Often in my life I have been a pretty stubborn and a narrow minded person. It’s one of the many flaws I have that I wish I could erase. I am often quick to judge which I think really sucks. Case and point… My mom calls me earlier last week to tell me that I have to take my cousin out that I have not seen since 1998, I don’t even remember ever seeing him. So while juggling preparing for the new baby on its way, and listening to my wife boss me around, I have to take my cousin out who could for all I care be a stranger. I figure what makes him special just because we are blood, do I need to extend my arm out when he didn’t do the same? I really didn’t want to go out but out of respect for my mom I made the time and ended up going out with him, and the family. Turns out I am very happy that I did, which again shows me that being a cold-hearted jackass is not always the best way. I guess I have to learn that we are all busy, family or not, I am as guilty as he is and vice versa so why not embrace family rather than always pointing the finger. I guess at times, or many of the time its required to be the better person or family member for the sake of “family” or just being good people… there are enough assholes in this world already so why be another one? Anyway I am very proud of my cousin who turns out to be my hero, he is 38 and is part of the 707 Special Operations Battalion in the Korean ROK Army. I guess the 707 is the highest and most elite special operations unit in Korea much like Navy Seals, Delta, etc.  This is when I really regret that I am essentially a white guy who looks Korean because I cannot speak Korean and his English is 30%, so there is so much to say but it’s difficult to communicate, I wish we had more time to talk… I am sure he has a lot of badass stories to tell and well being that he was the team leader (much like seal team leader) I am sure he is one badass…. I could go on forever, but what I learned is, sometimes you just got to be the better person and not be so angry. Life is not easy, not just for me, but for everyone as well… One thing I know is I will be going to korea soon, once the baby is out to visit him, meeting him in ways changed my view on things and gave me a mission.

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