FollowNew Continent. New Country. I STILL HAVE TONS TO DO & AM FREAKING OUT! Cambodia.
do i look ready? well, i’m NOT
it’s so strange how similar the emotions of excitement & nervousness feel. i’m BEYOND EXCITED about this big adventure i’m about to go on. BUT, i’ll be honest, i’m nervous too. my mind is racing with all that i still need to accomplish before leaving and what all i’ll need to do while away too. i’m finding now that i’m even having a difficult time sleeping because my mind is so busy with all the to-do’s.
i’ll be doing something like this in a little over a week
i think i have my packing mostly figured out. i still need a few odds & ins from the drug store, etc. but surely i have the rest covered. otherwise, i’m just guessing wrong and wouldn’t know it until experience tells me that i packed all wrong for a Buddhist Asian country. i’ve been told that i can buy clothes there & drugstores have most everything i need but you know that saying “it’s not like you are traveling to a 3rd world country”… well, I AM!! and for over 2 weeks. if it were one week, i think it would seem less daunting.
then i’ll be seeing this!!
what’s worse, is that i’m having short-term memory loss because i have so much going on! has this ever happened to you? so, anyway, a week from today i leave for Cambodia!
i’m going to look at my Cambodia Countdown: week 3 post and remind myself of the R&R that awaits me post-house build.
alright, LOLA, now take a deep breath. say another OM. AND get back to your thousand post-it notes with tasks to be completed.
You mean I only have a week left with you? What’s a girl to do? I know you’ll pull all this together. You’re a superstar!
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getting closer, Leah. 1.5 days now. not freaking out as badly but maybe i’ve moved into denial about finishing everything up.
You will definitely be fine there, I trust in u, Lola 🙂
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thank you much, my beautiful friend 🙂
Have an AWESOME time! It will be great and worth all the headache and stress in the end… probably in the beginning too!
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thanks so much, Lindsay! i’m sure it will be worth it all too. once i’m on the plane(s) i can finally decompress, well, at least until i get there 🙂
Lady Lola, you will be FINE, believe me! I hope you’re packing the outfit that you’re rocking in the first picture. I expect to see this in Cambodia.
hahaha, Tom. no my tennis whites are NOT coming not coming to Cambodia with me. you are too funny.
Haha.. I’m definitely with you on the short-term memory loss thing. Happens to the best of us. If you’re heading to Siem Reap and Phnom Penh, you’ll be surprised how develop they are. There is a pharmacy at every corner and they carry everything.. I mean everything. Don’t sweat on the small stuff.. and the memory loss thing will come back to you. 😉 Can’t wait for next week for you!
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thanks for ALL your tips, Kieu. it has been so nice to pester you, i mean ping you with questions. truly helpful!!
Lola, I am SO ready for you to have this experience. Traveling to the developing world will help you grow as a sassy blogger, I am sure. I can’t wait to read about it, see your pix, etc. Cambodia is definitely high on my list!!
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thanks, Raul. i’m ready (mostly) to have this adventure get underway too. NO DOUBT, it’s going to help me grow. maybe in making me less of a sass. NAH…who am i kidding?!
Can’t wait to see all your pictures and read about your experiences. I’m sure it will be a blast.
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thank you , sir. i cannot wait to share them once this baby really gets going. stay tuned…
OMG, 3 days to go!!! But I am sure you will have a wonderful time and we will be following you 🙂
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thanks Ana! now 1.5 days to go. gahhhh…i better go pay my bills and call my cell phone provider about my data plan. BYE!
I’m familiar with the stress you’re experiencing; I went through the same thing when preparing for my 3-week Africa trip. You’re gonna rock it, though. I’m gonna miss you while you’re off doing charitable work, and will look forward to all your stories and pictures upon your return.
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thanks so much, Francesca. i am completely sure you can relate. there have been days were i walked around in circles not sure where to start. almost there now and not as panicked. WHY, i’m not sure. i still have tons to do.
ooh, the short term memory loss when under mass amounts of stress is the worst. happens to me ALL the time. you’ll have an amazing time though, and as soon as you board the plane, all that stress will melt away!
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please, dear lord, let the stress melt away. i have almost 24 hours to relax on the plane(s) before i have to get stressed out again about turning up in a foreign land alone!!!
although there is a chance you might forget something… remember you will forgot all the stress too… and wow, such a build up to this trip, it will be interesting to see how the adventure itself unfolds.
stay tuned, Craig
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i agree, Craig. i’m crossing my fingers that the stress goes away and i can just simply enjoy the journey. thank you for checking in 😉
Wow, it’s really already here, huh? Good luck and hugs to you!!
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Hi Lola,
I guess you will do volunteer work in Cambodia soon. It’s nice to have you in Cambodia. I wish you could finish all things you need to do in your country.
And welcome to Cambodia.
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dear Santel,
thank you! i’m loving your country so far. everyone is so friendly and the food is delicious. i’m starting the build project tomorrow and look forward to working closely with a deserving family for a better home.