Spring Break 2009!

Spring Break 2009!

Even though it was a very short break, it was full of great events. However, there was one sad thing about my spring break. During spring break, two of my friends had to say goodbye to me with sad tears. In other words, they had to go back to their home country. I felt so sad when I knew that I was going to lose those great friends but at the same time, I knew that when you meet someone, you will someday say goodbye to them. 'Good bye!' I muttered with a sad voice. At that time, we hugged each other for the last time. Well, saying goodbye might be a sad thing but in my mind, I think it's another way to say see you!

During the spring break, it was my birthday and I wanted to have a party. However, my mom didn’t like the idea and she couldn’t decide whether her answer was yes or no. So I begged,” Mom, please! Everyone will be so glad to come to my birthday party ~ only a few guests, not like the last time. You don't need to worry!” I pleaded with her and looked at her with innocent eyes. She said “Oh, don't look at me like that” finally, I won! "Ok! Fine, but only eight people, right??" she answered. “Yes! Finally, I love you mom!” I kissed her and ran as fast as I could to my room. I quickly turned on my computer and entered my ID and password in BBS in one second. When my sister screamed at me 'What's wrong with you?’ I finally calmed down and wrote an email to those eight friends. This is what I wrote.

From: SeJin Lee
Subject: My mom said yes!
To: Hyowon jang, Rosa sul, Jihyun Ahn, Suhyung hwang, etc

She said yes! I’m so excited; I'm going to have a birthday party, a swimming party. I have not decided when yet. If you have received this mail, that means you are invited! I’m not going to invite boys, because I’m only allowed to invite eight friends. I will send you guys the date and time later. My birthday is on April 5th.

After sending the invitation to them, I couldn't wait for my birthday party but the time went really fast. On April 3rd, the party took place. Unfortunately, two of my friends couldn't come to my birthday party for personal reasons. When my mom had finished setting the tables for my birthday party, I saw my friends coming to the swimming pool. Everyone was so excited that they ran to the changing room like cheetahs. When everyone was ready, I blew out the twelve candles that were on my twelfth birthday cake. Everyone sang happy birthday to me "Happy birthday to Sejin~" Even though it was quite embarrassing, it was also very memorable. When we were finished eating my delicious birthday cake, I heard Do Hyun whispering to the others "Se Jin is the birthday girl, so why don't we push her into the swimming pool?" I felt so scared when I heard that plan. I saw everyone’s smile. Before I tried to say 'don't!’ Hyowon's younger sister tried to push me into the swimming pool but luckily, I was too heavy to be pushed in! I gave her a big smile and quickly caught her hands and pushed her into the pool! She went plop! Everyone laughed. Eventually, everyone was pushed into the pool. Everyone felt freezing cold, so we went to the warm water pool and everyone said “oh, this is so warm.” with blue lips. The party ended at 5 PM. everyone had to leave. When the party was over, I learned something. Having a birthday day party is always full of smiles!

Oh!! Another great thing about my spring break is that, I read two Roald Dahl's book namely, ‘The BFG’ and ‘James and the Giant Peach’. They were both so enjoyable. I still have two more books that I will read this month which are 'Going Solo' and 'The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Six More'. I can't wait to read them! Especially 'The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Six More'. When I start to read Roald Dahl’s books, I can't stop thinking 'Oh, I hope this story has a happy ending.’ and 'Oh! How sad! Roald Dahl passed away! There won’t be any new books that are this enjoyable! How sad'.

Oh. I almost forgot the most important thing that happened in my Spring Break. My father finally agreed to buy me a trumpet during Spring Break, because I had practiced so much (about 6 hours a day), I have become quite a good player considering the short time I've been playing. Well, I promise you this time that I will work hard! I will post it on my blog when I can play 'The flight of the bumblebee' on the trumpet (which is a very difficult tune.)

To sum up, yes my spring break was fantastic! This reflection might seem too long but it is because I had a great time during my spring break. Having a great break is always good but going back to school is always good too! Yes! It’s time to study. (I miss my break already!).