I'm not usually a public opinionator, but I have
had something on my mind for the last several months that I just need to get
out. With that said, here it is...
Since
coming to Korea I have never heard or seen so much animosity against Americans.
Almost every time I go to a bar, I'm asked the typical question, "Where are you
from?" On more occasions than I would like, I have felt judged for saying I'm
from America.
Everyone
feels they are from the BEST country in the world and that their country is
better than yours. Yes, I will admit there are some things that I feel America could
do better or that I don't agree with but that's my home. I love my country! I
never thought I would come to Korea and gain so much patriotism towards America
than I have in last 8 months.
I don't
go around asking where you are from and then immediately start cracking jokes or say,
"Ahhh I see." Really how rude can you be? This is one thing that has
been on my mind the last several months and I know that I am definitely not the
only American in Korea that feels this way.
I'm not
going to use this post as a way of saying that I think Amercia is better,
because I'm not saying that. I'm simply saying that I didn't come here for
people to make me feel bad about where I from. I'm proud of my country, just
like you are.
With that
said...
God Bless America!
I sure do miss you!