To Hilary

Dear, Hilary

Hi, Hilary.This is Garang. Long time no see. Sorry for late letter. I already had an idea, but too late. How are you? Nowadays, I’m really, really fine, because I am always eating Korean foods and making foods by myself. I had already told you I like cooking.

Sometimes I missed when I lived in your home. You were a first person who I met in Toronto. Before I met you, I saw your picture and information. At that time, I was satisfied with my home stay because you looked like attentive and tender. I can’t forget yoga event especially that I enjoyed with you and Iain. I can’t forget all time which I lived with you. It is valuable time to me.

When I came to Toronto, I couldn’t speak and hear English very well. I wanted to talk with you all time, but I couldn’t. So, always I was in my room. As you know, I’m a little timid. Even though I lived in your home for 2 months, I didn’t say a lot of time with you. I should have been more actively. If I was more activity and outgoing, we could have been more closed. Frankly speaking, I didn’t understand what you say. Even though I didn’t understand, I couldn’t ask again because I was too shy to speak.

Until now, I feel thank you. I experienced Canada’s life and food because of you. Your cook was very good. It was really nice and delicious. You made some foods for me which I never eaten in Korea. Some foods weren’t to my taste, but most foods tasted just right to me. Before I came here, I had known that I had to eat meat unwillingly. But, after I told you my preference, you always prepared extra food for me. So, this is the best thing I thank you. In addition, you always asked how I feel and the my daily routine. When I did my homework, You gave me some help. I offer you my heartfelt thanks for your favor.

I want to visit to your home on summer, and then, enjoy with you in your swimming pool. Keep in touch with me. Always be happy. I have no word to express my gratitude.

2007. 5. 7 From. Garang Shin