Dreaming of Dreams

by Kim Sang Hee

Kim Sang Hee is 23 year old Korean girl born in a poor family in the countryside of South Korea. With her hard work she managed to conquer things she never knew that could be possible, allowing her to move to her own apartment in Seoul. When she receives a new project her whole life story is going to change.

I felt the soft sunbeams, which were announcing the first day of spring, burning my eyes. I opened them slowly. Because of the light I couldn't see anything for the first 5 seconds. When I got to finally see what was surrounding me I smiled. It was the usual sight of every morning: at my right there was a big window with half opened blinds, that allowed the sun cherish me every morning; on the sides of my bed I had two fluffy white carpets, oh boy, how I love to lie on there while talking on the phone or even just roaming around on web; on the wall in front of me I had a piece of furniture supporting my plasma and my huge sound system (damn, I never thought not even once that one day I could own any of this stuff, my poor days are gone); on the left wall I had a desk where my laptop and my graphic tablet were, as well as my drawing material. I still had some crumpled sheets and some pencils that I left on the desk because of yesterday's work; at the corner of that same wall I had a hot pink bean bag with some pillows on it; at both of my sides there were two night tables, one on each side. The first one was holding some books and my heart shaped digital alarm clock, as well as my iPhone. The second one was holding some of my jewelry, body lotions, perfumes and all that girly stuff; and then there was me , lying on my black leather king sized bed, with my head drown in the pillows, covered with my fresh white blankets, while trying to mentalize myself I have to get my ass off of my comfy nest. I was so blessed that I became able to live my dream life, even though I worked my butt off in order to conquer what I wanted.

I got off bed and walked to the window, slowly opening the barely opened blinds. I stared at the view. What an incredible view. From this wonderful place I could see the Han River, "I love this sight", I thought to myself. It was 7:30 in the morning but I already could watch people and cars passing by in a hurry to their work. Yes, this city was alive. My thoughts were interrupted by my alarm clock. Surprisingly I woke up by myself some minutes before my beloved (not) clock started calling for attention. I shut it down and walked to the kitchen bare feet, grabbing a cup of milk, drinking it in few gulps. I rushed to the bathroom and took a fast shower, I had to meet a client at 8:30.

I putted on some skinny jeans, and wore a black blouse with a beautiful neckline. I tied my pink dyed hair in a ponytail and done my daily makeup, a perfect cat eye eyeliner with some mascara. I didn't use it because I was some superficial gossip girl, it just became a habit along the years, I started using it since I was a teen, and I still like it. I putted my black Louboutin high heels on as well as my gold Casio watch, grabbed my studded bag and my portfolio and left home.

When I closed the building door I looked at the sky and took a deep breath, smelling the scent of a good day coming. Yeah, I was in a good mood. Good morning world, good morning Seoul, I am the 23 year old girl who accomplished her dream. I am Kim Sang Hee.