Everything I've learned, I've learned in. . . Korea?

I've recently learned that sometimes things 'end' in a draw, meaning it's not over yet.

God does things for reasons, some we know and some we will find out. But it's often the period of waiting to figure it out that gets us in the most trouble.

People are put in our lives for sentences, paragraphs, or even chapters often times for reasons we may never know.

I miss real steak.

I cannot wait to get home to actually shop and buy American convenience items.
Americans take SO much for granted- myself included- that it's often difficult to live without some of the luxuries.

Sometimes the bridge isn't burned to the point of no travel; it just needs some repairs from us.

Restored friendship -if it is genuine- can be one of life's greatest gifts.

Making friends knowing that one or both will inevitably leave is very difficult, but there is such a blessing that comes from those people in that short time.

No matter how much we say that we will never have a stupid period in our lives, we lie. We all have them at some point to some degree.

No matter how much we NEVER want to be like our parents that is also inevitable.

Nothing can ever replace the personal friendship with God. We are never complete without it.

Squatty potties are NO fun.

While in Korea, do not go in the bathroom in the Outback Steakhouse and play with the buttons on the toilet unless you know for sure what they do (and do not stand in front of them when you do decide to play with the buttons). Look out for the free shower.

Starbucks in Korea is an AMAZING comfort of home to have (even if I do have to go to Suwon or Seoul to get it).

Even when one of your best friends lives in the same country (that is about the size of Florida) as you do- you still NEVER see them because both schedules are far different from each other. :0)

There really is a McDonald's (and Burger King, Popeye's, Baskin Robins, Subway, and Pizza Hut) everywhere in the world.

I want to see my family more than anything. Christmas is going to be awesome because I get to see everyone again!

I am a professional. I am no longer an undergraduate student in a university. I have my own job, my own place (with my roommates of course) and my own bills to pay. I should have appreciated the free living more when I had it.

This is one experience that I will never forget. I am thankful for all the faithful support I have received from family and friends.

My relationship with my parents is only going to get better from here, and I miss them the most. :0)