::Oh yes im back... haha. after a sweet, lovely, fabulous trip in chiangmai, it's a totally different feeling to be at home again.
The internet-access is welcomed. So is the sight of my brother and sister.. =D
-.- not their screeching and yelling though...
Anyway! The purpose of this post is not about any other subject than the trip itself and the people in it.
It's a special trip in many ways.
First it's not a school organized trip and that has added a lot more fun to our itienary. We choose what to do every night and that feeling of being in control can be satisfying by itself. =p Of course there are other aspects of the tip that delighted me too.
The most satisfying aspect is undoubtedly the people that went on the trip with me.
(as listed here: evelyn, tung, cheryl, tannting, bunny, jinnshiun, and nicOh)
We just seemed to connect so well with each other it was like a class reunion getaway with no cliques, no awkwardness, only plain simple good fun!
Moreover, all that fun was achieved while working for a meaningful cause. A house for the homeless in the rural areas of Chiangmai. The homeowners were really sweet towards us. They helped us build the house, helped us relax during breaks, helped fill our stomach with delicious thai cuisine.. what else can we ask for? It was gratifying to witness the house dedication ceremony. While the rest who stayed behind in Chiangmai (I came back early with evelyn, and jinnshiun) will surely have a wonderful time with the homeowners as they complete the OCIP trip, it was good enough for me when the house dedication ceremony, farewell dinner and last night of 'chitchatting' was done.
haiii.. I loved the trip. Love tends to find you that way; unexpectedly, slowly, and unforgivingly. While I am grateful for a wonderous and safe journey, I give thanks for the precious memories that the Lord weaved for me. God's at work all around us. Not only did He bless me with a safe journey, He blessed me with a lovely team, a solution to every problem I faced, a pillar of strength that I can hold onto in moments of need. How did He find me and love me? slowly.. unexpectedly.. and so unforgivingly that I can't deny it.
To end off though.. I miss the trip. Sitting here in front of a computer has its benefits, but it is not as good as spending time with Bob the Builders.. I'll always remember the coma!, the goggles, someone's rendezous, the shopping, and of course the mahjong! =p The past week has been a blast.. would love to do something like that again..
Next monday I'll be off to Japan. Meanwhile I'll miss you people lots. Somehow I don't think you all will do the same especially when the last 3 days are light festival, fireworks festival, and white water rafting.. -.-::

.:firestarter blogged on 8:42 PM:.
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