I am trying to stay present, but my mind invariably moves back either to memories or forward to plans ahead. Oh, plans ahead - both a well of excitement and possibilities and worrisome uncertainty.
This weekend: wine and cheese tasting followed by movie night on a terrace, where I fought off persistent mosquitoes; introducing the Western concept of a "bridal lunch" to girlfriends, one of whom will be wedded this week; a trip to the recently renovated Central Market (love the architecture of that building); dinner with my uncle, a temporary transplant to Phnom Penh; phone calls to my grandmother Elpidia and my mum; dancing in the apartment with Ethan; and today, a lazy, warm Sunday afternoon spent at Java Cafe.
Life is good.
I totally get what you mean with staying in the present. One of my goals this year is to live in the moment- dwell less about the past and dream less about the future.
ReplyDeleteHi Tee: Yes, but dreaming about the future is so much fun. It's hard to strike a balance.
DeleteAll I know is that those shoes are amazing!! RC?
ReplyDeleteRegardless of maybe uncertain future, you are surrounded by wonderful people, food, and culture... Making living in the present good. :)
ReplyDeleteVery true. Although I'm ready for a change in scenery, there are certainly things I will miss about my life in Cambodia.
DeleteSounds nice. Something about your photos is so freeing.
ReplyDeleteThanks. It was a good weekend.
DeleteSounds nice. Your photos are very freeing.
ReplyDeleteYes, I brought a few RCs back on this trip, along with a few Mayle pieces that should not be here. But given the uncertainty of my next move, who knows if I'll end up in a city where I actually need to dress like an adult again. The dilemna now is if the No. 6 clogs I'm itching to buy are too similar to these RC pair.
ReplyDeleteOoops, that last message was for Becki.
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