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Jet Setting!

Finally, the big break!
Exams ended; semester concluded. Its time to take a breather and chill somewhere away from the island of Singapore. Long awaited break.

This entry is going to be brief as I will be leaving for the Philippines (Bacolod) with the NIE ASEAN Club tonight. Mixed feelings to this trip. 1st disorganized trip I've ever been on but hopefully exciting things await us. As much as I'm quite frustrated over the mess, but I think the essence of this trip is really to go with an open heart, and one that is ready to just love the people who will come along my way. More than just what we can do and offer to the people, our presence and being matters alot too! Hope to leave beautiful memories behind for the people of Bacolod.

Then in another 2 weeks, (immediately after the marathon), I will be heading for my backpacking trip to Vietnam and Cambodia (7-22 Dec). OOoohhh...this is really what I'm looking forward to! I've been counting down the days to the 7th as I cannot wait to embark on this 2week's adventure! New friends, new places, new learning experiences! What a fantastic way to wrap up 2008. :)

Alrighty...wait for my entry upon my return on Sunday (30th Nov) and of course pictures and more pictures!

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