It has been more than a week since we left Cambodia
But the memories of the trip are still fresh on my mind.

No doubt, this trip has been memorable and enriching for me.

Me with an aim to introduce a new aspect to this blog, came up with this:

A comparison between a typical Singaporean child and any Cambodian child from the orphanage.

During English lessons....

Singaporean: zzzzzzzz.........
Cambodian: furiously taking down notes and participating in the class as much as possible

When taking photos.....

Singaporean: HUH!! why must i take photo!!
Cambodian: Pose! Rush to the camera to take a look at the photo. And this will be followed by a contented smile. And then they will shout: "One more! One more!"

After having their meals..

Singaporean: Return to their computers or TVs and expect their parents or maids to wash the dishes for them
Cambodian: Walk to the sinks and wash their own dishes.

When asked to do something, like putting back the broom for example.

Singaporean: Pretend to not hear anything
Cambodian: Ok and do it without complaints

When i asked them do they have spare table tennis rackets

Singaporean: Hmm...you don't have ah? I don't know eh.
Cambodian: You wait. And then run off to search their treasure box for racket and ask the in-charge of the orphanage for ping pong balls

This is definitely not a post to put down Singaporean children
I grew up like that and am guilty of the above as well

Food for thought: Does having more make you something less?

In short, Cambodia is a place which i will never go to if not for this trip.
Before which, what everyone knows about Cambodia is probably AngKor Wat and that it is a Third World Country.

I am glad that i joined Project Prey Veng.
Apart from the lessons learnt from them, it helped me gain a deeper understanding of a country, in terms of her culture, history and language.
And most importantly, it makes me reflect on how i have always take things for granted.

I am not sure if we had made a difference to them, but i can say for sure, the people there have indeed created a difference in my life.