Appreciate little things

Flood plains of Mekong River

I'm finally back to Sunny Island Singapore after 16 days at a land-lock, filled with insects, hot and dusty Cambodia. It sure feels good to be back home and I can't help feeling happy over small little things I have back home right now, like being able to wash my clothes using a washing machine. The exuberance I felt yesterday when the toilet bowl at Changi Airport flushes automatically was totally epic. I've never felt joy over toilet bowls before. In fact upon reaching my guest house at Phnom Pehn for R&R after 12 days of OCIP life in Prey Veng, seeing a toilet bowl itself brings enough joy. Also, seeing a bunch of girls jumping about laughing happily over bath tubs at our hotel in Siem Reap is enough to make anyone think we were mad. (the Bellboy who were unloading our luggages probably thought so)

Still in the process of sorting out photos before I will upload more. I don't think one post will do justice to my trip so I need time to reflect and consider how I should blog about my experiences in Cambodia.

To sum it up in one sentence, I went to Cambodia not expecting anything and just ready to embrace the hardy lifestyle and enjoy my time there and just go home with an experience, rather, I left Cambodia feeling richly blessed yet carry with me a heavier heart.

I still can't exactly get over with leaving so many of the kids not knowing if I will ever go back to visit them again, especially when they specifically told me this," Sister we hope to see you again! I miss you sister." I was already mentally and emotionally prepared for this but when I actually witness for myself the gift we have in making them smile and laugh, how they actually look up to us and the power of bonds, & seeing my Srey Neang cry because we are leaving, its just no longer feel right to think that this is the last time I will ever visit the orphanage...

Srey Neang is one Cambodian girl that will be remembered by me forever I hope. She is an inspiration for a 13 year old... 

I'll pen all my experiences down in details again, for now, I need a break and just enjoy Singapore. (: