So....yesterday I went to the American embassy because I was in Phnom Pehn and it was so crazy..the American embassy is SO AMERICAN! I was sitting in a chair freezing from the air conditioning and just staring at the carpet...all I could think was: "WHOA! I forgot all about carpet!!" and I was sitting in this American made chair and kept thinking "Wow, this chair is so great". It was a total sensory overload! it's hard to explain..I guess you would have to live in the Cambodian countryside for 8 months to understand. Later, I went to the bathroom and couldn't figure out how to flush the toilet or turn on the sink...and I realized it's because in America, those things happen automatically! Even the door hinges were American. It's those details that you don't realize you miss. I guess I'm a real country girl now.
Dear Keiko,
ReplyDeleteyou are not just country girl. you are learning most important things and Gratitude for the life. we are so proud of you. Love Mom and Dad