Being mixed, I've always heard: *Wow, you're so lucky to have the best of both worlds* I think it's great that this world is full of so many optimistic people, but truth be told.....it's not all good. There are 2 sides to a story, therefore I must say that I'm not so lucky to also have the worst of both worlds.
*Best of both worlds or Worst of both worlds* You tell me...........
~ having the exotic look
~ having double eyelids (naturally)
~ having full sized breast (not a cent was spent)
~ being able to wear my hair super straight or super wavy (without the help of a stylist)
~ having really light brown eyes, they sometimes pass as hazel
~ being able to act like I don't speak Korean
~ shocking people when I do speak Korean
~ being able to eat both kim-chee and sauerkraut (sometimes at the same time)
~ not being able to speak German
~ being able to speak Korean
~ being unique
~ not being like everyone else
~ not be accepted by Koreans
~ not being accepted by Germans (or any other race)
~ discrimination from Koreans (shocking but true)
~ getting weird looks
~ looking in the mirror and not seeing what everyone else sees
~ comming to realize the hard ships my mother went through, all for me
The list goes on with things that go on in my head.......but I'll stop here. I guess it's all about how you look at things.
Anyhow...I just wanted to let everyone know that some of us *mixed* people don't always see it as if we have the best of both worlds...as you can see by the list, we often get confused and lost as to who we are or where we fit in, in this big world. In conclusion, I am thankful for the way I look and for who I am, and the things I can do...sometimes even for the things I cannot do.