I've been thinking about how I want to blog down my ocip trip to Cambodia, but decided against a proper format. So here goes nothing! Utter randomness. =D
I must admit...I embarked on the trip with both idealistic ambitions and some disappointment. The first day or so really passed by ultra slowly for me..to the point that I wanted to come back home. But after settling down in BBLC, let's just say that I wish we could stretch the 12 days much,
much longer.
I've learnt so much there, both
from my students, and
about my students. Not to mention, my own dearest Cam'On teammates, about Cambodia, and also about myself. To call the trip an eye-opener just doesn't do justice to my experiences. It's just so, so much
more.
I miss Cambodia so much, I wanna just fly over there now and go to BBLC. I miss some of my students so much, I wish they were here with me. Especially the darling I call my little cambodian sister. =)
Although we had conflicts during our time there, some skirmishes here and there, I'm glad the 14 of us came out of it wiser, more tolerant, and understanding of one another. The friendships forged on this ocip, whether within Cam'On or with the cambodians, is something I will forever cherish and hold close to my heart. Thank you so much everyone, for the pure happiness that filled me during our time spent together. =)
I think Cambodia is one of the countries I really love. I am definitely going back there, no matter what. First stop on my list? BBLC. And first person I want to see? Lyny. =)
It's so ironic that the person I became closest to over there wasn't from my morning session class. And I never expected us to have so much in common. We both have big dreams haha. Similar dreams. =) I really miss her, my dear diplomat. Lol. And I'm so touched that she couldn't hold back her tears on farewell day, when she's never one prone to tearful farewells. *misses*
As for Cam'On..I just really wanna thank you guys for the fantastic memories we've forged together as a team. I've seen some pretty wonderful sides to people, and I'm so glad that I got the opportunity to know all of you better. Sometimes, first impressions just can't be counted. Lol. And thank you all for the care and concern over my "little monthly problem" haha! I'm really very touched, to the point of amused irritation at not being allowed to even carry my own bag. =p
But really, I love all of you, girls and
guys SREYS. =D Let's not lose contact, at least for awhile more okays? I know it takes effort, and maybe I'm just the kind who doesn't know how to let go, but I really want Cam'On to stay this way. =)
This entry has been uber random la. I think I didn't even cover the main points of the trip haha. But the next few entries may contain greater details! Can't wait to get my hands on our many GIGABYTES of photos and videos. =D
I miss...
Our time in BBLC with the students.
Our trips to Pol market with them.
The rides on their bicycles and motorbikes.
Toffee.
The hilarious roadbuilders and all the gay shots we took.
KTV session at zitta's house.
Sloshing around in the mud whenever it rained.
Stepping around "black gold".
The happiness at having
"lor bak" for our meals. =D
Our trips to siem reap town and phnom penh.
Facilitation sessions.
Chionging into the supermarket like some deprived maniacs lol.
Crazy bridging sessions, anytime, anywhere.
The "toilet drinking game". =p
Blue Pumpkin.
Bargaining like mad during shopping.
Freaking out over pervertic spiders and huge insects and Bobby the gecko.
The sunset, rainbow, starlit nightsky, fireflies.
That's a very long, but incomplete, list.
Above all, I miss everyone, and every single memory. Thank you for bringing happiness to my life once again, after last december.
Loves. =) 
