The Light We Give.

Tuesday, January 8, 2008

time really flies. a moment ago 30 odd flustered students are panicking on programs fully packed for them in their schedules. logistics, programming, fund-raising, administrating and bonding. the next thing this pack of freshies are already off in Cambodia.

yes, that was us.
30 youngster fully charged but not knowing what to expect.

we never realised how bad the language barrier was.
never thought how hard it was for us to get adapted.
never imagined that things and cultures would be so different.
we did not expect the unexpected.
but we overcome the language barrier minimally
thought of ways to adapt to the new surroundings
accepted the new cultures.
and best of all, we embraced the unexpected together.

for instance, we did not expect to fall sick there. but almost all of us did. and it was really a horrific encounter to fall ill when we're out of our comfort zone. when we don't have the convenient clinics just right below our blocks or down the next street. this. made me learn that humans bond the strongest and fastest under unexpected circumstances. care and concern was reached out to all who fell sick. including me. so i'd like to thank everyone. everyone who went to this trip together. all that contributed into making MissionOPIC possible. just all who make up the very playful bunch of ocip students. because you guys had been incredible. and to the teachers too! for all their care, concern and unduly worrying for us =x. haha. especially Ms Lim who took care of sooo many of the sick patients ((:

some other of my favourites =p

all of our hard work! ((:

things that occur once in a life time.

smiles that made the stars twinkle at night

a team so fabulous.

and that's you guys alright (:

and we know. all was made worthwhile.
just in exchange for those smiles (:

i love ya MissionOPIC! =D

Labels: Michelle

reflected at 11:16 PM