First Day In Uni (1)

"Aish... why didn't the alarm work?!" Hyesun grumbled to herself while combing her hair and tying it in a ponytail. She woke up half an hour late.Taking her stuff, she rushed to the kitchen.

"Good morning!" Hyesun said when she saw Yoohwan and Jimin.

"Morning!" The two of them smiled. Jimin was eating cereal and Yoohwan was reading the newspaper.

 "There's still some prune cake here." Jimin said.

"Thank you. I'm late... I'm gonna go first." Hyesun took a piece and munched on it.

"But isn't it still early?" Yoohwan asked her.

"Huh? Oppa, what are you talking about?" Jimin all wide-eyed.

"It's only 7..." Yoohwan pointed at the clock.

"Eh?... Ah! I set my alarm clock faster by 30 minutes!" Hyesun blushed. Well, at least she's not late.

"Aigoo..." Hyesun sighed as she sat at the dining table. She ate the piece of cake and got herself some coffee as well.

After the breakfast, Yoohwan offered to send her to school since he was sending Jimin as well. Their school was quite near to each other anyway.

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Hyesun's POV

 Walking to the assembly hall, I saw a line of maybe... around 10 students? They were seriously early since the registration counter only opened when I arrive.

I went in line and double checked my file of papers to make sure I have everything.

"This is going to be a boring wait…" I mumbled. Well… at least I'm still early…

"Yeah… and I heard that there's an orientation at 10am." A girl behind me said.

I turned around to see a beautiful girl with long hair. She was wearing such nice clothes and looked so stylish. A total contrast to me and my formal office blouse and black skirt.

"Really? How did you know?" I asked.

"I asked one of the lecturers here before I came in line." She was arranging her documents in an expensive looking file.

"By the way, I'm Krystal." She smiled and introduced herself after checking her file.

"I'm Hyesun." I shook her hands and noticed the brightly colored and beautifully manicured nails.

"So, you're signing up for which subject?" Krystal asked when I didn't talk after saying my name.

"Umm… Law?" I made an awkward laugh. I wasn't sure if I chose the right subject… giving it a try?

"I'm taking up law as well! Then we'll be in the same class."

We talked for almost an hour before it was finally our turn. It was because some of the students were having problems in registration or they were just asking a lot of questions.

I went towards the counter, somehow feeling a bit nervous.

The person sitting behind the counter was a lady by the name of Jihyo. She had her hair tied neatly and wore black framed specs.

"Good morning." I greeted and sat down.

"Morning. May I have these documents?" She pointed to a list on the table.

"Here they are." I handed the file of papers and waited as she checked.

"You're taking law studies?" She said while flipping through the pages.

"Yes." I replied.

"Your file is complete. And… here's your temporary timetable, starting today. The actual timetable won't be out until next week. This week is the orientation week. You'll have to be at the assembly later at 10.00am. Please check your name and information here and sign. Then, you're done with the registration." She gave instructions and I nodded and nodded.

"Thank you." I signed the paper and went to the side to wait for Krystal.

Meeting 'The New Family' (2)

"Oppa!" Jimin ran out of the kitchen. Her reaction surprised Hyesun. Hyesun went to see who it was, keeping a little distance since she don't want to be such a busybody.

"Hey! My princess, had your lunch?" It was a deep voice... like Yoohwan's. In fact, the guy looks like Yoohwan too...

"Yes! Oppa, have you had yours?"

"I skipped. Hehehe..." He scratched his head and gave a goofy laugh.

"I've made a cake. Come try it!" Jimin said excitedly, pulling the guy's arm.

"Is it nice?"

"Yeah! Hyesun unnie said so!"

"Hyesun?" The guy had a big question mark on his head.

"Oops, I forgot. She's the student from SNU..."

"Her?" The guy pointed to Hyesun who was still standing at the kitchen doorway.

"Hello. Nice to meet you." Hyesun greeted, a little embarrassed.

"He's my OLDest brother. Yoochun oppa." Jimin emphasizing the words "old".

