a.Based on your experience in the many activities we organised in Cambodia, what would be a highlight(s) for you? Why? Please elaborate
There are many experience in Cambodia with my beloved team members and teachers. Firstly, it will definitely be the first interaction with the children in Hope village. We are told to play board games with the children and all of us were already very tired after the long journey from phomn pheng. However, all of us had showed a very good team spirit by using all our heart and soul to play games with the children. No doubts we enjoyed playing with the children. Even though it was the first time communicate with them and i realise that they somehow can really communicate well and they were very serious and into the game. And that will definitely make my day.
Secondly, it will be the time when we first went to the worksite to build the house. The transportation that we took was a lorry and it was filled with all the materials that we were needed to built the house. That was the first time i sat in a lorry without much space left for my legs and the air there was really dusty even with a mask. The moment i reached there, i feel so strange because it really just look like a jungle to me and there were alot of question marks appearing in my mind like how possible would anyone could live in the condition like that. It was really an eye-opener for me. The houses there are very small and they do not even have proper sanitation. The living condition is bad and heard my team members who had gone to distribute the soap to the villagers that most of the villagers have gum problems and majority of them do not know how to use the soap to wash up.
Thirdly, it will be the experience of building the house. Personally, it was the first time for me to hammer a nail on a bamboo and i can assure everyone that it is not an easy job. The first nail i took about 10 to 15 mins to hammer into a bamboo. It was tough as all of us tend to hammer onto our fingers instead of the nail. HAHA. but eventually we did make it to the end and i feel so proud of myself. now hammering a nail is no longer a problem to me. The experience of building a house is so valuable and meaningful.
b. Were there learning points during your trip? What have you learnt? About yourself, your fellow expedition mate, Cambodia, orphans, etc.
1.Punctuality - Due to the rule set by our beloved Mr ben, we learnt to be punctual throughout the whole trip. Punctuality is very important as it will make everything goes smoother and help the whole journey more enjoyable.
2. Teamwork - Nothing can be done withour teamwork. Teamwork is the most essential thing that make this expedition a success. We work as a team do as a team. Few examples of showing teamwork would be the cleaning up of our domitory, building a house for the ophanage's relative and for GUYS we even bathe as a team.
3. Courtesy - "Courtesy" is what i have learn from the children in hope village. They are very helpful and they always greet us or give us attention whenever we are free and need their helps. Not even the children, the staff are also very helpful. For example, Sister Martina, she is a cook in hope village and our team was asked to cook a Nasi Lemak lunch for the children and without Sister Martina's help, i believe we would be able to cook it so successfully and the children really enjoyed the rice. i hope they could cook more of nasi lemak rice for the children. After they enjoyed the meal, they will politely say thank you to us. and i really feel so touched when all of them were finishing their HUGE bowl of rice.
4. Adaptability - In the foreign country, adaptability is very important. we need to adapt to the food, water and living condition. For me, i have learnt to adapt the heat in cambodia, the mosquitoes bites, sandflies bites and bathe without using showerhead. It is very different from singapore and it gives me more confidences in being more independent.
c. The theme of this expedition was 'Challenge your perspectives". Did this happen? Did you have a new insight? Or do you now have a new perspective?
Yes, Definitely. I personally did not come across many things but it did happen in Cambodia. The way they live in a room-size house and how the way the children in the village walk with their bare foots and the amount of poos on the ground and the material that they used to build a house. ALL THESE LITTLE SMALL THINGS have made me feel more curious about their living lifestyle. I hope i would have more chances to know them better and experience more new things that i have never come across with.
d. Call to action. Do you feel you have contributed at the expedition? Would there be future expeditions for you? What are your plans (related to community service). What does the future hold for you?
Yes, I feel i have contributed at this expedition but it would neve be enough for me to stop here. It would just the beginning of my new journey. Because few days in Hope village, i know it would make a great difference for the children. Besides building a house and distributing the soap to the village, i believe we can contribute more by constantly helping them or fulfilling their needs and wants. I would definitely lead a team by myself to help them even more. For now, i am waiting to be enlisted and maybe going for further studies in U. But it would not lessen my passion in helping them. First, i would begin in Singapore by teaching the young generations how to be more independent. Doing some charity works to help some non-profit organisations. If possible, i would constantly do CIP as it would make me more happy than ever.
