In Conclusion

It’s been awhile since I posted an update. Well, this shall be my final update of this blog. I am now safely at home in Toronto, Canada. However, let’s backtrack for a bit.

Saturday and Sunday June 23rd and 24th was my last weekend in South Korea and I went out in style thanks to my wonderful friends that I have met in the one year. Monday was my last day as a teacher in South Korea. I made a speech in front of the staff members thanking them for the great opportunity and for having me at their school. I bid farewell to the students and I got more cards and gifts from them.

Tuesday, I said bye to my good friend from Canada Nav (who decided to stay in Korea for another year), my Australian friend Yana and Mickey as well. I decided to spend the last few hours at Spa Land to relax as much as possible.

Wednesday, I woke up at 5am, got ready, and I did my final packing for the long journey home. I left my place around 5:45am, got in a cab and headed to Nopo Bus Terminal. I got on the 7am bus to Incheon Airport. It took me directly to the airport and I was there around 12:30pm. I slept throughout the entire trip so I didn’t feel how long the trip actually was. I saved money and hassle by avoiding the KTX. I waited until 3:30pm before checking in my bags and doing the customs because I knew the flight was at 4:35pm and I had plenty of time. I got in and quickly took another nap. I woke up few hours later and watched 4 different movies (The Lorax movie, Agneepath, Ladies vs Ricky Bahl, and Mirror Mirror). The two Bollywood movies fortunately took a long time to finish so it was helpful. I arrived in Vancouver around 12pm (Vancouver time) but I got to get my suitcase and catch the next flight to Toronto at 1:30pm right away. The layover didn’t feel that long because of the long cue of lineup to check in with customs. I got on the flight exactly at 1:15pm and I headed for another nap until I arrived in Toronto. This flight was only 4 hours long. I got to Toronto International Pearson Airport and my parents were waiting for me. My dad quickly gave me a hug and my hugged me and embraced for awhile. They were delighted to see me again after a year! Immediately they took me to my eldest sister’s house for dinner, which was Chinese food!

Ever since that Wednesday, I have been busy trying to get my car situation sorted out, looking for a job, meeting up with friends and family, meeting up my old co-workers, my boss, saw my niece’s classical Tamil dance performance, attended my cousin’s baby shower, and of course ate all the food that I missed so much while I was in Korea. Such as Ice Cap from Tim Horton’s, Little Cesar’s pizza, Chinese food, Chicken Kothu Rotti (Tamil food), and home cooked meal from my mom.

In conclusion, my one year trip to South Korea was wonderful! I will always cherish this trip as an eye opener! I learned so much about people, culture, how the world works, and how valuable friends truly can be. I learned to let go. I learned to control what I can only control. I learned that punctuality cannot be taught, and I learned that things take a long time to progress. I do not regret anything I have done in South Korea and I enjoyed every minute of it. I am happy to walk away with all the friends I have made in Korea, Australia, South Africa, England, America, and Canada. I hope to keep in touch with those friends and who knows; maybe I will travel to these places in the future and see them in a different environment. Only time can tell but until then byes and peace out to everyone who has followed my blog! Thank you so much! Have fun and take it easy eh!