My Korean friend, Julie, is
leaving here to live and work in Australia. Last year, her after-school class was right
next door to my office. She has been kind to me for two years. We have hung out
together and have had fun. I will really miss her but promised her that I would
be available for those times when she needs me as she ventures out of So Ko and
into a new world. I told her she was very brave since many Koreans do not leave
their country, ever. She told me that I was an inspiration in making her
decision to leave. (tears)
There
are lots of pretend friends here. Lots of people who want to use you for
whatever their needs are but they do not want to give anything back. With
Julie, there was always an even exchange. She is a strong young woman who also has a
heart of a lion.
I will
miss my friend.
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