So it's been a while, again. I've written a couple blogs over the last couple months but I never seem to finish them, or the power or internet goes out and I'm unable to post them. Then time passes and the blog is out of date. So today I'm just going to write, right here and now.
Less than 2 months left for me in Cambodia, my contract ends June 30. I'll probably go straight home once I'm finished unless I can think of some interesting place and find a cheap flight. I think I've seen everything in this area of the world that I really wanted to see. Of course there's always a lot to see everywhere but I don't think I will ever feel like I missed out on something.
Anyway that's not my main reason for being here anyways. My main reason is to teach English and lead worship for our staff. I have realized that I'm the kind of person who loves travelling though, I thank God that He has put me in positions to really enjoy what I love. I bet if we always followed His will we would all be doing things we love.
That kind of leads me into my plans for next year...
I cant remember what I said last time and I can't be bothered to look back now (I'm on a roll here). So forget whatever I said before. Now I'm focused on one thing and it's not quite official yet but I'd say it's really close so I can say it I think. I plan on going to Egypt starting in August to be a math teacher at Nile Union Academy. I'm pretty excited about it, I want to teach math and I want to be somewhere new. I've really enjoyed Cambodia, but I have this desire to go to new places all the time so that's what I'm doing. Spending 2 years in a country I think is the way to go, I've learned so much not just about Cambodia, the people, history and culture but just about people, history and culture of the world. We're all connected, our history is all connected. Everyone has troubles but there's only one Way we can be saved. I hope to gather more evidence of these "theories" next year in Egypt haha.
Of course if you follow the news (which I don't to be honest) one might think that Egypt is a bad choice at this time. Like my dad said "I would love to visit, but....." But here's the thing about going to a place you know God has sent you to, if He's sending me that I know He will also protect me and trust me there's no one better to have on your side. I'm not saying that something couldn't happen, but whatever happens, if I do God's will then it's for the best. I have no worries, but please direct your prayers to my parents to ease theirs. Keep in mind I'm not saying to leave me out of your prayers though. Thanks
As for my work now, today I'm heading down to Phnom Penh. I have to work in the office there next week so I might as well spend the weekend down there as well. I'm looking forward ton seeing all my friends and former students, and eating non rice/noodle related food. The weekend after is the CAS graduation, I think so it will be great to see my former students achieve that milestone. The week after that is a holiday, the king's birthday, but I don't think I'll be going anywhere too exciting.
Well that's probably enough for now. Special greetings to all my family back home, especially my aunt and grandfather who read this together (Hi!). Sorry I haven't provided more reading material recently.
-Phil
