Every day, as head student editor, I text message my co-reporters several times for various things. But sometimes, when I try to text my reporters, I dial the wrong number by mistake. Then, I am a little surprised to see what unexpected numbers I still have in my phonebook. The numbers remind me of people who were close to me in the past but who nowadays, I seldom keep in touch with:  Friends who are performing their  military service, my cousin who I only see  on national holidays and fellow students from my high school days. When their names suddenly appear before me, I am naturally reminded of my precious memories with them.
I have a cousin who lives in Australia, so I went there to see her last winter vacation. She really welcomed me because of her lonely and tough life there. We went shopping, made Korean food and talked a lot more than when we were in Korea. It was a wonderful time, and when the day came to leave, we both were very sad. As soon as I came back to Korea, I e-mailed her, and chatted with her by Internet Phone. But soon life became busy because of the new semester and soon we started talking less and less until eventually I stopped calling altogether.  Several months passed, then, finally Chuseok, one of the biggest national holidays, came. I could see my relatives and talked with them but I could not do that with her. I felt really sorry for her, and missed her. Before she left for Australia, at least, we could see each other on holidays, even if only just once a year. However, now, we do not even have that chance, I worried about her Chuseok overseas.
How about your case? In your phonebook, is there anyone that you have not been calling for a while even though you miss them? I know it is quite awkward to call or text suddenly, out of the blue. In spite of that, we know that we still miss them and hope they are good. So, why not try to give them your heart and love before it is too late? Surely, they would welcome you and then, your mind will be filled with happiness. Lastly, I would like to say hello to all the people that I love. How are you? I am fine, and I miss you a lot.
 
By Lee Ji-woo, Head Student Editor
#300 Desk Column
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