What's to Come

On this, the eve of the one week mark to the day I leave for Cambodia, I am finally taking the time to divulge "the plan" aka my flight itinerary for any of those who would like to know. It's going to be a very long travel time ultimately ending with the start of a new adventure (both going and coming back- more on this later). 

Wednesday, May 7th 8am: leave Denver, Colorado ---> Vancouver, Canada ---> Guangzhou, China---> Siem Reap, Cambodia 

21 day trip 

Friday, May 30th 11:30am: leave Siem Reap, Cambodia ---> Guangzhou, China ---> L.A., California ---> Phoenix, Arizona 

Now, back to the  part about adventure. I know that this trip is giving me the chance of a lifetime to immerse myself in a new culture and experience things I have never dreamed of. It's going to be so much fun and probably a little scary at times, like all good adventures are (I have this theory about constantly doing what scares you and how it's one of the best things you could possibly do). What I have lately come to realize more with each passing day is that it is also going to give me the opportunity to share my experiences- like I am now- and to use them in a positive way that doesn't just leave behind my memories of Cambodia as "those few great weeks', but as a catalyst for more adventures here in the states and beyond to continuously grow and use the skills I have and will learn to make an impact in people's lives. I want Cambodia to be so much more than just a risk I took in college; a fun trip when I was young. I want it to incite personal growth and to inspire myself and others to never forget that not only is anything possible for other people, but that anything is possible for us. I think we often forget how strong we all are until we push ourselves to do something amazing. 

So, what I hope all of you readers will do is find a place in your life where you can make a change, and not necessarily an easy one. Find a place that you can strive for growth and push yourself to go beyond what you thought was possible. Even better, do something that scares you just to know that you can. Now, I'm not saying go rob any banks or anything, and maybe start small, but watch and see the changes you'll find within yourself by trying to make a difference in someone else's life or in a community's life. 

Anyway, since I'm supposed to be studying for my final tomorrow, I thought it would be the perfect time to post these thoughts as well as my flight plans to keep you all in the loop. 

Oh, right. By the way

Official Countdown: 8 days