Why Im Leaving AFF..

Hello everyone,

So this is an entry explaining why Ive stopped writing. Other than the fact that I dont have any good plots lined up,the main reason is because in almost a week,I will be moving to Korea. Im going to be studying the language for nine months before joining university in the fall. Ive been trying for this for two years and today I received my visa and Im ecstatic. This was my dream and now its being fulfilled. I dont think saying stuff like "Oh she has awesome luck" makes sense because I worked for this. Days and nights,I worked hard so that I could get into a good Korean university.

In order to study a language and become fluent in it,one must completely immerse themselves into the culture of the said country. Otherwise,there's really no point to it. Thats why I plan on abadoning English completely unless I have to use it in interactions with friends and families. I think if I continue writing,I'll just be studying Korean half-heartedly and I dont want that. I promise I'll work really hard and keep all of you in mind.

I know most of you are upset to see me go and get no more updates from me and to be honest,Im also going to miss everyone's overwhelming support. In the past two years Ive grown alot and its safe to say,you guys have played a very important role in shaping the person I am at this very moment. Two years ago,when everything in my life was falling apart,I could have never imagined that one day I'd be going to Korea and having a new life. And I so desperately needed to start over. Today,as I was returning home with my visa,I realized I was on the same road where in  October 2010,I had cried all the way home because my exboyfriend had been flaunting another girl infront of me and he refused to even talk to me..as if I was invisible. I felt so miserable but then today.I was smiling and happy and you know? Those little things we worry about..they dont matter. They arent the end of the world. All those problems that look so big to you now...with time...they turn into something insignificant and you cant help but smile at how silly you were back then. Remember...even if you fall,it doesnt mean the road is over. You will have to find within yourself the will to survive because no one will do that for you.There were times I doubted my dreams would ever come true but at that moment,I'd always remember my friends words "Once you take your eyes off the dream,you only see the obstacles".

Dreaming,Ive learnt so much of this phenomenon from that Jung Yunho who inspired me to pursue my dreams and not give up just because everyone doubts you. There are so many things that he has said that have touched my heart and given me the strength and courage to pick myself up,dust myself off and carry on. Life is hard,thats just how it is but if you let your insecurities and your past damage you then you'll never be able to move forward. Its okay to be sad..but its important to be happy. Good things happen if you think positively. I dont know,if I'll get a chance to see Yunho,even from a distance,but,you know sometimes, just the fact that we're under the same sky,breathing the same air,maybe even laughing or crying at the same time...it makes me smile because he exists in a world where I am aswell. We exist together.

“Treasure and feel the importance of every single thing that happens.” ~Jung Yunho

“Compared to a 100 dreams, I think it is better to have a 1000 dreams!" ~ Jung Yunho

As a promise to my friend xxmizzxx,I will continue to post blogs about my life here so if you want then just check those out. Maybe I'll write oneshots if I get too lonely but I cant say anything for sure. I really want to thank all of you for standing by me and enjoying my work. I hope to see you all one day when I finally launch a book and you guys come to the book signing <3 That would be something huh? Haha! I leave this site with a bitter-sweet feeling. I hate to say goodbye but then,I have a chance to say alot of "Hello's" as well. With a heavy heart,I bid you all farewell...and Light Up My World will be my last story here.

Thankyou. I truly treasure all of you.

Hera.

PS: No,I wont be deleting my account here,you all can PM and wall me anytime,I'll check everyday. =]

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b2stie #1
I'm glad you realized it. Just like Jaebeom had said, half of the people around him isn't using the fullest of their potential. Success is about handwork and managing time. You know, I'm glad for you. I screwed up so much, wishing I can refix everything, but I needed to realize that it was the past. I still have my future, and if I desperately do want it, I'll do anything for it. you're a pretty amazing writer, glad to came across your story haha but now, good luck to you friend. Cause where your standing now doesn't determine where you're gonna be at, but where you have to start. And you're looking good. Don't go so far to forget why you went so far. Good luck. Hwaiting! :)
SoulRugger #2
Its mixed feelings but I'm mostly glad that you're pursuing what you wanted 100%.

Good luck, my dear.
ruiseu
#3
omg author-nim!!!! i know i should be sad that you're leaving and all, but truthfully, i'm so happy for you!!!! i know you'll do good in Korea. I don't want to be selfish, so I guess I could live in AFF without your stories? lol. but really, hope I could hear from you time to time. You're my favorite author here in AFF. I'll pray for you, and I'll pray that someday you'll meet our Yunnie there. There's a slight possibility and well.. who knows? You're in the same country. I think it's much easier already.

