First of all, I could find happiness because there were friends and professors who I like. Various students over the country gathered together in Yanggu and spent the summer vacation there. Though I have never seen most of them before and have had very different kinds of backgrounds, we could be friends without difficulty. Because I liked the time we were together, I used to drink alcohols with talking until midnight, sometimes even morning but I could not notice that time goes.
Second, having something to do each day helped me find happiness. Strange to say, I could find happiness for the fact that there was certain task for each day because I felt it was like a piece of the puzzle in a big picture. I cut the wood, made the wall and painted the house during the vacation. It could be tough physically but when I concentrated on the daily task and enjoyed it, I could find happiness that simplicity of life can bring.
Finally, unexpectedness could be another chance to find happiness. When we do the daily work, lots of unexpected events happen. One day, I was walking along the riverside with a professor and a friend after dinner. We were talking about something or another, then the professor suggested a game, imitating person who we would meet first from now. Just in time, a person who was jogging came toward us, so we started to run like him. Suddenly it began to rain and we run in the rain. It may seem crazy but running in the rain gave us a big smile and became the unforgettable memory.
Meeting people, enjoying daily works and encountering unexpected events during the summer volunteer works gave me happy memories. However, I believe it is not the unique thing only can be found in the far-flung country but the ordinary thing that can happen wherever. Therefore, I will try to go to meet the people, enjoy daily works and expect encountering unexpected events lest I may put off the happiness.
Wow, your piece was so interesting to read! I guess it's because you included your own experiences ! Especially, I agree people could find their happiness through daily tasks or something to do such as work or exercise. Anyway, I really enjoyed reading and I don't think I can find something to suggest for improvement !
ReplyDeleteIf I should suggest somthing, I would say that ... at the end of your writing, how about including something like for everyone's try ... If you could find these ordinary elements to become happy, you could also enjoy your life and find happiness! something like that!
Your piece is including some interesting episodes and it was really good but I guess you could put some emphasis to encourage people to follow your opinion ^^
Anyway, good job!
Final draft-Finding Happiness
ReplyDeleteA few years ago, when I was majoring in architecture in university, one of the professors who I really admire introduced me Habitat for Rural Community, a kind of volunteer work such as Habitat for Humanity, and encouraged me to try. Because I liked him and it seemed exciting, I chose to participate in. It was done in the navel of Korea, Yanggu, Kangwondo and I spent all summer vacation there building a house and an art gallery. Thanks to this decision, I received priceless memories and found happiness. What makes me so happy in the far-flung country? It can be explained into three parts; people, works and unexpected events.
First of all, I could find happiness because there were friends and professors who I like. Various students over the country gathered together in Yanggu and spent the summer vacation there. Though I have never seen most of them before and we had a very different background, we became friends without difficulty. Because I liked the time we were together, I used to drink alcohols with talking until midnight, sometimes even morning but I could not notice that time goes.
Second, having something to do each day helped me find happiness. Strange to say, I was happy for the fact that there was certain task for each day because I felt it was like a piece of the puzzle in a big picture. I cut the wood, made the wall and painted the house during the vacation. It was physically tough but when I concentrated on the daily task and enjoyed it, happiness that simplicity of life can bring came to me.
Finally, unexpectedness could be another chance to find happiness. When we do the daily work, unexpected events happen quite often. One day, after dinner, I was walking along the riverside with a professor and a friend. We were talking about something or another, then the professor suggested a game, imitating person who we would meet first from now. Just in time, a jogger came toward us, so we started to run like him. Suddenly it began to rain and we run in the rain. It may seem crazy but running in the rain gave us a big smile and became the unforgettable memory.
Meeting people, enjoying daily works and encountering unexpected events during the summer gave me happy memories. However, I believe it is not the unique thing only can be found in the far-flung country but the ordinary thing that happen wherever. Therefore, if there is anyone who finds happiness, please try these three tips lest you may put off the happiness.