Growing up I never wore a size 2 or 4 in pants. I wasn't small but I wasn't big either. I grew up accepting my body for what it was. Being half Korean and half European has opened my eyes immensely since I have been in Korea. Although I am not fat at all I have been told I am in Korea.. Straight to my face. At first I was in shock because in America, it would be considered exceptionally rude to say to someone... But in Korea the people are more blunt. They don't mean to hurt your feelings.. But it does.. Especially when your not used to it. I have struggled with diet and exercise since I have been here and try to live up to their culture and standards of being "skinny", but it wont happen. Im not skinny, i never will be and I don't want to be. I just want to be ME and be healthy and happy. Now when someone says something i just brush it off and ignore the comments. Nothing against Korean people, they are lovely people and care a lot in fact. It is just a cultural thing. I have realized that I am beautiful the way God me. He made every single person different. Every one of us are unique. Its really amazing actually. I am so happy that when I wake up in the morning although I might not feel the most pretty... I am healthy and I have all my limbs and I can go through the day. Instead of complaining from now on.. I want to be thankful to God! I thank God for my hips: for one day they will hold the child I will love. I thank God for my legs: for letting me walk and run effortlessly. I thank God for my arms: to hug and care for those in need. I thank God for everything in my life.