Have you ever?

Wow. 오랜만이다

I'd practically forgotten that I write here sometimes. A quick shout out to some soul in Germany who is apparently the only reader of this blog (Guten Tag! Vielen Danke!). Thanks for reminding me that I should update this.

Speaking of updates, have you ever taken a step back from life and realized that where you are now is absolutely nowhere close to where you expected you would be two weeks ago, six months ago, two years ago, five years ago? Have you ever not been sure how you feel about that?
Nine months ago, I was set on a career path and felt passionately compelled to pursue it. I had a rough idea of where I might be in five years. But after six months of taking the first steps toward realizing that aspiration, nearly all aspects of that process had blown up in my face (Or rather, in a fiery crash. Just kidding, there was no fire.). I ended up being diverted to a vastly different course and having vastly different opportunities and experiences, which have actually been very rewarding.
(Exhibit A: 이제 한국말 할 수 있어요^^)

So now I find myself wondering: what is the honorable and appropriate course of action? At what point do grand dreams accept defeat in favor of more realistic outcomes? Is it more noble to magnify one's natural abilities or to diligently pursue grand ambitions which seem just outside of one's reach? Have you ever chosen between the two and regretted it? As far as I can tell, the right answer depends on who you ask.

In any case, if I ever become a productive member of society, I'll be sure to let you know.

Good Sabbath,
좋은 날 보내세요~~