The good just reversed the bad
January 16th, 2006 by Sarin
Back when I was still finalizing my decision to leave the Peace Corps, I wrote an e-mail to my family telling them to expect me home by the following week and that I would let them know when my flight would arrive. Later on that night, as I was sitting home still collecting my thoughts, my mom gave me a call. I mentioned to her that I was heading home, and that my next plan was to go to Cambodia no matter what she said. In the next minute or so, she continued to trash my dream, saying that I can’t afford a trip myself and that I was stupid to leave the Peace Corps just to go on a trip to Cambodia which I didn’t have the money before. My esteem took over, I swallowed hard, and replied to her that I still feel firm on my decision.
So heading home, I was under the impression that I would have to work for a bit, before going off to Cambodia to visit, work, volunteer, whatever. However, once I arrived back in Providence, RI, my mother told me I was all set to go to Cambodia next week (24th). I found it slightly weird that she was actually willing to pay for my trip, considering she’s unemployed and the flight costs $1200. I think in the time after we had our last phone conversation she came to realize how much going back to Cambodia meant to me, and that I would have gone without her support anyway. So apparently, she let up, bought 2 plane tickets, for her and myself, and invited 2 other friends to come join for another trip of a lifetime.
But hold on there. Ahem. I’M ACTUALLY GOING TO CAMBODIA!!! And Thailand and Vietnam too. What was once a rumor has now turned to reality… obviously great that this has happened in light of my resignation from the Peace Corps.
SO, PC BUDDIES! Spread the island gossip! I made it! One week I am in Cape Verde, the other I will be in Cambodia. Doing exactly what I said I would be doing, and this time I know for sure.
In a way, it sounds too good to be true but I just gotta roll with the flow. I knew leaving the Peace Corps would be hard on me, but I didn’t think good things would happen this soon. But… I am not complaining. This guy is moving on.
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Hahahah…that rocks that your actually making it to Cambodia dude. I had visions of slave labor retail or an office job till you saved enough money. Enjoy the trip and keep an eye out for what to do. Forsa.
Brent, is it possible to open up commenting on your site? I wouldn’t be able to give you a thumbs up on your drunken escapades.
Dear Sarin,
Might it be possible for you to escort a donation box to Phnom Penh?
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