no.287 140211 Thank you for Korea's first medal in Sochi

So proud of you, Lee Sang Hwa!

I'm in a really happy mood today for some reason. Perhaps because I got some sunshine during the day, perhaps because it wasn't so cold, perhaps it's because Korea got our first medal in Sochi Olympics, perhaps for other reasons. Who knows?

Have you been following the Olympics? I've been, well, kind of. I've been trying to watch team Korea. It's a strange thing. When it comes to competitive sports like Olympics or the World Cup (especially during the World Cup - I become a crazy soccer fan), my passion for Korea suddenly comes out.

The women's 500m speed skating was on this morning, and Lee Sang Hwa, who is the gold medalist four years ago in Vancouver, was aiming for another gold. The result? She got it! It's Korea's first medal in Sochi 2014, and it is the best one. The medal ceremony isn't until tomorrow, so I only saw her go on the podium to receive a bouquet of flowers. What was my reaction? I was extremely happy, but tears started to drop down my two cheeks. I told my mom that I cried when Korea won a gold medal, and I explained that the reason why I cried was because of my patriotic love for my country. Then this is what my mom said to me "It's not that you're patriotic. It's because you're emotional." Indeed, I am emotional. However, I'm telling you, I cried out of my love for my motherland as well. Although I live in Canada, I will always put Korea first. That's just how it will be. Always.

I'm especially looking forward to Yuna Kim's figure skating performances, as well as men and women's short track games. Go team Korea! Go team Canada!