Monday, December 1, 2008
( 11:24 PM )
I SHALL GET THE BALL ROLLING!!!
Okay, where should I start.
This trip was the best one I ever had. It was meaningful and awesome, and to top it off, I was accompanied by a fantastic group of people.
This is not my first overseas trip with a school, but this topped it all. As travelling becomes a hassle due to our luggage and what not stuff, it was good to see that everyone did all that they can to make travelling easy and helping with all the luggage. There was hardly any ‘eye-power’ which really touched my heart.
Next is the community work we did. First was construction in the junior high school, which included cementing of the school’s court yard and white-washing a part of the school. The 3 days spent was unforgettable. Initially, we all thought that cementing would be fun. Never did we realize how tough it was. Cement isn’t exactly the lightest thing on earth and we needed a lot of it just to fill a small hole. And if just carrying the cement from one place to another was not enough, we had to level the cement which was even harder! Thank goodness for professional help we had! Now I really appreciate the fact that our government is nice enough to hire help to do such work for us and we can enjoy studying in a comfortable compound without having to lift a finger. 3 cheers for those workers from Bangladesh!!!
Our stay at the orphanage was the ultimate. The children there were so adorable, I have no idea why their parents would actually abandon them. I really enjoyed my stay there. The children there were so easily satisfied that simple things like origami and piggyback rides would make them smile, as if we just gave them a million dollars. Even though we just spent a short 1 and a half day there, I really felt attached to the children there. This is one time, I was so unwilling to leave a place. Just seeing them smile, really melted my heart.
I’m glad that I was given this chance to embark on a trip like this. It really changed my attitude towards life. Many times, we get to watch videos or television showing sights like these, but nothing beats seeing it for myself. This trip made me thankful for many things. It made me think twice before I complain about having a sucky school compound cause there are people out there who don’t even have a proper classroom to study in or that I hate my parents for what not reasons cause there are orphans who have never had a taste of parental love.
Lastly, I will like to thank all the people who have accompanied me on this trip. Without you guys, the trip will not be complete. All the fun, laughter and moral support we give to each other was what really kept me/us going. During the trip, I am happy to say that I was able to foster new and strong friendships with people whom I have never actually spoken to before the trip itself. As for those I have already known, I was able to get to know them even better.
All the memories I have will never ever be forgotten, and I believe, it is enchanted in everyone’s mind. More overseas community service trips, HERE I COME!!!
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ROCK ON OCIP VOICE!!!much loves,
[. janelle .]