"I'm Micky Yoochun. Why do you have to emphasize old?" Yoochun introduced himself then carried his sister bridal style. Jimin tried to resist but she was just too light.

"Let's go try your cake. Hyesun, want a cup of cappuccino?" Yoochun asked as he neared the kitchen.

Hyesun nodded while Jimin was still struggling to get Yoochun to put her down.

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"Duuu.... Duuu... Duuu..." Hyesun waited for the phone. It was already 8pm.

"Hello?" A lady answered it.

"Hello mummy." Hyesun said as a smile formed on her face. Yeah, it's only been like half a day, but she love hearing her mother's voice.

"Hyesun! Why didn't you call when you arrive? You should have called hours ago! Have you had your dinner? And how is the place?"

" Something came up hahaha... I've had dinner, rice cakes and dumplings mainly. And dessert too, prune cake. The room's nice and cozy. I'm getting used to it already." Hyesun said cheekily.

"Just out of the house for one day and you're already so proud?" Her mother faked a sigh.

"Mom, I was just kidding." Hyesun pouted.

"I know my daughter, okay? Anyway, why didn't you call earlier?" Her mother asked again.

"Emm traffic?" Hyesun lied. She decided to tell her about the incident next time...

"Aigoo. It shouldn't be that bad... you must have gone the wrong way... you got lost rite?? You ah, clumsy daughter..." Hyesun laughed it off.

"Mom, how's it there?" Hyesun asked.

"Hmm... the usual... Your father playing under the hot sun for hours, attending to his garden... I cleaned up your shelf today. Hyesun can you tell me why do you have to keep 3 boxes of papers?"

"Mom, you didn't throw them away, rite?? They're important to me. You didn't throw rite??" Hyesun panicked.

"I just tidied the place and got rid of the thick dust. I promise, I did not throw you stuff." Her mother tried to calm her down. Somehow, the boxes were always a sensitive topic. Her mother knew Hyesun stored papers in those boxes but never asked what they were.

"Thanks mom. Thank you for helping me clean up and not throwing my things."

"Hmm... How's Mrs. Park? How's the people there?"

"I didn't get to see Mrs. Park today. Her daughter, Jimin said she had to go out of town and will be back. Jimin's sooo cute! She's 4 years younger than me. Then there's her 2 older brothers, Yoohwan and Yoochun. Jimin said one's a boss of a small company and the other's a writer..."

The mother and daughter conversed until Hyesun was nagged to go to bed. Well... she does have a record of waking up late...

Meeting 'The New Family' (1)

"Jimin ah, what are you doing? O dear, what have you done to the kitchen?" Her brother asked as he popped his head into the kitchen.

"It's fine! I'm gonna clean this up once the cake is done." Jimin said reassuringly.

"And when will that be?" Her brother was giving a fake stare.

"Soon." Jimin answered coolly without looking at her brother. She was so immersed in her work.

"Can you be a little specific?"

"I don't know... about 40 minutes?" She said innocently while looking at her brother.

"Aigoo... The student will be arriving soon, could you clean up a bit and give a good impression?" He asked and started washing the mixing bowl.

"Why do you sound so irritated, oppa?" Jimin asked again, all wide-eyed.

"Diiiing Doooong!" The door bell rang.

"Jimin ah, could you help me answer the door?"

"Okay!" She said excitedly and skipped towards the door.

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Hyesun tidied her hair a bit after she pressed the doorbell.

"Annyeong haseyo!" A girl about 3 or 4 years younger than her appeared at the door.

"Annyeong haseyo. I'm Jang Hyesun. Is this Ma'am Park's house?" Hyesun bowed and asked.

"Yes, my mum's out now..."

"Hello, you must be the student from SNU. Come in, come in." A tall guy interrupted the young girl. He then helped Hyesun with the luggage and led her into the house.

"Jimin, you should go take care the kitchen..." He said to the young girl.

"You couldn't handle it huh?" She chuckled and went to the back of the living room.

