The school trip that put me into perspective.
I knew there was unhappiness outside my safety country, but I didn't realise how much.
I didn't realise that these people weren't happy, but were always having fun, always laughing and smiling. I didn't realise how easy it was to help these people out.
During my trip to Vietnam and Cambodia, we did a project at a street family center in Battambang, Ptea Tuek Dong. Although we only had 5 days there, those families made the biggest impact on me.
One time there was a monsoon, and the rain turned the dirt to mud.
All the kids, and all of us jumped into that mud.
The kids, even though it may of been their only pair of clothes, didn't care if their clothes got dirty, they just cared about living in the moment, and making the most of what they had.
Make the most of what you have, never take anything for granted.
The greatest lesson they taught me, and they taught it to me just by hanging around me.
I am forever grateful to them, and I hope one day I can return the favor.
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