I consider myself a pretty simple girl (yes, yes, don't we all...) but it really doesn't take much to make me happy. Things like great coffee, rainy days, or being the last person in line at a closing check-out counter are among my favourites. It's not much, but I know how valuable it can be to recognize and appreciate the little things in life.
One of my favourite things to do here in Korea is 'spread the gospel' to my kids at school... help them start (or add to) their own little list of things to love. Today I had the greatest moment with one of my kids, Karen (she's seven) as I described one of my favourite desserts from when I was little.
Karen and I got to chatting about breakfast foods. I couldn't believe she had never heard of Eggo waffles - sacrilege! I knew what I had to do. I quietly called her over to my desk while the rest of the class worked busily, and asked if she wanted my Mum's top secret Eggo waffle ice-cream sandwich recipe... i.e. two toasted Eggo waffles with a scoop of chocolate ice cream sandwiched between them.
I drew her a detailed picture recipe, explained each step in careful English, and instructed her to return home tonight with a serious request that her Mum purchase Eggo waffles (or the closest Korean substitute) as soon as possible. Her eyes grew so wide I thought they would pop out of her head. She nodded excitedly, tucked my note firmly in her pocket and whispered, "Thank you! And it's OK... I won't tell!"
Hahaha...aw. Sometimes this job makes me forget I'm not a kid person.
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