"I haven't introduce myself huh? I'm Ricky Yoohwan and the cute girl you met earlier is my sister, Jimin." He bowed a bit.

"Don't call me cute!" Jimin said aloud from the kitchen.

Yoohwan laughed at the reaction from his sister. Hyesun could only smile at the cute and closeness of the siblings.

Yoohwan's phone suddenly rang and he answered it immediately.

"Yes? I'm speaking..."

Hyesun took the time to look around the place.

The living room was small but it was furnished so well that it looked spacious. Traditional wooden chairs in place of sofas that divide the living room and the dining area. The coffee table was also made of wood with beautiful flower carvings. Some potted plants around. A few cabinets with a TV set on top of it. One large bookshelf that covered the whole wall and on it were books and photos of the family. A few paintings were hung on another side of the wall.

"...Okay, thanks. What about Mr. Gyu? Rite, I'll be there in about 20 minutes." He then ended the phone call.

"I have to go out. That room over there is yours. It's all set up already. Please make yourself at home, Hyesun. I have business to attend to. Sorry."

"Hmm? O... Okay. Thank you." Hyesun bowed and Yoohwan then rushed to one of the rooms. He got out pretty quickly, blazer hung on one of his arm while his hands were busy with his tie.

"Jimin ah, please finish up your project and do your school work. I have to go meet up with a client. Bye princess." He gave his sister a kiss on the forehead and left.

Hyesun then took her luggage to her room.

The room was painted white and only one side of the wall was painted with a light purple. There was a painting of the scenery of a countryside hung on one of the white walls. It reminded her of her hometown. A bed, a black bookshelf, a closet and a desk. There is a shared toilet too. Well, at least she don't have to walk too far away.

After unpacking and arranging her stuff, Hyesun decided that she should get to know more of the family that she's staying with.

"Umm... Jimin?" She went to the kitchen to see the young girl wiping the basin area.

"Hm? Hyesun unnie?" Jimin turned to her.

"Brriiinng!" The oven sounded.

"Yes! It's done!" Jimin said to herself. She quickly put on a pair of oven mitts and opened the oven.

"Are you baking prune cake?" Hyesun recognized the aroma immediately.

"Yeah. How did you know?" Jimin poked the cake using a toothpick.

"I've tried making it a few times." Hyesun said and went next to Jimin to see the cake.

"Really? Unnie, how do you see if it's cooked?" Jimin asked while handing her the toothpick.

"If the toothpick doesn't have any sticky stuff on it, then it's done. Like yours here." Hyesun pushed the toothpick in and pulled it out.

"Could you be my first taster?" Jimin asked while taking a plate and a knife.

"Sure!"

Hyesun blew a little before taking a bite. Jimin was sitting beside her, anticipating.

"Omo! It's so nice! Come, you try too!" Hyesun said and fed Jimin a little.

"Hello?" It came from the front door. 

Another Splash: Kem Kaizen

28 June 2012 Thursday ~ 30 June 2012 Saturday

first day

went deep into the hilly areas filled with palm trees
there was a not so small but not that big
village looking military site
Kem Kaizen

As everyone gathered
introductions were made
a few coaches/trainers
a few familiar faces
others new

backpacks were searched quite thoroughly
someone brought something forbidden

everyone got punished

everyone laid on the ground
then turning left and right
until our hairs were filled with sands and stones

then we were told to waddle like ducks
and later
crawl(?) army style into the spiky nettings and muddy waters
then slide down into the lake of muddy looking water
seriously
they did have a slide made of cement

after we climbed out of the water
we were drenched in our JPAM uniforms
all muddy as well

then we had to take our backpacks and luggage
and walk up and down the steep roads to our dorms

skip skip

learned about the emergency siren
that was used during a war
there were 3 types

what to do
how to react
drop down  XD
place both hands over head
to protect it from harm
and cross both your legs
I have no idea why yet

