Yes, this is considered my FIRST ever overseas volunteering experience. I always envy my sister for having the opportunity to do that during her poly years and when I was in my previous workplace, there were occassions of such but I missed it due to many reasons. 往事不堪回首。
Therefore it has always been in my dream list to go for such trips. God hears the desires of my heart and I was presented with this lifetime experience opportunity at this (old) age. LOL. Thank God.
One of my dreams fulfilled, and it was fulfilled with one bunch of awesome kids! =)
Though I was not directing doing the things as the kids were supposed to be the ones doing it. I really tried so hard to control myself, tried so hard not to step in because this experience belongs to them. But other than that, I was glad to be part of this whole experience. Everyone contributes, small or big. =)
Here was how the day went:
Morning assembly. They even did a banner to welcome us.
This group of kids teaching English.
The kids really give them face. LOL. I guess because we were NEW faces to them. >.<
She looked at me, and then returned to write the words that were taught. Aww...
Thank God we brought the giant story book!
The dance team, the kids went a little haywire but well! All had fun! hahaha
The Art&Craft team. Personally I love the photo frame our kids intended for the kids to learn. Very nice.
Look at how attentive and captivated they are!
Every kid gets to bring home what they have done. =))
While 3 teams were busy teaching, 2 other teams were involved in Mural painting. I think they were amazing, the vendor did not provide them with black paint and I was sooooo glad to see them making do with what they had and did an incredible job! =')
One of the walls. Sketches done by one student. As requested by the school, they wanted something "Singapore" and so they sketched this.
The other side.
The painting began.
End product.
Since its outside the library, we decided on "Reading is fun"
I am truly proud of them for what they have done. Truly.
After all these were done, the kids served lunch to the local students then we did 2 home visits. Yes, we had language barriers and the kid is too young to make any "chim" interpretations for us. Nonetheless, we had fun and we gave some groceries to the families we visited.
I love this girl, she has a contagious laughter and she is really adorable. She is 11 years old.
When we went back and were getting ready to leave, all the kids stood around and waved goodbye.
I shall end this entry with this picture. This journey was so beautiful, even the flowers at the roadside were. I am grateful, grateful for this journey and all the beautiful moments I had. What more can I say, thank God for all these.
Purposeful Traveller - I will keep this experience close to my heart.
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