CHEERS
KM
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
30th March 2010
a. Based on your experience in the many activities we organised in Cambodia, what would be a highlight(s) for you? Why? Please elaborate.
The highlight for me would be the day we distributed soaps to the villages. To me, that is the most horrible day. The sun is freaking hot, the kids running around us cause they are excited about our visit but it made us breathe in tons of sands which leads to uncomfortable breathing for the next 24 hrs, we just keep walking and couldn't see the end - literally, the endless road , countless animals - pigs, dogs, cows and even donkeys/horses....
It is the highlight because it is the most horrible day and also the most memorable day. Despite of all the above whining, we all managed to pull through it. No one complained in the process of 'walking'. We just keep telling each other that we'll be able to see the end soon, soon, soon, soon, soon....
On the soap distribution day, we also completed the house building. Seriously, towards the end, we didn't contribute as much cause it really requires SKILLS to saw the windows, the doors and tie the walls to keep it really in place. Well, after knowing our hammering skills and sawing skills, it's definitely not something that can be trusted to us. lol. nevertheless, i still feel the sense of achievement after the house is completed. It's like all the hard work finally ended and it's all worth it afterall! Now that i'm thinking back, i still feel good actually :)
b. Were there learning points during your trip? What have you learnt? About yourself, your fellow expedition mate, Cambodia, orphans, etc.
The first learning point that i want to share about is to be easily contended. It's really the only way to stay happy. Looking at the kids over at Hope Village, what they really have is not even half of what we own however, they are definitely happier than us. Thus, being easily contended is really something that needs to be learn slowly but surely.
The second learning point would be teamwork. I realised that in whatever situations we faced, teamwork matters the most. With everyone working together, we've managed to complete the house, make and distribute the soaps, organise the different activities for the kids at Hope Village and even let panying recover. All these are done by all of us, working together.
c. The theme of this expedition was 'Challenge your perspectives". Did this happen? Did you have a new insight? Or do you now have a new perspective?
After I'm back, I tend to appreciate little and minor things that others do for me. One of the simplest example would be i'm not that picky towards food anymore. This is because i keep having the mindset that the food i have is cooked by my dearest mama but the kids over at Hope Village.............. My perspective in life changed. Now, i keep telling myself to treasure whatever I have cause whatever that is viewed as insignificant may be very precious to others at some parts of the world.
d. Call to action. Do you feel you have contributed at the expedition? Would there be future expeditions for you? What are your plans (related to community service). What does the future hold for you?
I would love to go back to Hope Village again and I believe many of my fellow Cambodia trip friends would love it too. In the future, I really hope that I can organise and lead a team there so that I can share whatever i learned with a total new batch of people. Also, this will be difficult but imagine, how nice if all 20 of us go back there together once again! :)
I would like to thank all 17 of you who brought joy, fun and plenty of laughter throughout the whole 12 days. Most of us started out as strangers but now, i wouldn't say that we are best friends or close friends but I would see all 18 of us as a special group, having gone through the 12 days together and sharing this meaning experience. And of course, I would like to thank Mr Ben and Ms Lai for organising this trip, selecting the 18 of us and providing us with care and concern from before the trip, during the trip and after the trip. The reflections by them are very touching. So, thanks to all and I look forward to seeing half of the group for tmr's CIP :)
Love,
Jing Lin
The highlight for me would be the day we distributed soaps to the villages. To me, that is the most horrible day. The sun is freaking hot, the kids running around us cause they are excited about our visit but it made us breathe in tons of sands which leads to uncomfortable breathing for the next 24 hrs, we just keep walking and couldn't see the end - literally, the endless road , countless animals - pigs, dogs, cows and even donkeys/horses....
