Christmas

Good evening all.

In about half an hours time, people in Singapore would be opening presents, drinking, making merry. Yup, it's that time of the year again, the day to commerate the birth of Jesus Christ, Christmas!

To me, Christmas is not only about caring and sharing, about love and joy, but it is also a day that changed the world. Jesus Christ was born. He was the One who died on the Cross for us, and took away our sins.

I always like to tell myself, "Don't think too much about the presents, instead, think of the people out there who wish for a meal on the table."

There are people out there who are not as fortunate as us all. They don't have enough food to eat, clothes to wear, much less presents.

Christmas to me also signifies the end of the Sharity Gift Box, which has taught me something. Last year, I was one of those doing deliveries. For the uninitiated, the BBSGB is when we donate, pack and deliver goods that the public gives to those not fortunate enough to have it.

I remember clearly that we were at Toa Payoh Lorong 1. It was dark already and pouring. But we still had one or two deliveries to do. We went to one of the houses, and to my shock, it was bolted shut and dark. The grille had about 5-6 padlocks on it. We knocked, and this old man came answering. We told them that we were there to deliver foodstuff to him and he said he couldn't accept. Why? Because he didn't had the keys to the locks. So we had to open up everything and pass it to him one item by one item.

I think about the people in Cambodia, I bet they aren't celebrating this, save a few. I wonder what Van San, what Reaksa is doing now. Are they celebrating? Or are they spending this day like any other? I speak without a doubt: The people in Cambodia needs to learn about Christ, but unfortunately those who already do are being persecuted by their own villagers, psychologically.

To those who are celebrating, we are the lucky ones.

So a Merry Christmas to all, may all your dreams come true. Hope you don't get coal. :)

Sompre Protin Pro.

Missing you, Cambodia.

First of many updates of life in Cambodia.

I've learnt alot.

Touched down @ Changi Airport on the 18th Dec, 2pm. Had mixed feelings when the plane landed. A part of me wanted to go home, to the comfort of technology and the warmth of my family. Another part of me wanted to stay in Cambodia, with Reaksa and his family, with Chork and Narath, with the Cambodia YEP team. What can I say? I've experienced lots with them, be it happy or sad. We played, slept, bathed, worked, studied, praised the Lord, sang, laughed, everything together. The past 17 days.

It's always the same: on the 2nd of December, we met at Changi Airport at 5.45am. I still can strongly envisualise the scene there. Really memorable. Was kinda sad to leave Singapore and my family. Then 17 days later, I can't bear the leave Cambodia and go back to Singapore.

What we learnt was really uncomprehensible with words. It was a case of more than words. The bond, the friendship, the love and care we showered with each other, the times we urged each other to 'drink more water!'. The unique ways of how we behaved, how we reacted at times.

The memorable times we shared at work, at play, the late night Pow Wow sessions by our dear Ruby, the truthfulness we had when we were sharing our Life Journeys, the Polar Bear and Policeman game, the bond with the high school kids, the catapult shooting with Chork, Narath, the places we visited, the bugs we ate, the bugs that bugged us, the dish washing, setting up, cold nights, countless shooting stars, song leading, falling ill, romantic baths, eating, drinking litres of water per day, shitting, laming, plain having fun.

All this I will miss.

Houston, we have liftoff.

Hello, this shall be the last post before I leave for Cambodia.

Things have been progressing real quick these days.


I've packed my stuff, I'm good to go, just hope that I won't forget to bring anything. Hehehe. Looking forward to this trip, waited for 2 years already!

Yup.

Watched The Incredibles on Monday, really funny movie. Hehe.

Yeah.

I'll be bringing my guitar abroad with me. Soo, hope my guitar doesn't get travel sickness! Will add more when I'm back!

Seeya!

Will be back on the 18th, so until then, no more updates!

Houston, we have liftoff.

Hi guys, a quick update from me.

Things have been progressing real quick the past few days.

Uh-huh.

Will be back soon.

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I've packed everything, I'm good to go, I'm just afraid of forgetting to bring something. Looking forward to go to this trip, waited for 2 years! Woohoo.

The November trip team says that the best time for the guys to bathe is after dark, cos you can't see what's the colour of the water or what's in it. Oh yeah, it's frog and cricket season. Frogs are cool, I just hate crickets. Hopefully I'll get to try some of their 'delicacies'!

Hehehe.

Okay, I will post more with pictures when I'm back from the trip.

Goodbye, and God bless!