Episode description
First, I want to talk about the happiest experience I had this 2021. When the year started, I was so hopeful that restrictions and COVID protocols will be lifted and that everything will be back to normal. One of the most iconic moment happened last March 15, when my parents celebrated their wedding anniversary. It was just a simple celebration with barbeque, samgyeopsal ( which is a popular Korean dish that is commonly served with thick, fatty slices of pork belly meat.), also we swum with my nieces and nephews in our inflatable pool and just enjoyed the entire day hanging out together. I think I considered it as the happiest moment of the year because though the COVID restrictions were not yet lifted, my mom's restrictions for us to do things that we want were gone and it's the first time it happened. I was really flabbergasted that day. Yeah, let me just tell you that my mom is so traditional and still treated us like kids though we are already adults.
Second is the saddest moment of this year it's when my uncle died. Actually we're not that close to each other but I was so moved by his experiences in life that I really treasured him and worked hard to help him in his everyday expenses for his family. As I told you in my last story, I really care about people who are too vulnerable. Just to tell you something about his life. He's wife just died 2 years ago, he got into an accident last year where he lost his fingers and almost died. Left with 5 small kids, he needed to work all day to earn for a living and at the same time look after his children. I just became so sad that time because I had a lot of plans for him. I planned on giving him and his kids gifts and provide food for their celebration this Christmas. I also planned on throwing a surprise party for his birthday. But all those things are not going to happen since he's already gone. I just regretted not doing those plans earlier before he left.
Moving forward, though I was recently grieving about his death. Another hope shined in front of me. So this goes to the third big chunk of my year. This is when I had a breakthrough.
It was last September when I heard the news that I passed the examination I took and was accepted for the training for my dream job which is in the BFP (Bureau of Fire Protection). I was so ecstatic that time and felt I'm on cloud 9. I have waited for this time to come and God already answered my prayers.
Now, I'm preparing for that training and I'll continue working hard in this dream that is almost at hand.
Chunking these three made me realize that life will not always be a straight tunnel for the journey but a roller coaster which will let you experience the different ups and downs of life. But the good thing is, you know that when you go down, the next way for you to take is going up. So if you are in the falling part of the roller coaster, wait for the rising moment which is your breakthrough.
Now, I'm done with my story. It's time for you to share yours.
As I told you, today is going to be a bit different so, for your challenge you need to use any words, phrasal verbs or idioms to describe each chunk.
By the way, here are the specific chunks for your story:
-happiest moment
-saddest moment
-breakthrough
Make sure to talk about the ones that happened this year.
Also, don't forget to mention the vocabulary that you used by the end of your recording.
For example, for me, I used:
FLABBERGASTED
VULNERABLE
ECSTATIC
Good luck in your future endeavors. Till we meet again! Ciao!