The other day, I was sitting in front of my desk as usual in the evening. I was thinking about the next day and week, what I would do, whom I should meet and so on. I heard through the grapevine that it is the rose season. Yes, it was almost the end of May, the queen of all seasons. Then all of a sudden, I came up with an idea that I would go to see some roses with somebody right away before the flowers begin to wither. Though, it was on a weekday. Would it be possible for me to make an appointment with somebody within such a short time frame?
I am often in a world of my own, not caring much about other people. My work, my project, my time, my future. Thus, it has not been easy at all for me to find some leisure time to enjoy myself as well as nature comfortably and idly. I would be concerned about many things regarding my life and family, staying awake all through the night. It felt like I keep on saying to myself, "Do not take life easy, do not take it easy," in a worried voice, feeling small and lost.
However, as I get older and as days, weeks and years pass by, I realize that I deserve better rather than worrying and struggling ceaselessly. No one knows how much time is left in his or her life. That must be the reason why people say, "Seize the day."
Anyway, I was lucky enough to make an appointment with one of my friends to go to the famous Road of Roses in Jungnang District in Seoul, some distance from my house. I had to take the subway for over an hour and a half to get there. It was the finest day that I have ever had. On top of that, it was the day that I saw the most roses ever. I could not even count them. Impossible to count, they were everywhere. I walked along the rosy road with my friend.
It felt so nice to be in the fresh air. The wind was blowing gently. I could hear the sound that the wind was making across the road and river. Little birds were hopping on the trees over the arches in the road. Their fragrance was sweet. Of course, there were some trees that looked ugly and were withering. It was lovely in the early summer when things were growing and flourishing.
I looked around at the roses climbing the arches in the road. There were red, white and pink flowers including roses, lilacs and other flowers. The sun was shining, the birds were singing, in every corner of the place, things were living, always something interesting to look at. The sunshine made the flowers look different, more vibrant and even brighter. The sun warmed my face also. What a wonder it is that things are growing deep down in the ground, though they look ugly during the cold winters, but then they bloom splendidly like this!
The roses were definitely at their best, in full bloom. The wind was making roses, leaves and the plants move lightly. In some places, there were thick heavy plants with leafy branches. I got a bit hot. I sat on a bench and stayed there for a while with my friend. I realized how beautiful things that are alive can be, how precious and valuable my life is, feeling a strange calmness. I thought that I would walk with my head held high, my shoulders straight, and a big smile on my face. I will never waste my life, worrying about things that never happen, upsetting myself again. I will take a walk along the rosy road again with a light mind.
Lee Nan-hee studied English in college and theology at Hanshin University.
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The other day, I was sitting in front of my desk as usual in the evening. I was thinking about the next day and week, what I would do, whom I should meet and so on. I heard through the grapevine that it is the rose season. Yes, it was almost the end of May, the queen of all seasons. Then all of a sudden, I came up with an idea that I would go to see some roses with somebody right away before the flowers begin to wither. Though, it was on a weekday. Would it be possible for me to make an appointment with somebody within such a short time frame?
I am often in a world of my own, not caring much about other people. My work, my project, my time, my future. Thus, it has not been easy at all for me to find some leisure time to enjoy myself as well as nature comfortably and idly. I would be concerned about many things regarding my life........
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