Gratitude

I'm consistently overwhelmed with a sense of urgent gratitude.  My experience in Cambodia has certainly oscillated over the last year, but I cannot help but be thankful for the many brilliant opportunities I've stumbled upon since my exhausted arrival last August.  A rainbow of orchids, rambutan smoothies, drenched downpours, lazy sunsets, crystal sea, abounding motos, satisfying work, fried rice galore.  The many many wonderful and intriguing people I've met, the personal growth I've seen unfold, the fierce independence I've enjoyed, the glorious uncertainty of a life abroad.  Trips and tours, water buffalo, cool evenings on the back of a motorcycle.  Extensive, detailed discussions with monks.  Tea with a prince.  Tea with a mango vendor.

It's exhausting and thrilling.  Every day is a day for thanks giving.  What a beautiful little dance we call life.