It is the highlight because it is the most horrible day and also the most memorable day. Despite of all the above whining, we all managed to pull through it. No one complained in the process of 'walking'. We just keep telling each other that we'll be able to see the end soon, soon, soon, soon, soon....
On the soap distribution day, we also completed the house building. Seriously, towards the end, we didn't contribute as much cause it really requires SKILLS to saw the windows, the doors and tie the walls to keep it really in place. Well, after knowing our hammering skills and sawing skills, it's definitely not something that can be trusted to us. lol. nevertheless, i still feel the sense of achievement after the house is completed. It's like all the hard work finally ended and it's all worth it afterall! Now that i'm thinking back, i still feel good actually :)
b. Were there learning points during your trip? What have you learnt? About yourself, your fellow expedition mate, Cambodia, orphans, etc.
The first learning point that i want to share about is to be easily contended. It's really the only way to stay happy. Looking at the kids over at Hope Village, what they really have is not even half of what we own however, they are definitely happier than us. Thus, being easily contended is really something that needs to be learn slowly but surely.
The second learning point would be teamwork. I realised that in whatever situations we faced, teamwork matters the most. With everyone working together, we've managed to complete the house, make and distribute the soaps, organise the different activities for the kids at Hope Village and even let panying recover. All these are done by all of us, working together.
c. The theme of this expedition was 'Challenge your perspectives". Did this happen? Did you have a new insight? Or do you now have a new perspective?
After I'm back, I tend to appreciate little and minor things that others do for me. One of the simplest example would be i'm not that picky towards food anymore. This is because i keep having the mindset that the food i have is cooked by my dearest mama but the kids over at Hope Village.............. My perspective in life changed. Now, i keep telling myself to treasure whatever I have cause whatever that is viewed as insignificant may be very precious to others at some parts of the world.
d. Call to action. Do you feel you have contributed at the expedition? Would there be future expeditions for you? What are your plans (related to community service). What does the future hold for you?
I would love to go back to Hope Village again and I believe many of my fellow Cambodia trip friends would love it too. In the future, I really hope that I can organise and lead a team there so that I can share whatever i learned with a total new batch of people. Also, this will be difficult but imagine, how nice if all 20 of us go back there together once again! :)
I would like to thank all 17 of you who brought joy, fun and plenty of laughter throughout the whole 12 days. Most of us started out as strangers but now, i wouldn't say that we are best friends or close friends but I would see all 18 of us as a special group, having gone through the 12 days together and sharing this meaning experience. And of course, I would like to thank Mr Ben and Ms Lai for organising this trip, selecting the 18 of us and providing us with care and concern from before the trip, during the trip and after the trip. The reflections by them are very touching. So, thanks to all and I look forward to seeing half of the group for tmr's CIP :)
Love,
Jing Lin
Monday, March 29, 2010
The Cambodia Experience
Hello! Jolie here. :) It has been days since I've last came back from Cambodia! How are ya all doing? Slacking? Working? Studying? hahaha.. back to the usual routine i guess. Well, I'm here to blog about my experience in Cambodia between 7th Mar- 18th Mar 2010. The unforgettable 12 days that i will carry with me throughout my entire life.
a. Based on your experience in the many activities we organised in Cambodia, what would be a highlight(s) for you? Why? Please elaborate.
It would definitely be the house building experience at one of the village in Prey Vang. This experience has left a great impact in me and has transformed me into a determined and tolerant person. Before i came for this Cambodia trip, i was always known as the "gu-niang", never had to do anything that's tedious; whine and complain whenever things get beyond my control. However, during the house building, i didn't whine that much as I've expected myself to be.. I think.. haha. Before the house building, i thought we would be constructing the house built with cement and bricks.. yup.. same thinking as the rest of my friends.. but when we reached the construction site, it was totally different from what i thought it would be. House built with palm leaves, bamboo sticks... amazing totally. In the process of constructing, we're split into teams, taking turns to nail and clean the bamboo sticks. For the first time in my life did i hammer so many nails. The cleaning of the bamboo sticks were tougher than the hammering of the nails.. However, everyone was very encouraging and determined, hence this has influenced me to not give up no matter how tired i was. In the end, we managed to complete constructing the house and handed it over to the house-owner who is one of the orphan's aunt. (: The entire house building process was tough, but we wouldn't be able to complete the house without the two local carpenters help. In addition, I would like to add on by saying that these two carpenters are full of patience and they would just let you try even though they can do a better job.
