Tuesday, December 9, 2008
( 11:36 PM )
As much as we enjoyed the trip throughout the nine days, time passes so quickly that the day for us to return has come.
Definitely all of us have benefitted from this trip some way or another. As for me I think I have gained more than I expected before the trip. Values like team work, volunteerism, independence, passion and leadership were further reinforced in this trip.
Being in the EXCO, I also learnt the things to take note during the planning and executing of activities. Personally I am impressed by Mark who has really done a fantastic job in facilitating the whole team during the nine days.
All of us grow up in an environment that everything has been made properly and prepared for us, and hence we often take things for granted. Through this trip we learnt to be responsible for our own action and learn to precious what we have and not focus on what we do not have, especially after the visit to the school and the orphanage. I think we are all very proud of what we have done and left for the children over there, be it the marvelous mural or the cemented ground that contains our blood and sweat or the long forgotten method, the irrigation system we dug.
The trip has also broadened my perspective of other countries. On the arrival, the first impression I had for the country was... “Man! They sure have tons of cars here!” I was stunned by the traffic in the country. However later of the trip to the local hotspot like the Cu Chi Tunnels, War Remnant Museum and etc left me deep impression about the country, what the country has undergone, and its rich and diverse country.
Not only so, the trip has allowed me to know more people in specific the three young at heart teachers who are always there working with us, helping us and taking care of us. And also Yuhui Renee Fion and Qianhui who never fails to brighten the day with their endless laughter and jokes. In all, I definitely enjoyed working with the whole group. I miss the days we had together in Vietnam.=)Signing offSimin
