received the reflections of everyone in my india's trip!
i am so motivated cans. and pingkan makan is so so so essay-ish!

"It somehow reminded me that perhaps I have been too involved in my own life all this while that I actually forgot the world is composed of others with a minor exception – myself. " ade

"because every little show of affection will impact their lives and every happy memory will add colours to their lives. " ch

"the boys wiped my tears and told me, “Akka why cry akka? We found a Akka in you and you found yourself so many brothers. Don’t cry akka , please smile. You were always cheerful when you were with us, today when you are leaving why cry and leave us behind remembering your sad face?”" lak

"One thing that struck me most was that the kids in Ooty are very contented with what they have. " jy

"For one thing, our presence made a difference, even if it meant nothing in material, tangible terms." pk

"One of the boys at Maranatha Home offered to pass me a Bible in English although they did not have many English bibles in their homes." pc

"Children from all walks of life under one leaking roof with lots of hidden talents and a hope for a better future truly appreciated our presence there in Ooty as much as I did theirs." pink choleur

"There had been many “first time” for me during the project. For the first time, I ate with bare hand; for the first time, I cut vegetables with a knife; for the first time, I saw the Milky Way and meteorites; for the first time, I travelled on the edge of mountains; for the first time, I played swing; for the first time, I stood, and worked, on a rooftop; for the first time, I was taught to say one to ten in Tamil; for the first time, I saw mornings so glorious I wished I were a professional photographer; and for the first time, I saw a side of humanity so immensely affable that made me wonder whether there were something wrong with our society." tj

"always remember, your concern, care and actions to the community and appreciate what you have posses will definitely make a difference in your life and other people." bee

"I wish to show more concern to others, to make others feel that there’s someone who are caring and praying for them. And hopefully, they will feel the same warmth that I’ve felt from the people I’ve met in Ooty." me

"Although there was work, playtime was never far from my mind. In fact, it was always the first thing on my mind! I felt that I grew spiritually and mentally, and that I broadened my horizons." ly

"One of the most astonishing things I discovered in Ooty is the friendliness and hospitality of the people there. I was really amazed by the friendliness of the people especially J.R and his family. He cooked for us and took care of us when we were not feeling well, even though it is not his obligation to do so." lh

"Even Ooty is cold, the smile on the faces (everyone) warmed my heart. I realised this kind of human touch should be done not just in Ooty, but everywhere I am." sel

"he was not very eloquent in English nor was I in Tamil, he turned to his friend and asked him for ‘Nandri’ in English. He turned to me and simply said, ‘Thank you.’ Although it was a simple thank you, I could feel his sincerity and appreciation. His friend turned to me and gave me a simple peck on the face." xj

"I have come to believe that in going out of our comfort zone test us to the limits in terms of our tolerance to all things new and foreign, and most of all, while it tests our ability in communicating effectively with our hosts, and more so, even between ourselves. " hm

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that's a lot to digest. but the emotions are so overwhelming.
even now.
everyone's moving on and picking up,
but it's good to know that this india part will be engraved in everyone's lives.

life moves on

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brought bitbit to the vet for injection today
and she screamed, shrieked and whatever i havent heard before.
"bit got sound one meh?"
this was the first time i ever heard smth from bitbit's mouth cans!
so freaking scary. so heartpain cans.

but thank god she's recovering
but my pocket is burning

nights.
i am gonna slp soon man!

eye bags please go away!