Another highlight would be the sitting in the lorry. This was my first time sitting in a lorry, cramping up with the rest of my expedition mates and not forgetting the dusty air. It was an eye-opener when i saw how dusty it was on the way to our house-building. White shirt to brown shirt, black hair to brown hair....well a great experience.
b. Were there learning points during your trip? What have you learnt? About yourself, your fellow expedition mate, Cambodia, orphans, etc.
During this trip, I've learnt how fortunate am I to have a family that cares about me, to be able to live in a civilised country like Singapore. My fellow expedition mates were all very friendly and caring. I'm so glad that I went with them for this trip and has made this trip a fruitful one. Cambodia is a beautiful place with captivating scenery, filled with cheerful and friendly people. The orphans in Hope Village are really adorable and independent. I've seen a small girl (around 4 years old? i think) bathing and washing her own clothes by herself, and helping another girl who is of her age in washing of her clothes. I must say they really can take good care of each other.
c. The theme of this expedition was 'Challenge your perspectives". Did this happen? Did you have a new insight? Or do you now have a new perspective?
This trip has really widen my perspective towards life. I've came to appreciate things better with the mindset that there are people out there who are less fortunate than me and yet they can still live their life happily. This trip has also helped me in understanding Cambodia better in terms of its history and culture.
Call to action. Do you feel you have contributed at the expedition? Would there be future expeditions for you? What are your plans (related to community service). What does the future hold for you?
I feel that I've contributed at the expedition and I hope that i can be a YEP leader in the future to lead a team for future expeditions to Cambodia. This trip has encouraged me to participate more in community service, to help those people in need.
This would be the end of my post-reflection!
Loves,
Jolie (:
a. Based on your experience in the many activities we organised in Cambodia, what would be a highlight(s) for you? Why? Please elaborate.
It would definitely be the house building experience at one of the village in Prey Vang. This experience has left a great impact in me and has transformed me into a determined and tolerant person. Before i came for this Cambodia trip, i was always known as the "gu-niang", never had to do anything that's tedious; whine and complain whenever things get beyond my control. However, during the house building, i didn't whine that much as I've expected myself to be.. I think.. haha. Before the house building, i thought we would be constructing the house built with cement and bricks.. yup.. same thinking as the rest of my friends.. but when we reached the construction site, it was totally different from what i thought it would be. House built with palm leaves, bamboo sticks... amazing totally. In the process of constructing, we're split into teams, taking turns to nail and clean the bamboo sticks. For the first time in my life did i hammer so many nails. The cleaning of the bamboo sticks were tougher than the hammering of the nails.. However, everyone was very encouraging and determined, hence this has influenced me to not give up no matter how tired i was. In the end, we managed to complete constructing the house and handed it over to the house-owner who is one of the orphan's aunt. (: The entire house building process was tough, but we wouldn't be able to complete the house without the two local carpenters help. In addition, I would like to add on by saying that these two carpenters are full of patience and they would just let you try even though they can do a better job.
Another highlight would be the sitting in the lorry. This was my first time sitting in a lorry, cramping up with the rest of my expedition mates and not forgetting the dusty air. It was an eye-opener when i saw how dusty it was on the way to our house-building. White shirt to brown shirt, black hair to brown hair....well a great experience.
b. Were there learning points during your trip? What have you learnt? About yourself, your fellow expedition mate, Cambodia, orphans, etc.
During this trip, I've learnt how fortunate am I to have a family that cares about me, to be able to live in a civilised country like Singapore. My fellow expedition mates were all very friendly and caring. I'm so glad that I went with them for this trip and has made this trip a fruitful one. Cambodia is a beautiful place with captivating scenery, filled with cheerful and friendly people. The orphans in Hope Village are really adorable and independent. I've seen a small girl (around 4 years old? i think) bathing and washing her own clothes by herself, and helping another girl who is of her age in washing of her clothes. I must say they really can take good care of each other.
c. The theme of this expedition was 'Challenge your perspectives". Did this happen? Did you have a new insight? Or do you now have a new perspective?
