Cambodia
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Sunday, 8 Jul 2012 | Views [320]
This morning, while having an early quiet time with God, I read through Jesus' teaching on not worrying - from Luke 12. While reading through The Message version of the passage a huge conviction hit my heart as I know I am a giant worrier.
You may ... Read more >
Tags: challenges
Tuesday, 5 Jun 2012 | Views [340]
So finally I have taken a photo of my moto for you all to see. It is a small, but it does the job of getting me from A to B. So now you have a better picture of how I am scooting around town. Alas no photo of me on the moto :P haven't gotten around to ... Read more >
Tags: moto
Monday, 14 May 2012 | Views [431]
I felt like joining the roaring cries of a Scottish warrior and exclaiming “Freedom!” as today I joined the many motos that fill the roads of this city with my own set of wheels. The need for personal mobility has greatly increased, as work ... Read more >
Tags: adventures, im here as the entertainment, moto, traffic
Wednesday, 2 May 2012 | Views [356] | Video
I have recently caught onto the feverish obsession that is The Hunger Games. Was slightly late jumping on board, but since watching the movie I have read (well to be honest listened – I love audio books) to the three books that make up the series ... Read more >
Tags: god is good, reflections
Tuesday, 10 Apr 2012 | Views [299] | Comments [1]
Not sure about you but preparing to start at a new job is daunting. In about the space of 30 minutes the teacher I am substituting for handed over books, notes, rubrics and vast quantities of information about all there is to know about Grade 5 and ... Read more >
Tags: challenges
Monday, 9 Apr 2012 | Views [482]
It is a strange feeling leaving something that has been a huge part of what I have been doing in Cambodia for over a year. I have been challenged, stretched and have learnt a great deal while teaching at New Life School. Working here has changed ... Read more >
Tags: its hard saying goodbye, my brilliant class
Monday, 26 Mar 2012 | Views [295]
I love the movie Aladdin, and since watching it as a little girl I have had this daydream about what my three wishes would be if I had a genie. Even still today I can often find myself drawn back to my fantasy of having a magical lamp that could grant ... Read more >
Tags: dreaming, outside my box
Friday, 23 Mar 2012 | Views [445]
I was given the pleasure of joining the Grade 1 and 2 students in their fieldtrip to Soun Tek Sorn Te Pheap (Peace Water Park) just outside the city of Phnom Penh. This was a real treat for the kids, who have all worked so hard this year at schol, ... Read more >
Tags: fun, my brilliant class
Tuesday, 6 Mar 2012 | Views [149]
Let me set the scene. It is over 30 degrees outside and nearing 40 in the stuffy shoebox classrooms. Each room is crammed with desks, hot sweaty students and all kinds of funky smells. The three fans faithful turn their blades fighting a losing battle ... Read more >
Tags: challenges, frustrations, god is good
Wednesday, 22 Feb 2012 | Views [290] | Comments [2] | Video
It all started with my mobile phone hiding under my bedside stand. My alarm blared but I was unable to locate it without getting out of bed, walking across my room to turn on the light and then switching the annoying sound off. I stood in my room, ... Read more >
Tags: challenges, god is good
Tuesday, 21 Feb 2012 | Views [406]
The last couple of months have included some big decision making. While I was in Australia I applied for a teaching position at Logos International School , a Christian missionary school located in Phnom Penh Thmey catering for local (both those who ... Read more >
Tags: adventures, changes, its hard saying goodbye
Friday, 10 Feb 2012 | Views [146]
It’s truly special when you read something in the Bible and it just hits you in a fresh new way. Wish I allowed my heart and mind to be more open for these awesome occurrences. How often do I miss a new revelation because I get caught up with ... Read more >
Tags: god is good
Wednesday, 14 Dec 2011 | Views [154] | Video
I am really enjoying my morning walks to work. In the cool freshness of each morning my routine includes grabbing my i-pod, jamming the headphones into my ears, flicking through to find a good song and letting the shuffle do the rest.
My i-pod has ... Read more >
Tags: dreaming, god is good
Monday, 12 Dec 2011 | Views [174]
So on Saturday I finally did it. I finally went to visit an optometrist shop to get myself a new pair of glasses. As all things often are in Cambodia it was not without its interesting moments.
I walked into a shop my friend recommended and ... Read more >
Tags: four eyes, im here as the entertainment
Thursday, 8 Dec 2011 | Views [237]
This morning amounts the sea of papers and books that I call my workspace I discovered this small token from my angel….a beautiful fresh watermelon…just quietly sitting there, being totally unassuming, and my face lit up. What a delightful way to start ... Read more >
Tags: celebrate, gifts
Tuesday, 6 Dec 2011 | Views [204]
After months upon months of terrible sleeping here in Cambodia I finally have a new mattress. It is incredible! Already I have had three amazing nights of sleep on it and I question why I did not do this sooner.
Steph is leaving Cambodia shortly ... Read more >
Tags: im here as the entertainment
Monday, 28 Nov 2011 | Views [402]
This year marked my first ever celebration of Thanksgiving as I join in with the expat community and embrace new holidays and celebrations. Since I love to bake I decided to take up the challenge and create pumpkin pies for the two Thanksgiving feasts ... Read more >
Tags: celebrate, friends, yum
Wednesday, 23 Nov 2011 | Views [406]
With a five day weekend before me, for the celebration of the Water Festival, it was the opportune time to get myself out of Phnom Penh and enjoy some much needed rest and relaxation. I was joined by two friends (Jenni and Kat both short-term volunteers ... Read more >
Tags: holidays, siem reap
Tuesday, 8 Nov 2011 | Views [235]
The times I get to hang out and relax with a small group of my Cambodian friends are always an enjoyable experience. Everyone is very busy with work, study and family commitments that it is difficult to get together, but last Saturday I was able to ... Read more >
Tags: friends, yum
Friday, 4 Nov 2011 | Views [165]
Education in Cambodia can truly break your heart. Public education is rife with cheating and extra payments required to the teacher for good quality instruction. The system promotes poverty as those with the resources and opportunities steam ahead of ... Read more >
Tags: education, frustrations, poverty
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