Dae HeeLee |
I think making a decision about a future goal or plan is hard. If there is more
than one option to choose, people can't be sure which way is suitable for
them. I also had this experience twice. It wasn't really easy.
The marriage proposal was my first difficult decision. I met my wife about
four years ago. One of my best friends, Kyu, introduced her to me. I thought
we had the great time in our first date. She even agreed to have the
second date. We started to see eachother, and we were getting closer. When
I thought this woman would be person who would spent her whole life with
me, my only option was to propose to her. I also had the second thought,
"What if she said 'No' to me?" I couldn't decide whether I proposed to
her or not. I might not see her anymore if she rejected my proposal. I, however,
wanted to be with her rest of my life. I made my mind to propose to her.
That night, I called her, and we had a usual conversation like how was
her day. She asked me what I thought about the marriage suddenly before
I even said about proposal. I thought this is sign to propose. I did it.
Did she say No to me? She was pleased to say Yes
to me. That was the happiest day of my life. My wife sometimes complained
that I should propose to her romantically. She was right but I was very
nervous. I coundn't think any romantic way. Anyway, I was glad that I made
right choice.
Going to Canada was also very difficult choice. I always wanted to have
experience about studying in a foreign country. Also, I wanted to improve my
English skill. I soon started to be concerned about my decision to go to Canada.
I asked myself if going to Canada was only solution to learn
English. I might take English course in Korea. It would cost less money than
Canada. I was not alone, and I had a job in Korea. This was very hard decision.
But, I chose to go to Canada. I thought this was a chance to get a foreign
culture experience. I didn't want to lose this opportunity. My wife was very
supportive. She even thought to take ESL course. I'm in Canada now, and I
don't regret my decision. I enjoy living in here.
Making a decision is hard. I had this experience twice. I wouldn't be in
Canada if I made a choice to come here. I would still be single if I didn't
propose to my wife. I could say I was satisfied with my decision.
March 2001 |