This trip has really widen my perspective towards life. I've came to appreciate things better with the mindset that there are people out there who are less fortunate than me and yet they can still live their life happily. This trip has also helped me in understanding Cambodia better in terms of its history and culture.
Call to action. Do you feel you have contributed at the expedition? Would there be future expeditions for you? What are your plans (related to community service). What does the future hold for you?
I feel that I've contributed at the expedition and I hope that i can be a YEP leader in the future to lead a team for future expeditions to Cambodia. This trip has encouraged me to participate more in community service, to help those people in need.
This would be the end of my post-reflection!
Loves,
Jolie (:
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Frankly Speaking.
Hello. Tiff was left behind at Terminal 1 earlier this morning. HAHA. Nobody offered to bring an extra luggage to put me in. Hmm. But nvm, I'm expecting a trolley-full of presents upon their return and pictures with me photoshop-ed inside.
Anyway, I shall also do some reflections I think but mine is abit more special la hor. HAHA! Dont need to follow the questions.
Indeed I was devastated when the doc said I was unfit for the Cambodia Trip. Having been through everything. The interview where a few of my friends didn't make it through, leaving only me and Jolie in our class usual clique of friends. Nonetheless, both of us were very excited about the trip, discussing about what we will be doing there and how many more days till the departure. The first briefing, the booth duty, the vaccinations, the preparations for the nasi lemak, the pre-departure briefing, I've all gone through it. In the end, I was only part of it. Not in it.
I'm disappointed cos I've been looking forward to sharing rooms with my 2 besties, limhuiwen and jolielee. Looking forward for everything, making nasi lemak, playing with the kids there, sight-seeing, building that house, making soap and distributing them, experiencing bus break-downs (hope there will not be!) and many many more. I guess I'm deprived of all these now.
I ever did harbor the thought of not telling mr ben and ms lai about the heart palpitations, at least I will still be able to go for the trip and wait till when I'm back for the further checks. But after some serious considerations, though it was tough, I've decided to tell them about the condition instead because I guess I can't be so selfish. Going on the trip, knowing that I might not be well very often during the trip and thus affecting everyone, the whole group. I will be having fun but at the expense of 20 others.
I know I'll still be able to go on other trips like this in the future but the people, the companion, the whole fun going along will be different. This is an opportunity, too good that I've missed.
But still, HAVE A SAFE TRIP EVERYONE!! I will be waiting for ur return, with my stuffs of cos. :D and also! the stories that you people will be sharing with me! :)
Anyway, I shall also do some reflections I think but mine is abit more special la hor. HAHA! Dont need to follow the questions.
Indeed I was devastated when the doc said I was unfit for the Cambodia Trip. Having been through everything. The interview where a few of my friends didn't make it through, leaving only me and Jolie in our class usual clique of friends. Nonetheless, both of us were very excited about the trip, discussing about what we will be doing there and how many more days till the departure. The first briefing, the booth duty, the vaccinations, the preparations for the nasi lemak, the pre-departure briefing, I've all gone through it. In the end, I was only part of it. Not in it.
I'm disappointed cos I've been looking forward to sharing rooms with my 2 besties, limhuiwen and jolielee. Looking forward for everything, making nasi lemak, playing with the kids there, sight-seeing, building that house, making soap and distributing them, experiencing bus break-downs (hope there will not be!) and many many more. I guess I'm deprived of all these now.
I ever did harbor the thought of not telling mr ben and ms lai about the heart palpitations, at least I will still be able to go for the trip and wait till when I'm back for the further checks. But after some serious considerations, though it was tough, I've decided to tell them about the condition instead because I guess I can't be so selfish. Going on the trip, knowing that I might not be well very often during the trip and thus affecting everyone, the whole group. I will be having fun but at the expense of 20 others.
