Looks Can Be Deceiving

As you know, I am a product of an inter-racial marriage. My Mother, an old fashioned korean woman with strong christian beliefs. My Father, a German man, whom I didn't really share a close relationship with. My parents met in college. My father was a foriegn exchange student at the university my Mother was attending. Anyhow, to make a long story short....they fell in love, got married, moved to the States, had me, and got divorced. My Father was not really a big part of my life...it was always just me and mom. My Father then past away when I was 13 or 14.

My mom raised me with such strong Korean influence, that I sometimes forget I'm not 100% Korean. That's ok, because I'm proud of who I am, and of my Mom for being so strong and strict. My mom always wanted me to be the best. (I'm sure that goes for all moms). Being only half Korean is no biggie, cause I'm pretty much more Korean than any other full Korean.

The reason I'm being so personal is because I ran into the most 2 ignorant koreans today. I was at the Korean market here in Fresno (renting some more of my Korean soaps that I'm so addicted to, heh). These 2 ladies had the audacity to talk $%&* about me in Korean.....while I was standing right next to them.....hello? They were trying to figure out why this white girl (referring to me), or possibly mexican girl (that's a new one, never heard that one before) is renting korean videos when she won't even be able to understand. I was pissed! Had steam comming out of all angles and every opening of my body! I had to say something......

Remember this conversation was in Korean

Me: Excuse me.......I speak and understand Korean. Do you think you should be talking about someone like that? Whether or not I watch korean videos or understand them is none of your concern. I know you're older than I am, but with all due respect where did you learn your etiquette?
2 Korean Ladies: *blank stare and silence*

The 2 ladies didnt say a word. Why is that? They had plenty to say before I interuppted. Their silence pissed me off even more, so I said it. The ulitmate korean saying that is the ultimate degrade.........

Me: Boo mo ga bool sang ha nae yo.......translation: I pity your parents.

Anyhow, I guess what I learned today was that looks ARE deceiving, but little did I know, that it was my own look that was deceiving, not only to me, but to others as well. I'm not so offended or angry with those 2 woman who looked at me and didn't think I was korean, I'm more offended that these 2 ladies were Korean, a race that I am so proud to be part of, an how they could be so ignorant and uneducated.

I know Imma think twice before I start sayin' something about someone in korean, who looks like they may not understand.....you know what I'm talking about.....we all do it......admit it.....dont lie, I know you all do too! ;)