Back from Siem Reap. Despite the terrible living conditions in the village and the population density of insects higher than that of human beings, Cambodia is really a nice place. 

The first 4 days in the village was terrible as I had expected. Our welcome dinner was served in darkness and we were greeted by more insects than villagers. But the villagers were really friendly and warm and I am really thankful for their hospitality and trying to make us feel as at home as possible. To the extent that we were skeptical of their actions, whether they were genuine or they were told to do that to all visitors/volunteers. Mab's house was supposedly one of the best in the village, but I still think it was a torture to stay there for 4 days. The toilet had no running water so we had to shower and flush with water from a concrete tank using a broken container. Not forgetting ten thousand insects and lizards and the huge spider guarding the toilet every night. Our bedroom was equally bad with minimal lighting and ten thousand more insects. Thank goodness for Kang Wee, Eric gor gor, Melvin and Samantha. The brave souls who fought hard battles with the insects every night so that all of us can have a good night's sleep. 

The teachers and kids at SHCC were awesome. Worlds apart from us Singaporeans. They were not a single bit complacent and were extremely willing to learn and surprisingly receptive. Even though the kids couldn't speak English and the teachers could only understand simple English, I felt that we did bond with them within that short 10 days while we were at SHCC and I sure hope we made an impact. 
The teachers/volunteers at SHCC were pretty inspiring too. People like Mab, Domdin, Sophart and Sambath. All so young but with big dreams. Dreams for themselves, their friends, their community. Sambath for example, so young but has already contributed so much to his community, improving the lives of so many people around him. Makes me wonder what I have been doing for the past 20 years of my life right here in Singapore. 

Team Aspire was awesome. My only regret is not going for the ATV trip with the guys during R&R. The temples were pretty interesting, especially the 2nd and 3rd one. Tonle sap lake was really an eye opener. The day at the lake with the guys was great too, loved the sun sand sea food and great company. Nights were short and we could never have enough fun.
So thanks guys, for the great company and for taking care of me. 
Eric gor gor, Kang Wee, Melvin, Sashti, Zhang Yi, Wen Jie, Varun, Grace, Blanche, Ivfen, Samantha, Eunice, Jia Yin, Annabellle. 

Cambodia was awesome. Missing it already. Would love to go back again one day. ♥♥

It's interesting how others look at you as the first impression you give others. 
How people can be afraid to approach you simply because they assume uni kids are supposed to be more intelligent and condescending and what not.   
How people judge you based on your looks and behavior. 
Just like how I would feel intimidated by people because of their physical built and appearance etc. 
Yup...very interesting. 

Success doesn't come easy. There is no ladder on which you can step up to success. When it comes to reaching your destination, life throws many tantrums and your path is always filled with thorns. But brave are those who are determined and never halt. They tread their path as if there will be no tomorrow and feel content only after reaching their destination. 

IT'S SUMMER TIME!!! ^^

Magnum and zm were at smu tjunction today while we were having training. Magnum people taught me how to jump properly and I can finally toss hands. First proper toss hands, first proper toss ex and first toss hands right lib (although very unstable and screaming). Must work hard and improve!
Yes, the passion.

 

Thank you all for coming down today, kangwee eric james clara alvin huiting. And thank you magnum!

 

Good day at school. Yup. But I'm on the way home now...)):

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I guess it was my own fault for letting myself fall into this mess in the first place. 
Stubborn and refusing to listen to advice, and you were right. I would be the one at the losing end at the end of it all.

Why let me have a taste of what it feels like to be accepted and loved?
Why hold me so close when it wouldn't last, when you'll just push me away the next time? 
It only makes me feel worse now. 
Make me happy for a few times and never to do the same again. 
Not appreciating what I've been trying to do for you. 
I feel like I don't matter as much as anyone else.

Why are there these people who hate me but still try to put on a nice front and act concerned when they're just mocking me deep inside? 
Yet I don't get as much love and attention as these people do. 

I'm like a toy that should be hidden, tucked away in the corners. Only to appear when there's no one else around. 
Some things I wish you knew. 
It's killing me, but I guess you wouldn't know wouldn't care. 

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