I know I'll still be able to go on other trips like this in the future but the people, the companion, the whole fun going along will be different. This is an opportunity, too good that I've missed.
But still, HAVE A SAFE TRIP EVERYONE!! I will be waiting for ur return, with my stuffs of cos. :D and also! the stories that you people will be sharing with me! :)
hi, it's me again, the team leader
now i am going to do my reflection=D
1. Going to Cambodia, and on a personal level, what do you hope to achieve? (Give at least three different objectives)
First objective would be giving happiness to the cambodia kids. i would use up all my energy to entertain them. No matter how tired i am, i would still smile and joke with them. TO LET THEM FEEL MY LOVE. AND I ALSO PROMISE TIFF, I WOULD COOK THE MOST DELICIOUS NASI LEMAK RICE TO THEM. haha although i m a cook chef's son, but honestly speaking i didnt have a chance to cook rice by myself.
THUS, my second objective is to learn cooking in cambodia. The cooking experience will make me feel more like chef's son. HAHA and i need to cook the most delicious nasi rice! i promise. LEARNING NEW THINGS is part of life=D yeah
LAST but not least, i would want to know more about their culture so that i can understand the kids more and easier for me to communicate with them. i hope this would benefits me in my future. SO that next time if i ever going to cambodia again to do CIP, i would do it better and more experience!
On my own, have I made a concerted effort to find out more about Cambodia? Its geography, history, culture, politics, economy? What can I do about it?
On my personally level, it really bad to say that, but i didnt really research on their history or culture. but i did heard my stories about cambodia( maybe next time i can share with everyone=D) Basically, it is about their history, safety and living conditions. i hope this information can help me in adopting the new environment and be more prepared. what i know is that they spend on US dollars, and yeah this is my first time spending US DOLLARS and is NOT IN US, HAHA. i hope through this trip i can learn more about their everything.
What are your fears going on this trip? Elaborate
I personally feel no fear but i do worry about sam and JL, cause i scare they cannot adopt the food there and as their friend i need to take good care of them. I hope they would take good care of themselves before taking care of the kids( HAHA JOKING). And i hope this would be a memorable trip for us and get us more bonded. NO CONFLICTS and NO FIGHTING! I do fear about the weather because according to sam, its hotter than singapore and i m those who really like to sweat, so now i introduce a brand called TEMPO, a brand of tissue paper, good quality and it would really help me in overcoming the heat. haha other than that, i dont think i have any more fears.
eh no suggestions for the trip yet. anyway. BON VOYAGE EVERYONE
LETS DUN CARE ABOUT EVERYTHING AND ENJOY!!! =D
LOVES
KAMING!!! (team leader)
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Reflection before the trip
HELLO! Jolie here! Updating the blog on my reflection before the cambodia trip. Well, it's approximately 5 hours more to meet the rest of my fellow friends and teachers @ Changi airport for check-in to cambodia! I'm feeling quite sad cause tiff's not going for the trip, however it will still be an experience for me..and i'm excited as well. (:
And so.. before the cambodia trip.. some questions which i would need to reflect on would be:
1. Going to Cambodia, and on a personal level, what do you hope to achieve? (Give at least three different objectives)
This trip is my very 1st trip which i'm going not for holidays but for a meaningful reason to help the people who is in need. I would want to understand more about the Cambodia's culture, bring joy to the children/people over there. Knowing that the living conditions in Cambodia would be quite tough, i would like to take this opportunity to challenge myself and to be more tolerant. Also, i would hope to be a more independent, appreciative; not taking things for granted and also to widen my perspective towards life.
2. On my own, have I made a concerted effort to find out more about Cambodia? Its geography, history, culture, politics, economy? What can I do about it?