then we were divided into maybe 10 groups?
one group has either 10 or 11 people
we were given a white cloth
to design our flag
I was in kiwi
we had the name dragon fruit but another group took it
then we had to think about the vision, mission and our goal

the siren suddenly went off
everyone rushed to get a spot
but
out of 110 students
only 12 survived
others were caught as hostages
and forced to lie down on the road with their hands on their heads
I got caught as well
after getting lectured in that position
our arms were sore and the sun had burnt the surface of our elbows

skip skip

at night
had presentations by group
about the flag that we drew
and its meanings
and the vision mission
and goals

then after 12 night
we were told to blindfold ourselves
and later lead to somewhere
and asked to sit down
as much as I want to experience the real thing
I was tired
and dozed off at a point

after maybe an hour?
I seriously don't know how long we were blindfolded
then we were asked to take it off
I was sitting inside an empty room
the coach said that it was a place to take cover during an attack?

he then explained
imagine if you were suddenly caught and brought to a certain place
you were knocked out and tied up
when you wake up
your vision is still blurry
like when you were blindfolded
what are you suppose to do?
steady yourself and learn to keep calm
examine where you are
only then you decide what to do

after that we were lead to the gathering place
we were told to lie down
closing our eyes with the same cloth

when everyone was back
we were led to another area
the coach said that we are going to climb the mountain
alone
at night
with no torchlight whatsoever
only a rope will be guiding us

one person at a time
we waited
some slept
some chatted away
some meditate
some just sat there and kept quiet

it was already about an hour or more
I went in
the climb was seriously steep
and I slipped a few times
but I grabbed the rope really tightly
cause
seriously
I can't see much and I don't like climbing mountains AT NIGHT ALONE

climbed up
climbed down
reached checkpoint
and slept soundly
on the cold concrete floor

when we woke up
it was about 6 o'clock in the morning
our legs ached so badly that we had to help each other

skip skip

gaming session
not meaning the innocent fun one
but the thrilling one
like in the army
with swinging tires, Tarzan swings, rocking bridge, ropes, monkey bars, floating on a wooden box thingy, bridge again, jumping on tires, putting mud on your face
yeah, we did half of it
and continued it the next day because it was late

skip skip

had a face mask session
using mud from the lake
went hiking
with the face mask hardening
pretty scary at some slopes cause there was no rope whatsoever
saw leeches
reached a rocky area or peak
got to see a scenery at a very very very very high place
then walked back down

continued the gaming thing from the day before

skip skip

got blind folded again and placed at somewhere and sat there for a few hours
at night
tired
slept unconsciously
while in a sitting position

skip skip

do morning exercise
pumping, star jumps
too exhausted
yet we were told to do more

some continued
others stood there trying to ignore
another bunch gave up and went into the lake
for an early swim
I was in the lake
and my shoulder bone ached after awhile
looks like it's not healed since a few months ago

anyway
we got out after being called
got a lecture
then had to do another gaming session
with another set of army games
climbing tires
I got scared and couldn't get down
I was going to cry already
seriously
heights and adrenaline
are not my thing
then we had to climb the nets
I tried to do it quickly
and got my friend calling me to be careful and slow down
I was shaking like crazy
but in the end
yeah, I got through it

skip skip

closing ceremony
many many girls cried
I was okay at first
but since my friends were crying waterfalls
my tears were starting to run around the eyeballs
I didn't cry out thou
yeah for me
I guess?
the boys were just standing there
most of them were just looking at us like
what's going on? why do you have to cry? are we in the right place?
yeah, the whole scene was just so funny

Had lunch

photo session

went back home
bus was old and not very nice
but since we were so tired
we slept the whole way

3 days 2 nights
got tortured
but
we've learned a lot
one way or another

:)

Hyesun

It's a new chapter in Hyesun's life as she step into her university life~

1. The First Step (1)
2. The First Step (2)
3. The First Step (3)
4. Meeting 'The New Family' (1)
5. Meeting 'The New Family' (2)
6. First Day In Uni (1)
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