Author-nim! don't forget us, okay? D; And yeah.. you know what? I'm inspired already. I get to see someone taking one step in fulfilling their dreams, and it's so heartwarming, esp. if that dream is the same as mine. Makes me think, 'Hey, she made it, so why can't I?' You inspire me, author nim! And I wish you luck in everything you do!! Saranghae!! We'll miss you so bad <3
wilnikki
#4
i'm so happy for you! your dreams are finally coming true. I wish you have a good life there.. and please do post blogs, i'll keep updated.. please tell us you adventures there..i hope you don't experience difficulties and if yo do, we your friends at AFF will be here for you..=) COngrats..=)
yjch5496 #5
you made me cry... i'm crying! ^^
anywaay
I'm so happy that people can actually make their dreams true.. I wish I had the same will as you do, and just go back to Korea
however
I'm telling you now, that you will have a lot of obstacles in the way, but if you stay true to yourself everything will be alright. Korean society will treat you harsh but just keep your head high and don't ever let them influence on you.
i can see that you are a good girl, you are not naive and that's good.
I'm very happy for you, I won't lie, I WILL miss your stories but I know that you will accomplish your goals, and that's what matters.
Me Jung Yearin wish you a good and a happy life for you. I know you will get to see Yunnie and that will be great! ^^
and this is not goodbye! because from time to time I'll leave so messages!!
FIGHTING!!
AyGirl
#6
Actually just now I was going to cry, thinking that the author that I admire the most on this site is going to leave us, even if I have accepted your decision, I was still really sad. But after reading this I can say: You did well! You worked hard for your dream go and achieve it! I wish you good luck and have a good and memorable experience in Korea. I hope you will find your Yunnie. From reading and understanding your fic, your comments and all I got to know the beautiful, deep and funny person that's behind those words. Even If I am going to miss you so much and even If I didn't have to get to know you well 'cause I am not a lot on the site I am really sad but who knows? Maybe I will be able to meet you in real life some day. And if you are going to release a book I will buy it surely^^
I am not good in goodbyes but I wish you the best for a bright and happy future. Again FIGHTING! You deserved it!
Shawol_Love
#7
I am going to miss you SO much! I am very happy to see you pursuing your dreams and moving to a new place to fully immerse yourself into a new environment and to help educate yourself with the country's culture and language. That's brave of you :)

I am so happy for you and I'm glad that your efforts have not gone to waste. Good luck on your travels, new experiences and of course, your future. I look forward to your future blog posts xD

Thank you for blessing us with your writing and teaching us some valuable lessons with your writing.

Congratulations and Good Luck, Hera~!!

P.S. I may not know you personally, but I'm proud of you :D
Exotic_Cassie #8
Good luck wish the best
OliZsUmmErZ
#9
Omo....!!! I log into AFF after long time and rlthis is what i'm greeted with?!! One of my favourite authors gone.... T_T Aaahh! my heart.
*sniff sniff* For the sake o your happiness,, Good luck for your future Who am i to stop you from following your dreams? You deserved them. Congratulations! ;)
Hope you'll get to meet your Yunnie there.. You are a thousand steps closer to him now ;D
HWAITING!!!!!!!!! ~_^
ZaraJung62 #10
All your hardwork finally paid off.
Have fun okay with the new journey.
Surely you will have a chance to see him when now you both are breathing in the same air.
I wish you well and i'll miss all your good fics and writings dear ;))))
Enjoy with your stay and study well.
aegyoJellyprincess #11
congratulations~~!!
and hwaiting!!!
thank you~~ for your wonderful stories ^^
will always be checking out for your updates~ <3
sese91 #12
first of all, i am happy that you could make your dream come true. i am happy for you that your hard work paid out in the end. tbh i am really sad at the other side,because i really really love your stories and your writing skills. they inspored me a lot,thank you ^^ i wish you all the best in korea. i hope that everything turns out the way you want. enjoy yoir stay there to the fullest and thank you so much for all of these amazing stories,thank you so much <3
wonsukui
#13
I'm so happy for you :') Take good care of yourself too!
열심히 해 주세요! Jung Yunho taught me that when I first came to know about DBSK's existence ;) Good luck to you too in your future to come! It has been a really great time reading your stories and always always looking forward to you posting up new chapters, but of course, I got to stop that now since you're leaving :'( I will miss you greatly!
HaleyChu
#14
You earn a scholarship? Omg this is so amazing. Wish you all the best