Trip: Teaching in Cambodia
There are [164] stories from my trip: Teaching in Cambodia
CAMBODIA | Thursday, 15 Sep 2011 | Views [335] | Video
Have been thinking a lot about the question "How are you?" ever since my Oma's funeral last year. I hate that question. People don't want to hear an answer other than "fine thanks" (or other positive alternatives) and don't really care about how you ... Read more >
Tags: music is my escape, r u ok
CAMBODIA | Sunday, 11 Sep 2011 | Views [289]
Padlocks have become the bane of my existence. I am forever having to open or lock padlocks by bending my hand through a small square hole, reaching for the lock and carefully sliding my key inside. Sometimes it just takes one attempt and I rejoice ... Read more >
Tags: im just here as the entertainment, praying harder
CAMBODIA | Tuesday, 6 Sep 2011 | Views [139]
So today, with the assistance of the lovely Angie, I paid a visit to Rattan Street to pick out furniture to outfit my new room. It is amazing how in Cambodia you can find a string of the same shop all located side by side, so if they’re not going ... Read more >
Tags: im here as the entertainment, moving
CAMBODIA | Monday, 5 Sep 2011 | Views [430]
On the weekend I moved into my new share house in Toul Kork Phnom Penh (it’s just a 15 minute walk to and from work each day). Moving in Cambodia is not for the faint of heart and I was happy to have recruited some good friends to assist in the process.... Read more >
Tags: moving
CAMBODIA | Friday, 2 Sep 2011 | Views [407]
The Old Testament prophets are often overlooked as we eagerly get excited about the Gospel and the stories of the New Testament church. I have always been a fan of the “little guy” and getting into the overlooked books of the Old Testament, ... Read more >
Tags: faith, god is good
CAMBODIA | Wednesday, 31 Aug 2011 | Views [162]
It’s summer school here at New Life School and I have been trying to plan some creative lessons that are different to my regular school term teaching. Hey this is a holiday program so we need to make our lessons enjoyable and outside the box. ... Read more >
Tags: my brilliant class, pikelets, summer school
CAMBODIA | Saturday, 27 Aug 2011 | Views [153]
It was 5pm on a sunny Friday where about 16 people gathered together in the Haven Tea Room for an all expenses paid high tea. The spread was mouth watering, the atmosphere divine and I could not think of a more refreshing way to conclude yet another ... Read more >
Tags: high tea, yum
CAMBODIA | Wednesday, 24 Aug 2011 | Views [332]
A visit to the post office in Phnom Penh is always filled with misadventures as you mind whirls at how this system works. You feel complete relief when your friend gives word that your letter arrived and liberated when you can finally take that parcel ... Read more >
CAMBODIA | Wednesday, 24 Aug 2011 | Views [212]
Was talk with someone the other day about books on leadership and they handed me John Maxwell’s Running with the Giants to pass on to another friend. The other morning I just opened it up to quickly flick through its pages and this quote struck me. ... Read more >
Tags: cross culture, queen esther
CAMBODIA | Tuesday, 23 Aug 2011 | Views [133]
On my second day of cycling to work one of my shake starts got the better of me and the bike toppled over slamming my right shoulder into the pavement as well as hitting my head in the process. Just like riding a horse one knows you can’t let these ... Read more >
Tags: bicycle, traffic
CAMBODIA | Sunday, 14 Aug 2011 | Views [193]
How to you keep 24 young staff members motivated during the weeks of running Summer School? The school year was long enough and each person wants to find some rest or enjoyment before it all starts again. New Life School’s strategy – Friday desserts ... Read more >
CAMBODIA | Saturday, 13 Aug 2011 | Views [235]
Whilst watching a rerun of Master Chef 2 I laughed and cried as an aching for my country stirred within me. The episode was the final master class and it was filled with banter and friendly putdowns between the contestants and judges that made me ... Read more >
Tags: #blogyourbackyard
CAMBODIA | Tuesday, 9 Aug 2011 | Views [140]
I may be living in Cambodia but I am in Indian food heaven. A friend introduced me to this sweet little Indian food place called “Flavours of India” and I feel my life here is more complete because of it. This little restaurant is such a jewel to ... Read more >
CAMBODIA | Saturday, 6 Aug 2011 | Views [201] | Video
Ok a slightly more random blog but I stumbled upon these videos through friends and absolutely loved the short, capturing, entertaining feel of them. This is what exploring new places is all about. You enjoy these new experiences, gain so much and when ... Read more >
CAMBODIA | Friday, 5 Aug 2011 | Views [342]
Getting clothes made in Cambodia can quickly become an addiction with various stores stocking colourful supplies of fabrics sitting there just begging to be made into new items to be added to the wardrobe. The process of going to a tailor is not ... Read more >
CAMBODIA | Sunday, 31 Jul 2011 | Views [120]
On days when I feel a little homesick I slip on my shiny red shoes. Call them my ruby slippers if you will. They are a healing balm to the lonely soul. As soon as I put them on my mood starts to lift as I day-dreamingly pretend that with three clicks ... Read more >
CAMBODIA | Saturday, 30 Jul 2011 | Views [117]
Since arriving in Phnom Penh I have employed myself as a butcher, not of meat but of language. I mince my way through daily conversations and out of the ordinary situations in a clumsy attempt to try to communicate. I’ve mastered some of my old ... Read more >
CAMBODIA | Thursday, 28 Jul 2011 | Views [120]
The book of Isaiah contains a message that is rich in meaning. Yes it is a book of judgement, but it also points towards hope and deliverance. The other day I stumbled on this passage and thoughts about Cambodia came flooding to my mind. It spoke to ... Read more >
CAMBODIA | Saturday, 23 Jul 2011 | Views [144]
I am so extremely happy that I got to be in Cambodia for Michael and Chantra’s wedding. They are both two wonderful people, with such servant hearts filled with love for their saviour and for others. It is amazing how God has brought two people together, ... Read more >
CAMBODIA | Saturday, 23 Jul 2011 | Views [195]
Going to a wedding is a great excuse to go the extra mile in getting dressed up and making yourself look more beautiful than normal. I had organised with a friend to visit one of the many hair salons to get ourselves styled up.
First point of business ... Read more >
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