Saturday, September 19, 2009

Enjoying the Sunrise





I tried to do a 180 view from the balcony of where I live. I know it's not NASA quality. I just want to capture the moment. It's serene. It's Pchum Ben Festival here today. I can hear the chanting from the nearby wat. Another reason to heart the Kingdom. Although, I'm getting cabin fever. Been inside for the last 48 hours because I have friggin work to do, but now, have to head out. All work and no play = unhealthy!

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

What Happened?

I can't believe a month went by and I haven't posted a thing in August. It's not called the "death month" for nothing.

I wish I were having that much fun in the Kingdom that's why I haven't been updating, but I think my boss saw my last post, thought I wasn't busy enough and decided to rain down on me. Haha. No, he's ultra cool. We're just soo damn busy.

So many things has happened, I can't even start to spell how work has been insanely busy. Good thing I heart my job. I can't complain. I love my job. I love the people I work with. I love Cambodia.

You just have to be here and experience it.

In a nutshell, the highlights are:

1. It's my almost 6 months in Cambodia. Honeymoon stage is not yet over. So many things to do, so little time.
2. I've been jetting to Thailand for meetings. Had my 1st fly-in fly-out meeting in a different country in one day (only to lose a business opportunity). It breaks my heart.
3. I've lost a potential co-worker that would have been awesome. Sucks, but what can I do right? No means no.
4. Finally finished reading the Time Traveler's Wife and Kite Runner. *sigh*
5. Saw more amazing everyday sights in Cambodia. I didn't get to take photos of most of it, but what struck me the most is, they ride at least 3 mos. old babies on motodops (it's Camodia's famous public transportation it's cost-efficient ). It's a regular motorcycle with seat extension that can seat at least 2 people. I think the most I saw are 5 adults in one go. Anyway, I saw someone carrying a baby in one arm while riding it. The baby was hanging by the side. I mean, man, my heart skipped a beat. scared sh*t for the baby.

Well, that's my top 5. Something to look forward to this month is my first Pchum Ben Festival (4 days baybeh! Looong weekend, yey! oh, and my first Khmer wedding. Hmmmm...wondering what to wear...