoothly and he'll receive it in the mail shortly.