Haha. Honestly, i didn't really do much effort in knowing more about Cambodia. From what i've known about Cambodia in a nut shell would be: In terms of politics and economy, the country is quite corrupted, there's a drastic gap between the poor and the rich people. As for culture, most people over there are buddhist? IF i remembered correctly. haha.. Well.. guess i would be able to know and understand more about Cambodia after this trip. (:
3. What are your fears going on this trip? Elaborate
HAHA. this is a good question. I've got lots of fears regarding this trip.... I really hope that there would be NO insects at all but it would be impossible ): I'm so afraid of especially the toilet conditions and the bunk beds. I hope that the toilet would'nt be filled with those flying insects and there would be sufficient water for us to bath in!! Also, the bed conditions..... no bed bugs and creeeppyy crawleys please ):!! Mosquitos.. yes... being reminded lots of times by Mr.Cho, Ms Lai and my aunt, i'm quite prepared and expected for the worse.. Hope the army repellent is STRONG enough to repel them all away!!! HAHA. and reading from Jingling's entry... I'M ALSO AFRAID OF DOGS.. ESPECIALLY BIG STRAY DOGS.. woah.. if really got.. we both die already omg!! :S
Yeap.. so this is the end of the reflection entry. A few more hours to this cambodia trip. Hope we can make this trip a memorable, meaningful and fun one! Bon Voyage everyone! :)
Loves, Jolie :D
And so.. before the cambodia trip.. some questions which i would need to reflect on would be:
1. Going to Cambodia, and on a personal level, what do you hope to achieve? (Give at least three different objectives)
This trip is my very 1st trip which i'm going not for holidays but for a meaningful reason to help the people who is in need. I would want to understand more about the Cambodia's culture, bring joy to the children/people over there. Knowing that the living conditions in Cambodia would be quite tough, i would like to take this opportunity to challenge myself and to be more tolerant. Also, i would hope to be a more independent, appreciative; not taking things for granted and also to widen my perspective towards life.
2. On my own, have I made a concerted effort to find out more about Cambodia? Its geography, history, culture, politics, economy? What can I do about it?
Haha. Honestly, i didn't really do much effort in knowing more about Cambodia. From what i've known about Cambodia in a nut shell would be: In terms of politics and economy, the country is quite corrupted, there's a drastic gap between the poor and the rich people. As for culture, most people over there are buddhist? IF i remembered correctly. haha.. Well.. guess i would be able to know and understand more about Cambodia after this trip. (:
3. What are your fears going on this trip? Elaborate
HAHA. this is a good question. I've got lots of fears regarding this trip.... I really hope that there would be NO insects at all but it would be impossible ): I'm so afraid of especially the toilet conditions and the bunk beds. I hope that the toilet would'nt be filled with those flying insects and there would be sufficient water for us to bath in!! Also, the bed conditions..... no bed bugs and creeeppyy crawleys please ):!! Mosquitos.. yes... being reminded lots of times by Mr.Cho, Ms Lai and my aunt, i'm quite prepared and expected for the worse.. Hope the army repellent is STRONG enough to repel them all away!!! HAHA. and reading from Jingling's entry... I'M ALSO AFRAID OF DOGS.. ESPECIALLY BIG STRAY DOGS.. woah.. if really got.. we both die already omg!! :S
Yeap.. so this is the end of the reflection entry. A few more hours to this cambodia trip. Hope we can make this trip a memorable, meaningful and fun one! Bon Voyage everyone! :)
Loves, Jolie :D
personal reflection - Jing Lin
• Going to Cambodia, and on a personal level, what do you hope to achieve? (Give at least three different objectives)
Firstly, i hope that i can be a 'better' person when i return. better in the sense that hopefully, with the plenty of interaction with new people, i can be more sociable. Not sociable is a major obstacle in my life, causes plenty of misunderstanding here and there. 'better' person also means i wanna be even more independent. Actually, I'm already very independent but still, i don't know how to put it, maybe achieve another higher level?
secondly, i hope that by the little things that i will be doing for the kids in Hope Village, it will be able to make a difference in the life. at least, make them have an enjoyable week! initially when i knew that we're going to build houses, i swear i thought that houses refer to really houseSSSSS. plenty of S. which means, i really thought that we will be building about 5 or 6 or even more. until i went for the DFI camp thing, and i heard from Mr Ben that it's HOUSE...ermm...without the S. i was pretty shocked actually. so many of us. 4 days somemore. yet, we can only build one house. it's really...so i think i should stop overestimating our ability.
thirdly, i hope that i can overcome my fear such as for lizards and dogs. people...don't laugh when you read this. this 2 animals/insects(actually i'ld prefer to call them beast), they really caused me lots of misery. i don't wish to go in depth into it but well, they're just horribly scary.
anw, if there's really a dog, i really will run. and CKM, you better help me!!!!!!!!!!
