2024 in Reflection : A Year of Struggles and Successes

So many things happened in 2024. At the beginning, I felt stressed since I don't have any goals for 2024. I just want to take a break and have no idea what to do. I tried to join a crafty class in order to make me stay sane and make new friends. I joined classes about how to make a doll, macrame and cake decorating. But still, that one was not my best choice.

Then I watched a Korean drama “Lovely Runner” which the female lead went back to the past to save her idol (later become her lover). She continuously fights for their destiny so that the male lead could be saved. I was wondering, can I do the same if it comes to me? Fighting for 3 times for the same thing might be exhausting to me. But fortunately, that was my turning point to reach my goals in 2024.

Since then, I decided to continue studying Korean language. I feel embarrassed that even though I studied Korean language for more than 10 years (on and off in repetition though), I can't say that I am fluent enough to watch Korean drama without subtitles. So funny right?

I remembered that at the end of June I asked my previous Korean teacher, “Am I eligible or good enough to take TOPIK I (Test of Proficiency in Korean)?” Her answer has become my motivation until today. At first I responded that I will take the test next year (2025). But then she challenged me and said that next year might not come. And the rest is history.

I started to make a study plan thoroughly for the test in October. I only have time for about 3 months. That was not including time to prepare for the Bandung trip, since I need to go to Bandung for the test. I could say that it was a vacation under the guise of a test or vice versa. Choose that suit you. Haha.

Let me continue my story on the next story. Again please pardon my English.

Cheers.