OK, so now my story is looking different again. I just started free writing and came up with a new character. The story is quickly becoming one that reveals differences between Korean culture and American culture. My KA character is being confronted by his own shame and racism. It surprised me as I wrote it. I’m still just writing and not sure where it’s going, but I can visualize it as I write: he’s a professional, running the rat race and is unexpectedly “forced” to take on his cousin from Korea, a teenager. Of course, the fact that I have a 17 year old Korean exchange student is speaking to me, but it’s not her. I’ve been inspired by her and ideas sprout from that. I’m excited. This could easily be the short story turned novel turned film!
Personal Success
oh nuts!
I just realized my promise to myself to post a new blog every Friday. How did this happen? It’s almost 10pm, I’m tired and I have AEPA tests all day tomorrow, starting at 8am sharp and here I am writing in a frenzy.
OK. Update on my writing. Most of it was done in my head. Hahahaha! Seriously. I do a lot of thinking about it, but not much on paper. I have been doing journal writing which has helped my mood considerably. I did make one BIG decision regarding John E. Lee – the focus will be on his life in contrast to his father’s and how they have practically no relationship. It’s going to be difficult, because a man’s relationship to his father is so different from a daughter’s….but I’m excited when I think about it. Some people have suggested I focus on his love life, but I’m not inspired there at all. Not that he can’t have a love life (he will!) but that won’t be the focus. I hope to have a great short story and then turn it into a novel. I just have to get it out of my head and on to paper.
Happy Holidays!
We just had the BEST Christmas ever! The entire Chung clan got together for four days of bonding: Grandparents Chungs, The Chung-Wipffs (Caroline, Willey, Josie, Ava & Maggie), The Vedatis (Krishna, JoAnne, Abhi & Vara),and The John Chungs (John, Anne & Jaelyn). A delicious Christmas dinner with everyone in attendance followed a frenzied present opening (mostly by children). The grandparents were extremely proud of the five children who are growing at breakneck speeds!
At Home with Sick Child
It’s quiet here. Ava is sick with stomach flu. Her sister had it yesterday. This is my second day at home with a child. I’m lucky to have 1:1 with each.
Happiness…
is coming home from grocery shopping and having your children yell, “MOMMMMYYY!” and they nearly knock you over with their hugs. Happiness is coming home with chocolate cream pie and everyone joyfully eating it after a dinner of pasta and homemade tomato sauce.
I do complain sometimes about the lack of time to myself, but honestly, it’s a joy and a blessing to have this family, to be so busy with taking care of them. Some day, Josie and Ava will be big, driving themselves around, trying to fulfill their goals. I will always have my own goals to fulfill, but for now, a few of them take a backseat. As a wise sage once said, “You CAN have it all, but just not all at the same time.”
Happiness is balance and simplicity.
Kismet 