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O captain, my captain

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There are such people who bring us all the rainbows and sunshine. They do really inspire us and change our lives more positively. Today, I want to introduce one of them, who changed my life.


The year of 2017 was the hardest time for me. As everyone does, I was a freshman in middle school. All my besties went to the other school, so obviously, I didn't have any friends. Even worse, the school wasn't that good. Literally, nobody participates in class and just kept making noise. They don't seem like a proper student, at least for me. So, I, who had a big interest in learning new things, couldn't adjust to all of that. At that moment, I started to seriously consider changing schools.


So, did I transfer to another school? The answer is NO, I didn't. Fortunately, my story ends happily. While I was struggling with all the school things, I met one of the greatest teachers in my life. Back then, she was my Korean teacher. However, she didn't stop just teaching me Korean. One day, she called me to her office and asked me what my dream is, saying that she thought I might be dreaming of something different from others in my school. After that, she listened to my story for a few more times and started to change my life. At first, she just comforted me and made me laugh so that I feel more comfortable unlikely when I was in the classroom. Then, she gave me some advice, introduced challenging tasks, and finally made me come here, TFLHS. It can't be explained without saying it was so blessing to meet her.  I was able to see the bigger world through her, and learned so, so many things thanks to her. All the moments with her is so precious and meaningful because now I became a strong person who can deal with everything. 

this is the message she sent me, right before my high school entrance.

 Now, I'm strong enough to deal with many things even if it is quite hard. I know how to make a good relationship, I know how to keep my dream and make those dreams come true. Both of us moved to another school, but we still keep in touch with each other, and every single time I call her she always gives me some heartwarming cheers.  Therefore, there is no doubt the moment I met her was the most life-changing, meaningful, precious moment in my life. 

 Thanks to her in my deep heart, and thanks to all of you to read my story.
May your dreams all come true, just like I did.

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  1. 2610 성현진June 11, 2020 at 3:23 PM

    I really like that you still keep in touch with your teacher! I think having someone who always supports you and cheers for you is a nice thing :D

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