My Defining Moments

I did it! I finally found out the difference between “Hom” and H’om” (look back to my first entry). It turns out on of the two means “smells good” the other is “onion”, chalk one down for Conner’s studying skills. Although I still don’t wear that shirt too often.
Moments like those are what will end up defining my trip, both the highs and the lows. The moments where I look like a complete fool and those moments where I could be the king of the world. The memories I’ll keep aren’t me sitting in this room, but last night when I reconnected with an old friend. Maybe I won’t be able to call upon the time later in life, when I tripped in front of the school (embarrassing myself thoroughly). I know for certain though, that my first trip around the tri Village loop will define who I am.
P’Tukta sat down with me before dinner and started talking with me. Over the course of 7 Thailand trips she has gotten very good at English. She tells me that the teachers at school said that “I‘m really good”.
I replied, “nah, I just have fun.”
“No no.” P’Tukta responds as kindly as ever. “You will be missed.”
I don't want to think about leaving but, I can’t even articulate how much that meant.