Korean Chinese New Year Eve Dinner

I had a sentimental moment last night. I really really missed T. One of the times I would think that if only we both tried a bit harder, if only we valued the good times we had to stand against anything that hinders our relationship...I know its just wishful thinking. And as Mr Sleepless in Seattle said when asked what he'll do from now on, just like him, I will go to bed, sigh, wake up in the morning and sigh again, and again, day in and day out until a day will come that I won't remember that I need to sigh anymore.

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I almost missed the dinner that Insook my new friend from Korea prepared because I was feeling so lazy. The snow and rain didn't help a lot. The only available facial time was 1pm so I needed to get out of the house early and then go to the nail salon, and then back home to do my make up, which counters the effectiveness of facials. My face is supposed to relax from chemicals today. But all whining aside, I finally decided that I should go because a promise is a promise. And now I'm so glad I went. I didn't know that Insook prepared a new year's eve dinner. Just like the Chinese, Koreans apparently celebrate the new year based on the lunar calendar. This I didn't know. She said that in Korea, people usually have dinner with family, and because she doesn't have any real family in Japan, she decided to pick me and Gina (Australian) to be her family to celebrate with. That was so heart-warming. I found out that Insook's daughter is in North Carolina and will soon be graduating from HS. She will go on to pursue a University degree in NC. Insook's husband remains in Korea while she is doing her best to earn money here in Japan for her family. She leads a difficult life but she doesn't look and sound sad and spiteful. She is always radiant and full of joy. I again feel pathetic about my own whining about petty stuffs like my pathetic lovelife. I respect her and her family for all the hardships they're willing to put through for the sake of their daughter's future. I respect her even for her kind heart and warmth. Thanks to her not only do I feel lukewarm but I'm very happy to know that one person made me feel 'necessary' and 'needed' today. Thank you for that Insook, and happy new year!