It was, beyond awesome.
Awesome because of so many reasons.
One, because I've got to know some new friends.
Two, because 6 days were spent without any regret.
Three, because every money spent brought a smile on my face.
Four, because there are series of shocking new things.
And five, because behind everything that I saw, there's always something to learn about.
I tried living just like them, tried to blend in with the social interaction, I even tried things I never wanted, or even thought I'd be doing it in my life. So I had fun in everything that actually lacks, that I myself would arrogantly avoid to do if I were in my own country.
Guess the thought that people survive no matter what, is true. Freaking true.
This visit actually was for my thesis, because I'm writing on a comparison between them and us Malay in terms of our English. So for that, I've got to learn more about their social culture, of course to relate it with the English language in their country.
Along with that, I met new friends, and what makes it interesting is how they treat us as the outsiders. Not sure whether it is really their culture of welcoming new people inside their circle, but it was really, different. Never in our social circle, I have ever felt that way. It was the first time of my life.
Still, even for the second time, I just cant stop myself from feeling that something in my heart that is losing.
It breaks my heart to see how they face every limitation in order to survive.
It breaks my heart seeing them not being able to enjoy the life like I am in right now.
And for all of it, the thing that really broke my heart is when they said that what really matters is today instead of tomorrow, the opposition of what I've taught myself in this life, which is to chase every tomorrow and leave behind whatever today brings.
And I respect them as they taught me so many things behind every sincere smile and laugh. Allah bless them all.
No photos, as I was busy chasing life.
1 comment:
U shud also visit Cambodia.
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