iProject - Commitment of Hearts




Sunday, 4 March 2007

A milestone of my life, Vietnam.

We stepped into TaVan School, welcomed by the smiles and joy of TaVan students and teachers lined up and I felt so much like a big star. I enjoyed their welcoming performance, nice roses for all and local tea which they served. It sparks off my thought that what may seem an insignificant thing to join this OCIP actually means a lot to the local school. I felt so appreciated and I’m ensured that I did the right thing to join iProject.

We basically provide manpower for constructions to help improve the school condition and also some interaction with the kids there by teaching simple English and arts. I recalled this incident where I snatched a friend’s job and upset her. I’m so sorry. It makes me realized that such simple things can actually lead to unhappiness and eventually misunderstanding. I now know the importance of this word ‘Sorry’ in daily life which can determine your friendship in case of misunderstandings. Btw, I made a few Vietnam girl friends and guys too and I can feel their sincerity about being friends just by communicating. Yup, I got a few of their email and do keep in contact in times. Friendships made there are indescribable!

My main takeaway for this trip is this we CANNOT judge other people from our point of view. Though we may conclude that Vietnam is a country of low standard of living, probably after learning economics or geography, but I, or rather, we can sense that the local Vietnamese are very much happier than we Singaporeans. I can sense the love for siblings just by looking at how they protect each other and the concern for family when they have their communal eating. These simple yet important values are gradually fading away here. Although I felt that the conditions there seems bad compared to here, the locals seem so much happier and contented with their limited resources. I told myself I will not regret staying in Lao Cao for all my life when I feel the local stress less, limited pollution and breathtaking scenery of the area. Maybe I will retire there. Who knows? Lastly, I really hope to be back there after A’s this year to reunion with my friends again!

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