• On my own, have I made a concerted effort to find out more about Cambodia? Its geography, history, culture, politics, economy? What can I do about it?
after the first meeting with the whole group, i read up on the killing fields. i can roughly imagine how all of us will feel after ending the visit to the exact location. as for the geography part, i roughly know that it's a county surrounding by thai, viet and laos. mainly the geog and hist part i read up slightly, but i'm totally unsure about the politics and economy, just know that it's not a democratic country.
• What are your fears going on this trip? Elaborate.
my fears, once again, they're the horrible lizards and dogs. and the sun and the mosquitoes. but for the sun and mosquitoes part, i think i'm rather prepared. and most importantly, it's the food too. I'm a very picky eater!!!!!! so so so...cup noodles - i shall depend on you!
all in all, i hope that this is a enjoyable and memorable trip for all of us at the end of the 12 days. it's something that we will remember for life so of course, let's make it fun and enjoy to the maxxxxx!!!!!!!!!!!
i'm going out now to meet my dear samsam and km, and then, back home again for the final packing up!
Jolie and CHANKAMING, rmb to do this reflection thing alright?
see you guys tonight/tmr morning!:)
Loves,
Jinglin
Firstly, i hope that i can be a 'better' person when i return. better in the sense that hopefully, with the plenty of interaction with new people, i can be more sociable. Not sociable is a major obstacle in my life, causes plenty of misunderstanding here and there. 'better' person also means i wanna be even more independent. Actually, I'm already very independent but still, i don't know how to put it, maybe achieve another higher level?
secondly, i hope that by the little things that i will be doing for the kids in Hope Village, it will be able to make a difference in the life. at least, make them have an enjoyable week! initially when i knew that we're going to build houses, i swear i thought that houses refer to really houseSSSSS. plenty of S. which means, i really thought that we will be building about 5 or 6 or even more. until i went for the DFI camp thing, and i heard from Mr Ben that it's HOUSE...ermm...without the S. i was pretty shocked actually. so many of us. 4 days somemore. yet, we can only build one house. it's really...so i think i should stop overestimating our ability.
thirdly, i hope that i can overcome my fear such as for lizards and dogs. people...don't laugh when you read this. this 2 animals/insects(actually i'ld prefer to call them beast), they really caused me lots of misery. i don't wish to go in depth into it but well, they're just horribly scary.
anw, if there's really a dog, i really will run. and CKM, you better help me!!!!!!!!!!
• On my own, have I made a concerted effort to find out more about Cambodia? Its geography, history, culture, politics, economy? What can I do about it?
after the first meeting with the whole group, i read up on the killing fields. i can roughly imagine how all of us will feel after ending the visit to the exact location. as for the geography part, i roughly know that it's a county surrounding by thai, viet and laos. mainly the geog and hist part i read up slightly, but i'm totally unsure about the politics and economy, just know that it's not a democratic country.
• What are your fears going on this trip? Elaborate.
my fears, once again, they're the horrible lizards and dogs. and the sun and the mosquitoes. but for the sun and mosquitoes part, i think i'm rather prepared. and most importantly, it's the food too. I'm a very picky eater!!!!!! so so so...cup noodles - i shall depend on you!
all in all, i hope that this is a enjoyable and memorable trip for all of us at the end of the 12 days. it's something that we will remember for life so of course, let's make it fun and enjoy to the maxxxxx!!!!!!!!!!!
i'm going out now to meet my dear samsam and km, and then, back home again for the final packing up!
Jolie and CHANKAMING, rmb to do this reflection thing alright?
see you guys tonight/tmr morning!:)
Loves,
Jinglin
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