Bitter side of independence..........

this is part 2 of my thoughts around freedom and independence...i declared my independence twice in my life so far..one was when i left korea and the other one is now, when i walked out from my secure job...the first one was awful...i learned hard way what the independence means....i wanted to run away from my family...leaving korea, coming to the us was the one i chose...michigan was only school that offered me stipend and scholarship....of course, i wanted to go to schools in the big cities, but i didn't have any family support because it was escape from my parents....my life in michigan? miserable....first time ever independent without any money in a foreign country? it was yes, miserable...being independent was bitter, harsh, hard working...however, i have learned tremendously important things in my life, me myself, inner strength, love for others, and appreciations....

this is my second time of truly being independent....so far? not easy...i keep having worries around my finance situation, uncleared future, etc...it's fun but i'm working all day and nights without knowing whether my efforts will have any return in the future.....

independence has two faces...it's sweet and at the same time bitter....and it's not free.....it doesn't come with comfortability and safety, you have to be always in the edge to enjoy the sweetness of independence....and hardworking to keep it.....