November 2006

Maknae,

I left for college and then this? Wow! Should I come home and just look after my sisters? Shinhye is in a standoff with mom and dad while you are in love?! With a guy you met in summer camp and you exchange letters with? Yes my dear maknae that is love you are experiencing….because how else will I explain the things you mentioned you were feeling and by how you wrote it, I think I’m right. You are young Joohyun, and a lot is still in store for you. Breathe. Like someone. Love someone. Dream. It’s normal. It’s okay. And well yes in a way feel guilty if you think you had a hand on why they broke up because first and foremost you are his friend and as a friend, no matter how hurt you are with the situation, you support them through and through. People need to make bad decisions to arrive to the right one. Don’t fret love is beautiful. And It’s weird that I’m writing on a paper instead of our regular chat and email. Stone age.

Congratulations on your Piano achievement test! You have always been good with it, I think you learned to play the keys even before you started walking. I should know. I took care of you. I have always known you will excel so don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. Not even eomma and appa. I’m sorry to be putting the burden in you, I think Shinhye feels the same too. We have disappointed them simultaneously and so that leaves you. I have a feeling that a lot of not so nice things will happen