Who's Counting?

It took one step off the plane to feel overwhelmed with the humidity of Cambodia;
It took just an embrace to jump back into relationships with my friends;
It took one boat trip for my skin to turn four shades tanner;
It took many long breaths to completely let go of ties to my previous job;
It took one and a half weeks before I popped my first de-worming pill;
It took one good conversation and a return to journaling to appreciate a life without deadlines;
It took one decline before accepting an offer to volunteer with an organization;
It took a string of late nights in Singapore to catch a cold rough enough to put me out of commission;
It took a spontaneous trip to a province to be reminded of the kindness of a stranger.

Somehow I'm already here at Week 5, and people, there's no where else I'd rather be than in Cambodia.

Borey, Pipor and Sokleak, I don't know if you guys read my blog but, Thank You. Thank you for making me feel at home. Thank you for making sure I don't have to eat alone.

Also, shout out to my dear-friend and host-extraordinaire in Cambodia, Karen. Go get 'em at your new job! They're lucky to have you.