I really am working at learning Korean. It is a broadening experience for me. I've enjoyed learning a bit about the Joseon period when "hangul was developed and invented by essentially one man in 1443—King Sejong (세종), the 4th King of Josun Dynasty. " - that quote is from LASeoulite. If you ever have a chance to learn the language try it. I've been studying online with Talk To Me In Korean, TTMIK. Do you like it when people try to speak whatever they know in Korean to you, like your dental hygienist did?
that is so cool! and i also learned about the roots of hangul from reading LASeoulite! TTMIK - this looks like an excellent resource, i'm definitely going to consider it. thanks!
mostly i feel awkward or a feeling of guilt when people (other koreans) try to speak to me in korean because i feel bad i don't know it, but the dental hygienist was so funny about it. plus, because she only knew the same two words i did, it was more of a bonding moment :)
I don't like reading Romanized Hangul and found that learning the Korean alphabet first really helped me with my pronunciation, although I know my pronunciation is probably still not quite right. Consonants: ㄱ (g), ㄴ (n), ㄷ (d), ㄹ (r), ㅁ, ㅂ, ㅅ, ㅇ, ㅈ, ㅊ, ㅋ, ㅌ, ㅍ, and ㅎ. Vowels: ㅏ (a), ㅑ (ya), ㅓ, ㅕ, ㅗ (o), ㅛ (yo), ㅜ (u), ㅠ (yu), ㅡ (e), and ㅣ (i). [& double consonants].
Never let people make you feel guilty (especially for trying). I always like to think you are complete and beautiful just the way you are. Love yourself!
This may seem like an odd thing to say, and I hope it is okay. Two days ago a relative on the West coast (I live on the East coast) just had a birth in their family and within hours the photos of the newborn where flying across the country. Parents are so excited and proud and happy with their new children. Maybe it feels like they are showing off a doll, but I'm thinking it may be more just a human emotion of attachment, bonding and love. I'm sorry your adopted mom made you feel like a doll to show off instead of like a daughter she adored and is proud of. It sounds like you two need a heartfelt conversation about your feelings and whether going to explore your Korean roots would be helpful to you and your adoptive family. I know nothing about adoption so excuse me if I have crossed over a personal boundary. It's just that I got to witness in the last two days how much a birth family wanted to show off their new child and it made me wonder if an adoptive mother could feel that same pride and joy (even when their child is an adult). I do have close friends who have an adopted daughter (adult now) from Peru. One thing about them which I think is unique is they have kept very close ties with the birth mother in Peru and her children there, but the daughter in the states has a deep love and appreciation for her adoptive family in the states while still knowing her connection to her mom and siblings in Peru. Everyone's situation is unique. Bee I respect your honesty and appreciate your writings.
I do think my mom feels the same type of pride and joy in me (or as much as she could imagine it's the same, right?). I also always feel lucky too that I was very young (9 weeks old) when I was adopted. Somewhat related to the sharing of newborn photos, I recently saw an article featuring a video where the family members came into the delivery room with their phones in hand recording, rather than witnessing and taking it all in themselves. Technology first.
That is a very special story about your friend's daughter from Peru. She's lucky because of the everyday things that I may never know, like when she goes to the doctor and has to answer family medical history questions, she more likely has access to that info because she knows her biological family. I'm always happy and grateful you are reading and caring, JMT!
Bee 안녕하세요,
I really am working at learning Korean. It is a broadening experience for me. I've enjoyed learning a bit about the Joseon period when "hangul was developed and invented by essentially one man in 1443—King Sejong (세종), the 4th King of Josun Dynasty. " - that quote is from LASeoulite. If you ever have a chance to learn the language try it. I've been studying online with Talk To Me In Korean, TTMIK. Do you like it when people try to speak whatever they know in Korean to you, like your dental hygienist did?
that is so cool! and i also learned about the roots of hangul from reading LASeoulite! TTMIK - this looks like an excellent resource, i'm definitely going to consider it. thanks!
mostly i feel awkward or a feeling of guilt when people (other koreans) try to speak to me in korean because i feel bad i don't know it, but the dental hygienist was so funny about it. plus, because she only knew the same two words i did, it was more of a bonding moment :)
I don't like reading Romanized Hangul and found that learning the Korean alphabet first really helped me with my pronunciation, although I know my pronunciation is probably still not quite right. Consonants: ㄱ (g), ㄴ (n), ㄷ (d), ㄹ (r), ㅁ, ㅂ, ㅅ, ㅇ, ㅈ, ㅊ, ㅋ, ㅌ, ㅍ, and ㅎ. Vowels: ㅏ (a), ㅑ (ya), ㅓ, ㅕ, ㅗ (o), ㅛ (yo), ㅜ (u), ㅠ (yu), ㅡ (e), and ㅣ (i). [& double consonants].
There are so many resources on the internet; I have enjoyed my exploration and learning journey so far. Here are some of my collections - https://www.pinterest.com/mainedance/1b-korean-hangul/
Never let people make you feel guilty (especially for trying). I always like to think you are complete and beautiful just the way you are. Love yourself!
thank you JMT! wow what a resource you’ve created on pinterest. thanks for sharing!! 🙏🏼
This may seem like an odd thing to say, and I hope it is okay. Two days ago a relative on the West coast (I live on the East coast) just had a birth in their family and within hours the photos of the newborn where flying across the country. Parents are so excited and proud and happy with their new children. Maybe it feels like they are showing off a doll, but I'm thinking it may be more just a human emotion of attachment, bonding and love. I'm sorry your adopted mom made you feel like a doll to show off instead of like a daughter she adored and is proud of. It sounds like you two need a heartfelt conversation about your feelings and whether going to explore your Korean roots would be helpful to you and your adoptive family. I know nothing about adoption so excuse me if I have crossed over a personal boundary. It's just that I got to witness in the last two days how much a birth family wanted to show off their new child and it made me wonder if an adoptive mother could feel that same pride and joy (even when their child is an adult). I do have close friends who have an adopted daughter (adult now) from Peru. One thing about them which I think is unique is they have kept very close ties with the birth mother in Peru and her children there, but the daughter in the states has a deep love and appreciation for her adoptive family in the states while still knowing her connection to her mom and siblings in Peru. Everyone's situation is unique. Bee I respect your honesty and appreciate your writings.
I do think my mom feels the same type of pride and joy in me (or as much as she could imagine it's the same, right?). I also always feel lucky too that I was very young (9 weeks old) when I was adopted. Somewhat related to the sharing of newborn photos, I recently saw an article featuring a video where the family members came into the delivery room with their phones in hand recording, rather than witnessing and taking it all in themselves. Technology first.
That is a very special story about your friend's daughter from Peru. She's lucky because of the everyday things that I may never know, like when she goes to the doctor and has to answer family medical history questions, she more likely has access to that info because she knows her biological family. I'm always happy and grateful you are reading and caring, JMT!